Lead UX Designer at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Media, Streaming, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

UX DesignProduct DesignFigmaSketchUser ResearchInteraction DesignDesign SystemsPrototypingE-commerce UXEnterprise Tools

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Lead UX Designer role?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Lead UX Designer role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities for the Lead UX Designer?

You will lead product design for the Enterprise Design team, oversee 1-2 other designers, define app and web experiences for enterprise products, contribute to product strategy using user research and data, drive the design process, and communicate ideas effectively.

What is the company culture like at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Product & Technology?

The culture emphasizes impact by shaping the future of Disney Entertainment, collaboration with talented designers, UX engineers, and leaders, and innovation in pioneering groundbreaking products for sports, entertainment, and news.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead UX Designer position?

Strong candidates will be exceptional role models capable of leading designers, partnering with Product and Engineering on complex enterprise projects like commerce tools, leveraging user research and data for strategy, and driving innovation within technical constraints.