Principal Product Designer

Disney Entertainment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 183,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment is seeking a Principal Product Designer to shape the strategy and design vision for their advertising platform. This role involves leading projects, enhancing team culture, and requires extensive experience in product design. Join a collaborative team dedicated to creating innovative solutions and inspiring storytelling.

Benefits

Bonuses

Incentives

Medical benefits

Financial perks

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience shipping high-utility mobile or desktop applications.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects of large or ambiguous scope independently.
• Help set team goals and strategic direction.
• Enhance the design organization through mentorship and process improvements.

Skills

Product thinking

Interaction design

Craftsmanship

User-centered design

Effective communication

Innovation

Data leveraging

Leadership qualities

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

Figma

Job description

Title: Principal Product Designer

Locations:

• New York City
• Glendale
• San Francisco

About the Role

Disney’s technology organization is expanding its team of passionate product designers dedicated to entertaining, informing, and inspiring people worldwide through storytelling. This team develops Disney Plus, Hulu, ESPN+, and numerous other Disney apps and enterprise products. We are committed to adding magic to people's lives, whether streaming a Pixar movie or using our business tools.

The person in this role will shape the strategy and design vision for our advertising platform, focusing initially on campaign planning, creative review, and interactive ad formats. We value high-quality work and foster a design culture that is inspiring, collaborative, and fun. Leadership opportunities are available to improve our workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects of large or ambiguous scope independently.
• Help set team goals and strategic direction.
• Address complex design challenges with exceptional product thinking and craftsmanship, elevating team standards.
• Frame discussions to gather feedback and present work effectively to leadership.
• Enhance the design organization through initiatives like mentorship, process improvements, onboarding, and standards development.
• Contribute to team culture and proactively pursue development initiatives.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate in their portfolio:

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience shipping high-utility mobile or desktop applications, simplifying complex flows, or innovating product designs that disrupt norms.
• Exceptional product thinking, interaction design, and craftsmanship skills.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and solve problems independently.
• Effective communication skills for complex concepts and stakeholder collaboration.
• A passion for innovation and challenging the status quo.
• Aptitude for leveraging data and learning new technologies.
• Strong work ethic, adaptability, and leadership qualities.
• Ability to design impactful business solutions.
• Proficiency in Figma or other design tools.
• BA/BS or equivalent experience.

Compensation

The salary range in New York, NY is $175,800 - $235,700; in Glendale, CA is $167,700 - $224,900; and in San Francisco, CA is $183,700 - $246,400. Actual offers depend on various factors, including experience and location. Benefits include bonuses, incentives, medical, financial, and other perks.

Additional Information

Job ID: 10116751

Location: San Francisco, California

Company: Disney Entertainment

Disney is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals to help us grow, innovate, and tell compelling stories in a changing world.