Lead UI/UX Designer Job at Disney Parks and Resorts in Glendale

Job Summary

About the Role and Team: Disney Digital Entertainment, a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to create the 'digital front door' for The Walt Disney Company, bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive universe. Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a Lead UI (User Interface)/UX (User Experience) Designer to join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars and Marvel properties, you'll want to check out this opportunity! We are building an experienced development team that will help create groundbreaking game experiences that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top‑class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer looking to create something epic - collaborating with a robust group of developers focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly "Disney".

This is a remote role with potential for minimal travel.

What you will do

• Work with project leads and other developers to design and create UI elements and game experiences that are fun and engaging.
• Lead the development of UI and manage the work for the UI team while working in a cross‑disciplinary pod structure.
• Be a hands‑on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney's robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars.
• Create wireframes and mockups for user interfaces.
• Create UI content using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor Fortnite), and scripting in Verse in both the development and live service environments.
• Work closely with the art direction to develop and maintain UI style guidelines.
• Collaborate with other developers to design and build user interfaces that enhance the players gameplay experience.
• Design, implement, and iterate on UI and UX systems and features.
• Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation.
• Provide guidance and mentorship for other UI Designers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 8 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game in a Lead/Manager role.
• Developed content using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN and adept in the use UMG (Unreal Motion Graphics), Blueprints and/or the Verse Scripting language.
• Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped products and have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms - Console/PC and Mobile.
• Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things.
• Have a special appreciation of Disney's IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics.
• Enjoy creative problem‑solving and building something new and innovative.
• Have experience creating UI mockups and wireframes using Figma or other UI programs.
• Understand best practices to create smooth and engaging user experiences.
• Can communicate and understand what makes a clean, friendly, and engaging UI for games.
• Understand best standards and practices of user interface design within a variety of different game styles.
• Have expertise at working with 3D game engines and understanding the strengths and limitations in regards to user interface design.
• Able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

• Please include a portfolio showcasing your work and projects you have worked on. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

Our Benefits

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

About Disney Experiences

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top‑rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award‑winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world‑class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disney DPEP Services Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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.