Senior UX Designer Job at The Walt Disney Company in Glendale

Content Summary: Senior UX Designer at Glendale, for The Walt Disney Company

Studio Technology is looking for a Sr UX Designer to lead each stage of UX design delivery across a portfolio of projects that include enterprise tools, apps, and technology, supporting film production across The Walt Disney Studios. They must be able to think both as a systems designer & a well-rounded creative technologist who is passionate about interactive and experiential entertainment. They possess a strong intellectual curiosity, always following the latest advances in technology and entertainment while pro-actively growing their skills. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, be a self-starter, able to multitask, lead and establish design guidelines, meet deadlines, quickly gain an understanding of our brand and ship top-notch products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep up-to-date on the evolving social, cultural, technology, and design landscape and apply knowledge of new trends and innovation in the marketplace.
• Help build and support small and large-scale interactive prototypes, mockups, and playtests using a variety of industry-standard and Disney-proprietary software and hardware tools.
• Oversee UX design, prototyping, and visual design delivery across cross-platform experiences.
• Apply deep knowledge of complex emerging tech trends to innovate and bring efficiency to production teams across the company.
• Leverage extensive working knowledge of generative design research processes & lead user research interviews, manage all playtests, synthesize findings, and develop insights into actionable design solutions.
• Manage the production and design of communication packages related to events and internal department websites, including presentations, videos, marketing materials, etc.
• Oversee short-form content such as videos and articles including deep dives on emerging technology trends and briefings on events.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years’ experience in creative technology, design, with a proven track record of rapid prototyping and UI innovation for Unity-based products.
• Prior experience creating technology-driven entertainment/interactive experiences with a focus on cutting-edge tech implementation.
• A broad understanding, comfort, and enthusiasm for technology and the ability to quickly and proactively learn new technologies, techniques, and tools.
• Excellent experience designer and systems thinker, with a proven track record of creating compelling physical and digital event design.
• Excellent visual and design skills with a strong understanding of user-centered design principles and design thinking methods.
• Diverse experience in complex creative technology applications for digital and experiential (electronics, software, AV, sound, motion, installations, robotics, electronics, engineering, custom UI).
• Strong knowledge of consumer brand strategy, branding, interaction design, technology, usability, and experience design - expertise in motion graphics, UI prototyping, and video production/storytelling.
• Advanced proficiency in a variety of design and prototype tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Self-motivated, proficient in managing a large project portfolio simultaneously, and able to work independently while adapting quickly to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent visual/verbal communicator with strong presentation and storytelling skills (i.e. ability to present to various levels/groups via compelling presentations and demos).
• Experience working collaboratively with producers, directors, technologists, executive teams, and external vendors.
• Deep interest in technology as it relates to media & entertainment.

EDUCATION:

• BA/BS degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, UX & Communication Design, or related field/equivalent experience.
• MBA with a focus in Systems Design is a plus.

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $126,400 - $169,500 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.

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