Associate Lab Director - Disney Research
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10106620 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 20/12/2024Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team
Disney Research Imagineering (DR) is at the cutting edge of combining storytelling with technological innovation to create magical experiences for audiences around the world. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, using deep research and development to enrich Disney's storytelling and entertainment.
The Associate Lab Director plays a pivotal role in coordinating the technical and functional management of all Glendale-based Disney Research project teams. This role requires a balance of technical understanding, research, and leadership skills to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and the successful integration of research outputs into Disney's broader objectives.
This role will report to the Lab Director of Disney Research.
What You Will Do
Lead and manage research projects that align with Disney's strategic goals, encouraging innovation in diverse areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and immersive display technologies.
Provide oversight and mentorship for all Glendale-based project teams working with the Lab Director to define strategy and execution plans.
Oversee the development and mentorship of a diverse, creative, and highly skilled team of researchers and technologists.
Develop a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the lab.
Communicate complex research outcomes to non-expert partners, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Stay abreast of new technologies and research methodologies that can drive innovation within Disney.
Functionally manage a team of Research Scientists and R&D Imagineers, providing development guidance and feedback to each team member.
Review, raise, and brief technical/research plans to the Lab Director, partnering with the Lab Director and other portfolio executives to streamline and align with near and long-term business objectives.
Work with Lab Director to define conference, publication, and university engagement strategy to identify and execute on long-term high-impact opportunities aligned with broader department objectives.
Advise Lab Director on the status of teams and projects –finding opportunities for improved efficiency, cohesion, and productivity and providing recommendations and partnering for course corrections and improvements.
Align project trajectories with department priorities, identifying expertise gaps and opportunities for growth.
Required Qualifications & Skills
A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Interactive Media, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Demonstrated experience in leading research projects and teams, with a track record of innovation and excellence.
Strong understanding of the technology landscape, both in academia and private sector, and its application in entertainment and storytelling.
Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
A passion for Disney's mission and a strong alignment with our values of creativity, storytelling, and innovation.
Extensive experience in project and team management, within a research and development setting.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and handle complex projects.
Ability to link technical teams, management, and external partners.
Strategic problem solver with the ability to find opportunities for improvement and innovation.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the entertainment industry, particularly in areas related to Disney's core business.
A strong network within the academic and professional research communities.
Published research in credible journals or conferences.
Experience in translating research into commercial products or experiences.
Education
A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, Interactive Media, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
Additional Information
This role is located onsite in Glendale, CA.
Benefits and Perks:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $184,300 to $247,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à WDI Research & Development, Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
WDI Research & Development, Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.