Manager – Special Project, Studio Design & Development

The Walt Disney Company

Manager overseeing ESPN Super Bowl studio/set project management efforts and coordination with scenic vendors. Ensuring alignment across design, fabrication, and installation phases at various locations including SoFi Stadium.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $115,500 - $154,800 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as fulltime POC for all ESPN Super Bowl LXI studio/set project management efforts
Oversee scenic execution, and installation across all assigned SBLXI locations
Manage timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination from concept through final delivery
Maintain constant communication with Studio Design leadership to evaluate scenic builds and ensure alignment with ESPN standards
Coordinate site walks, shop visits, bidding processes, and build reviews as required
Act as on‑the‑ground liaison between internal stakeholders and local fabrication partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of experience in scenic and production design project management
Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale broadcast or live production builds
Local resident with reliable access and proximity to all Los Angeles–area locations
Strong working knowledge of ESPN studio set design expectations and standards
Proven expertise in timeline development, budget tracking, and vendor evaluation
Established relationships with local scenic and fabrication vendors preferred
Ability to assess scenic builds in real time and communicate clearly with senior SD leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Bonuses
Long-term incentive units
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementscenic designproduction designbudget trackingtimeline developmentvendor evaluationlarge-scale production buildsscenic executioninstallation management

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationliaisonrelationship managementevaluation