Lead Product Designer, Ad Platforms – Strategy & Impact

ESPN; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is seeking a Lead Product Designer for the Ad Platforms team. You will shape the design strategy, mentor designers, and partner with engineering and product to ship high‑impact, high‑craft flows that power Disney’s streaming and advertising platforms.

As a leadership IC, you will define roadmaps, raise design standards, and advocate for user‑centered design while using data to inform decisions and align with business goals.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strong product design for enterprise or business tooling.
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience designing for business tooling; CTV context is a bonus.
• Able to ship features and collaborate with senior leaders.
• Expert knowledge of design tools (Figma) and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects of broad or ambiguous scope.
• Set goals and direction for the team, while building influential partnerships with cross‑functional peers.
• Solve foggy design problems with product thinking and prototyping, introducing new patterns when needed.
• Communicate work clearly to executives and cross‑functional forums.
• Mentor junior designers and participate in team initiatives.

Skills

Product design

Leadership

Cross-functional

Figma

User-centered design

Executive communication

Mentoring

Data-informed design

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Figma

Job description

Disney Entertainment & Sports LLC is seeking a Lead Product Designer for the Ad Platforms team. You will shape the design strategy, mentor designers, and partner with engineering and product to ship high‑impact, high‑craft flows that power Disney’s streaming and advertising platforms.

As a leadership IC, you will define roadmaps, raise design standards, and advocate for user‑centered design while using data to inform decisions and align with business goals.