Technology is at the heart of Disneyu2019s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more u2013 all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disneyu2019s media business globally. The team marries technology with creativity to build world-class products, enhance storytelling, and drive velocity, innovation, and scalability for our businesses. We are Storytellers and Innovators. Creators and Builders. Entertainers and Engineers. We work with every part of The Walt Disney Companyu2019s media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Here are a few reasons why we think youu2019d love working here: + Building the future of Disneyu2019s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. + Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disneyu2019s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the companyu2019s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC Newsu2026and many more. These products and brands u2013 and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry u2013 matter to millions of people globally. + Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. Design is centrally responsible for the design supporting all consumer-facing and business products and tooling for the Disney Entertainment & ESPN portfolio, including sports, entertainment, enterprise, UX, creative services and design research. About the Role Disneyu2019s technology organization is growing our team of passionate product designers on a mission to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling. As the group that develops Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN+, and dozens of other Disney apps and enterprise products, we are builders with a relentless dedication to adding a little magic to peopleu2019s lives u2013 whether they are streaming a Pixar movie or using the tools that power our business. We are seeking an exceptional Lead Product Designer to fill a leadership IC role in our Ad Platforms team. As a key member of a growing design team driving high-priority initiatives, this person will have a unique opportunity to shape the future of Disneyu2019s thriving streaming business. In addition to driving your own projects, you will work closely with cross-functional partners to define the roadmap, mentor other designers and uplevel the teamu2019s design work. If you are passionate about shipping high-utility flows that are also high-craft, bringing simplicity to complex processes, leveraging AI for efficiency, and seeing your work have a direct impact on the bottom line, weu2019d love to hear from you. This person will play a key part in shaping the strategy, design vision, and product capabilities in our evolving and growing advertising platform. Key initial areas of focus include innovative format design, componentized feature integration, test and learn platforms, and integration of formats into composer tools. In addition to shipping high-caliber work, we are equally committed to a design culture that is inspiring, collaborative, and fun u2013 and this person will have leadership opportunities to improve how we work. Key Responsibilities Lead Product Designers at Disney are resourceful problem solvers and IC leaders who collaborate with engineering, product management, and stakeholder leadership throughout the design process u2013 in service of shipping impactful work. In this role, you will work independently to drive complex projects, identify new opportunities for impact, and ship work that sets the standard for the organization. Specifically, the person in this role will be expected to: + Take the lead and deliver projects of broad and/or ambiguous scope. + Play a role in setting goals and direction for the team, while building influential partnerships with cross-functional peers. + Solve foggy design problems, leveraging expert product thinking, interaction design, craft and prototyping u2013 while introducing new patterns and standards when needed. + Succinctly and effectively communicate their work, and represent their product team to executive leadership or in crossfunctional forums. + Actively mentor junior designers, strengthen culture, and participate in design-team-wide initiatives like recruiting, process improvement, standards development. Qualifications As an applicant to this role, we ask that your portfolio demonstrates: + BA/BS or equivalent experience required + 7+ years of relevant industry experience + Experience in designing for Advertising (a plus: having a deep understanding of IAB standards) + Experience shipping product design features, collaborating with development teams and product teams. + Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices + Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively, and to collaborate effectively with sr leaders and stakeholders + Hunger for innovation, fluidity with ideas, eagerness to challenge the status quo + Strong interest in and aptitude for leveraging data to inform design, and learning new technologies + Motivated to design solutions that solve business problems and deliver impact and with the ability to lead complex projects independently + Expert knowledge of Figma and other design tools The hiring range for this position in San Francisco, CA is $155,400.00 to $208,400.00 per year, and in New York, NY is $148,700.00 to $199,400.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidateu2019s 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 ID: 10137352 Location: San Francisco,California Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & TechnologyThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
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Lead Product Designer