Lead Product Designer

Technology is at the heart of Disney’s past, present, and future. Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology is a global organization of engineers, product developers, designers, technologists, data scientists, and more – all working to build and advance the technological backbone for Disney’s media business worldwide.

Why Join Us

Building the future of Disney’s media :

Our technologists design and build products and platforms that power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

Reach, Scale & Impact :

Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans’ connections with the company’s brands and stories across Disney+, Hulu, ESPN, ABC, ABC News, and many more.

Innovation :

We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and solve complex, distinctive technical problems.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional Lead Product Designer for our Ad Platforms team. In this leadership IC role, you will shape the future of Disney’s streaming business by driving high‑priority initiatives, mentoring other designers, and defining the roadmap for the advertising platform. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners to ship high‑utility flows, create simplicity in complex processes, and leverage AI for efficiency while directly impacting the bottom line.

Key Responsibilities

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 – while introducing new patterns and standards when needed.

Succinctly and effectively communicate work and represent the product team to executive leadership or in cross‑functional forums.

Actively mentor junior designers, strengthen culture, and participate in design‑team‑wide initiatives like recruiting, process improvement, and standards development.

Qualifications

7+ years of relevant industry experience.

Experience shipping high‑utility mobile or desktop applications, simplifying complex user flows, or delivering new product innovation that disrupted conventions.

Standout product thinking, interaction design, and craft skills.

Deep understanding of user‑centered design principles and best practices.

Self‑motivated problem solving with the ability to lead complex projects independently.

Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively, and to collaborate effectively with senior leaders and stakeholders.

Hunger for innovation, fluidity with ideas, and eagerness to challenge the status quo.

Strong interest in and aptitude for leveraging data to inform design, and learning new technologies.

Strong work ethic, self‑starter, adaptable, and inspiration to those around you.

Motivated to design solutions that solve business problems and deliver impact.

Expert knowledge of Figma and / or other design tools.

BA / BS or equivalent experience required.

Salary

The hiring range for this position is $138,900 to $186,200 per year in Glendale, CA; $145,400 to $195,000 per year in New York, NY; and $152,100 to $203,900 per year in San Francisco, CA. Base pay will also factor in internal equity and the candidate’s geographic region. Additional compensation may include a bonus and / or long‑term incentive units, as well as full medical, financial, and other benefits.

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