Walt Disney
Job Posting Title:
Lead UX Designer Req ID:
10122172 Job Description:
About The Role & Team
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. We are looking for a
Lead Product Designer
who will be an exceptional role model to our growing
Enterprise Design team . You will partner closely with Product and Engineering to create innovative and intuitive tooling solutions that support and streamline our internal operations. This specific role will work on our commerce management tool, which enables our Business Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams to efficiently manage and launch 1,000+ retail and promo offers for Disney Streaming subscriptions, accelerating our e-commerce impact. You will report to the
Senior Manager of Product Design
and collaborate closely with teams across the organization. A few reasons why we believe you’d love working here: Impact
– We are shaping the future of Disney Entertainment. Our design and research drive innovation across our entire portfolio, from ESPN to Marvel and beyond, creating magical experiences for audiences worldwide. Collaboration
– Our team includes the industry's most talented designers, UX engineers, design operations experts, and leaders, all working together to push the boundaries of creativity and user experience. Innovation
– We pioneer groundbreaking products and techniques that redefine industry standards, transforming how audiences engage with sports, entertainment, and news. What You Will Do
Our mission in Enterprise Design is to develop and design platform solutions, tools, dashboards, and processes that drive efficiency, optimization, and new value across streaming, content operations, media and broadcast, and BI products. You will: Lead product design for the Enterprise Design team, overseeing the work of at least 1-2 other designers Define app and web experiences for enterprise products, taking ownership of large, complex projects and work with cross-functional leads to shape the product vision Contribute to product strategy by leveraging user research, data, and insights, understanding business needs, and innovating within technical constraint Drive the design process and user research strategy across your projects, shaping the long-term design direction for large-scale systems Use data to guide your design decisions, ensuring that we are pursuing measurable, achievable, impactful outcomes Communicate your ideas effectively and partner closely with cross functional partners and stakeholders to execute on design solutions Mentor and provide design directions for senior, mid-level designers, and associate designers We are looking for candidates who: Have experience designing high quality solutions for enterprise workflows and are adept at managing complexity Have familiarity with commerce concepts such as tiered pricing, subscription models, promotional offers, bundling, etc Showcase a strong understanding and application of user-centered design process and best practices and have a data-driven mindset Are self-motivated, innately curious, and passionate about problem solving Possess a high bar of craft and design excellence Collaborate well with others, communicate effectively, and contribute positively to their setting and have strong communication skills Have a growth mindset and display an aptitude for learning new technologies and design skills Have a passion for evolving the design practice; its people, processes and tools Possess ability to help stakeholders & partners uncover project goals, constraints & dependencies; and then guide them to optimal solutions Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum 7 years in Product Design at a technology company Minimum 1 year(s) of experience leading other designers either as a project lead or people manager A strong portfolio demonstrating both personal and team-based work A deep arsenal of design tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Framer, Mural, Keynote) Proficiency in user-centered design thinking methodologies Excellent prioritization and documentation skills The hiring range for this position in New York and Seattle is $145,400.00 to $195,000.00 per year. The hiring range for this position in Bristol and Los Angeles is $138,900.00 - $186,200.00 per year. The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $152,100.00 - $203,900.00 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. Job Posting Segment: Design Job Posting Primary Business: Design - Enterprise & Advertising Primary Job Posting Category: User Experience Designer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - 2500 Broadway Street, USA - CA - Market St, USA - CT - ESPN Building 1, USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave Date Posted: 2025-08-08 #J-18808-Ljbffr
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming Disney’s media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. We are looking for a
Lead Product Designer
who will be an exceptional role model to our growing
Enterprise Design team . You will partner closely with Product and Engineering to create innovative and intuitive tooling solutions that support and streamline our internal operations. This specific role will work on our commerce management tool, which enables our Business Operations, Accounting, and Finance teams to efficiently manage and launch 1,000+ retail and promo offers for Disney Streaming subscriptions, accelerating our e-commerce impact. You will report to the
Senior Manager of Product Design
and collaborate closely with teams across the organization. A few reasons why we believe you’d love working here: Impact
– We are shaping the future of Disney Entertainment. Our design and research drive innovation across our entire portfolio, from ESPN to Marvel and beyond, creating magical experiences for audiences worldwide. Collaboration
– Our team includes the industry's most talented designers, UX engineers, design operations experts, and leaders, all working together to push the boundaries of creativity and user experience. Innovation
– We pioneer groundbreaking products and techniques that redefine industry standards, transforming how audiences engage with sports, entertainment, and news. What You Will Do
Our mission in Enterprise Design is to develop and design platform solutions, tools, dashboards, and processes that drive efficiency, optimization, and new value across streaming, content operations, media and broadcast, and BI products. You will: Lead product design for the Enterprise Design team, overseeing the work of at least 1-2 other designers Define app and web experiences for enterprise products, taking ownership of large, complex projects and work with cross-functional leads to shape the product vision Contribute to product strategy by leveraging user research, data, and insights, understanding business needs, and innovating within technical constraint Drive the design process and user research strategy across your projects, shaping the long-term design direction for large-scale systems Use data to guide your design decisions, ensuring that we are pursuing measurable, achievable, impactful outcomes Communicate your ideas effectively and partner closely with cross functional partners and stakeholders to execute on design solutions Mentor and provide design directions for senior, mid-level designers, and associate designers We are looking for candidates who: Have experience designing high quality solutions for enterprise workflows and are adept at managing complexity Have familiarity with commerce concepts such as tiered pricing, subscription models, promotional offers, bundling, etc Showcase a strong understanding and application of user-centered design process and best practices and have a data-driven mindset Are self-motivated, innately curious, and passionate about problem solving Possess a high bar of craft and design excellence Collaborate well with others, communicate effectively, and contribute positively to their setting and have strong communication skills Have a growth mindset and display an aptitude for learning new technologies and design skills Have a passion for evolving the design practice; its people, processes and tools Possess ability to help stakeholders & partners uncover project goals, constraints & dependencies; and then guide them to optimal solutions Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum 7 years in Product Design at a technology company Minimum 1 year(s) of experience leading other designers either as a project lead or people manager A strong portfolio demonstrating both personal and team-based work A deep arsenal of design tools (Figma, Sketch, InVision, Framer, Mural, Keynote) Proficiency in user-centered design thinking methodologies Excellent prioritization and documentation skills The hiring range for this position in New York and Seattle is $145,400.00 to $195,000.00 per year. The hiring range for this position in Bristol and Los Angeles is $138,900.00 - $186,200.00 per year. The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $152,100.00 - $203,900.00 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. Job Posting Segment: Design Job Posting Primary Business: Design - Enterprise & Advertising Primary Job Posting Category: User Experience Designer Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Glendale, CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - 2500 Broadway Street, USA - CA - Market St, USA - CT - ESPN Building 1, USA - NY - 7 Hudson Square, USA - WA - 925 4th Ave Date Posted: 2025-08-08 #J-18808-Ljbffr