Product Design Manager — Discovery & Streaming

Disney; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney in the United States is seeking a Product Design Manager for Disney+. You will lead a talented design team, shaping discovery and browsing experiences and guiding end-to-end design across the product.

The role demands data-informed strategy, mentorship, and alignment with business goals to elevate the user experience. You will mentor designers, advocate for design excellence, and collaborate with product, engineering, research, and data to deliver impactful experiences that scale for

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience leading teams of full-time designers.
• 7+ years of product design experience.
• Experience with streaming content, browsing and discoverability.
• Ability to cultivate a positive environment for designers and raise quality.
• Clear articulation of design decisions to internal partners.
• Demonstrated experience in high-level product design strategy.
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles.

Responsibilities

• Set team values and manage individuals at different stages of development, with clear goals and deadlines.
• Develop, codify, and evangelize best practices in design excellence and stakeholder management.
• Own the vision for your group and align with department goals.
• Provide clarity to ICs and encourage effective, desirable design solutions.
• Guide your team to develop high-quality processes and outcomes.
• Set strategy and vision for your ownership area and advocate for design voice.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, research, and data for smooth development.
• Recruit designers and participate in hiring.
• Promote design thinking and continuous learning across the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Product design

Streaming UX

Design leadership

Communication

Design strategy

User-centered design

Mentorship

Inclusive design

Strategic agility

Job description

Disney in the United States is seeking a Product Design Manager for Disney+. You will lead a talented design team, shaping discovery and browsing experiences and guiding end-to-end design across the product.

The role demands data-informed strategy, mentorship, and alignment with business goals to elevate the user experience. You will mentor designers, advocate for design excellence, and collaborate with product, engineering, research, and data to deliver impactful experiences that scale for