Product Designer II

Job Requirements 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. 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. Design Systems The Product Design team builds the design system that features teams across ESPN use to create their experiences. We develop the architecture, standards, and reusable components that let teams build faster and stay consistent across mobile, desktop, and connected TV. We partner closely with Engineering to put these assets to work at scale. We are also innovating on how AI can streamline product creation and design execution. The team is small, collaborative, and growing. You will work alongside experienced practitioners and senior leaders who are invested in your development. Job Summary A Designer II, Product Design is a creative problem solver who critically thinks with scalable systems in mind. You will help evolve and scale the design system that powers our consumer products. The focus is on reusable patterns, not individual screens. We expect sound UX judgment, curiosity about emerging technology, and the ability to collaborate inclusively with many partners. Work Experience Roles & Responsibilities Define and scale a design system that supports consumer-facing products across mobile, desktop, and connected TV Design reusable interaction patterns and scalable UX frameworks that serve multiple use cases Build and maintain components, design tokens, and variables across design tools and code bases Partner with Product, Engineering, and Design teams to drive adoption and consistent use You will contribute to system standards, documentation, and governance Utilize AI to enable efficient workflows that improve how teams create products Present design decisions and rationale to stakeholders and partners, including senior leaders Qualifications As an applicant to this role, we ask that your portfolio demonstrates: 3+ years of relevant industry experience, or equivalent experience Scalable UX thinking, shown through reusable patterns, platform-level design, or large ecosystem work A strong foundation in UX and product design A strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices Strong knowledge of Figma, including components, design tokens, and variables Experience with design systems, component libraries, or cross-platform consistency (preferred) Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to collaborative partners. Experience with AI tools and a willingness to adapt as workflows change Self-motivated, reliable, and a strong collaborator Bachelor's Degree required Preferred Understanding of or comfort with code Heavy interest in sports Experience presenting to senior executive stakeholders Disclaimer

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The hiring range for this position in Bristol CT and Glendale CA is $108,500-145,500 per year and in New York, NY the pay is $113,700-152,400 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. To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, click here. ( 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. DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION FOR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs ( . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. Having technical issues? View the FAQs for help. ( Job ID: 10161632 Location: Glendale,California Job Posting Company: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email View email address on click.appcast.io with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability. The Walt Disney Company