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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 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 Company’s 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 you’d love working here:

1. Building the future of Disney’s media: Our Technologists are designing and building the products and platforms that will power our media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come.

2. Reach, Scale & Impact: More than ever, Disney’s technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the company’s brands and stories. Disney+. Hulu. ESPN. ABC. ABC News…and many more. These products and brands – and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry – matter to millions of people globally. 

3. 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.

Job Summary

Designers at Disney are a creative problem solver who looks to collaborate inclusively throughout your design process and evolve the way Disney operates. We expect a Sr Designers to work on multiple projects, both from the ground up and optimizing existing solutions, with in-depth knowledge about the latest design trends and technologies.

Roles & Responsibilities

-You will be a point of contact to coordinate requirements with stakeholders

-You will define app and web experiences for enterprise products

-You will innovate new enterprise experiences

-You will collaborate with a diverse set of stakeholders

-You will work closely with teammates to produce design solutions using sketches, wireframes, and high-fidelity mock-ups

-You will be responsible for presenting design work to partners and stakeholders

-Your design work sets an example for other designers to follow

Qualifications

As an applicant to this role, we ask that your portfolio demonstrates:

-5+ years of relevant industry experiences

-You have experience designing enterprise apps/websites, complex user flows across app and web, or delivered new innovation that disrupt the convention

-You have an expert understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices

-You are a self-motivated, problem solver with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

-You can communicate complex concepts clearly and persuasively

-You are hungry for innovation, eager to challenge the status quo

-You have a strong interest in and aptitude for learning new technologies and design skills

-You have a strong work ethic, are reliable, adaptable, and work well with others

-You have the ability to design within design guides and contribute to design language

-You have expert knowledge of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite

-BA/BS required

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The hiring range for this position in New York is $137,500 to $184,300 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.

This position is with Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology.

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Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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