UI/UX Designer I chez Disney

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: 

• 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. 

• 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.  

• Innovation: We develop and implement groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms, and solve complex and distinctive technical problems. 

As a UI/UX Designer I at Disney, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual and user experience of our streaming platform, Disney+. This early career position is crucial in maintaining Disney's reputation as a leading-edge entertainment company, where innovation and storytelling are at the core. You will work within a collaborative and strategic team environment, contributing to the creation of world-class artwork that enhances the user experience for millions globally. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, an independent work ethic, and the ability to communicate complex information effectively. 

Responsibilities:  

• Ideate and concept creative ways to leverage artwork in innovative and unexpected ways

• Regularly receive and provide creative feedback to guide early concepts and polish final executions

• Coordinate with program managers to kickoff, progress, and deliver creative projects 

• Communicate creative concepts, aesthetic choices, and visual execution effectively with peers 

• Champion artwork design to improve and drive audience engagement 

• Maintain a solid understanding of product design specifications and guidelines 

• Collaborate and build strong working relationships across The Walt Disney Company 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Proven understanding of design tools such as Figma, Sketch, and Adobe Creative Suite 

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices  

• Process-driven and extremely detail-oriented 

• Self-motivated problem solver and great communicator  

• Strong work ethic, are reliable, adaptable, and work well with others  

• Curiosity about and aptitude for learning new technologies and design skills 

• Proficiency in data analysis and analytical thinking 

• Ability to multi-task and context-switch with ease in a fast-paced, and ever-evolving organization 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience