Disney Parks and Resorts
Principal Product Designer
Disney Parks and Resorts, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN 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.
A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:Building the future of Disney's media business:
DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.Reach & Scale:
The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.Innovation:
We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Summary
The Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology Design team thinks beyond what is possible today. They discover, disrupt, and chart a course to where our fans and consumers will be next. Design brings the Disney magic to life by building digital customer experiences via the entire portfolio of both consumer-facing products and internal products and tooling. This includes Sports, Entertainment, News, Streaming and Enterprise Products and Experiences.
As a seasoned design leader, the Principal Product Designer will play a pivotal role in influencing the strategic direction of Disney+ through exceptional design acumen and organizational impact. The purpose of this role is to lead and elevate the design organization, driving the development of innovative and user-centric products while setting industry standards.
Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years of focused practice in product design or a related field.
• Proven experience as a design leader with a track record of driving organizational progress.
• Expertise in design fundamentals, content strategy, and interaction design.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on delivery, collaboration, and inclusivity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advocate for design at various levels.
• Mastery in research, strategy impact, and fostering a culture of inquiry.
• Visionary thinking with the ability to define and communicate a cohesive vision for the product experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proven experience in a senior design leadership role, influencing product strategy and driving organizational impact.
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or experience in a related field.
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $167,700.00 - $224,900.00 per year and in New York, NY is $175,800 - $235,700 per year. 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.
About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney's two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation - enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.
About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN 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.
A few reasons why we think you'd love working for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:Building the future of Disney's media business:
DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.Reach & Scale:
The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day - from Disney+ and Hulu, to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more.Innovation:
We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news.
Summary
The Disney Entertainment & ESPN (DE&E) Technology Design team thinks beyond what is possible today. They discover, disrupt, and chart a course to where our fans and consumers will be next. Design brings the Disney magic to life by building digital customer experiences via the entire portfolio of both consumer-facing products and internal products and tooling. This includes Sports, Entertainment, News, Streaming and Enterprise Products and Experiences.
As a seasoned design leader, the Principal Product Designer will play a pivotal role in influencing the strategic direction of Disney+ through exceptional design acumen and organizational impact. The purpose of this role is to lead and elevate the design organization, driving the development of innovative and user-centric products while setting industry standards.
Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years of focused practice in product design or a related field.
• Proven experience as a design leader with a track record of driving organizational progress.
• Expertise in design fundamentals, content strategy, and interaction design.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on delivery, collaboration, and inclusivity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to advocate for design at various levels.
• Mastery in research, strategy impact, and fostering a culture of inquiry.
• Visionary thinking with the ability to define and communicate a cohesive vision for the product experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Proven experience in a senior design leadership role, influencing product strategy and driving organizational impact.
Required Education
• Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or experience in a related field.
The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica, CA is $167,700.00 - $224,900.00 per year and in New York, NY is $175,800 - $235,700 per year. 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.
About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:Disney Entertainment and ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) provides the technological backbone and product development for Disney's two media business units, while helping to keep the company at the vanguard of innovation - enabling the Company to continuously leverage technology to enhance storytelling and creativity, while delivering scalability, flexibility, and efficiency for its businesses.
About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.#J-18808-Ljbffr