Principal Product Designer (Santa Monica) Job at The Walt Disney Company in Sant

Principal Product Designer Business: Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology Technology is at the heart of Disneys 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 Disneys 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 work with every part of The Walt Disney Companys media portfolio to advance the technological foundation and consumer media touch points serving millions of people around the world. Building the future of Disneys 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, Disneys technology and products serve as a signature doorway for fans' connections with the companys brands and stories. These products and brands and the unmatched stories, storytellers, and events they carry matter to millions of people globally. 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. About Disney Streaming Product Design Disney Streaming Product Design is home to the designers redefining how audiences experience entertainment. We build across platforms that reach millions every day, and were constantly exploring whats next. Whether its how stories are watched, interacted with, or felt, our goal is to design experiences that move people. Were looking for a Principal Product Designer for Emerging Experiences (XR/VR) to lead the next generation of immersive storytelling at Disney+. Youll partner closely with product, engineering, and content teams to imagine, design, and deliver spatial experiences that feel magical, intuitive, and grounded in great product strategy. This is a high-impact design leadership role focused on creating clarity from ambiguity, translating emerging tech into human-centered design, and mentoring a team that thrives on curiosity and experimentation. Youll help define the design vision for XR and spatial computing across the Disney portfolio, guiding how users discover, interact with, and immerse themselves in three-dimensional environments. Were seeking a designer with deep product strategy instincts, exceptional interaction design craft, and strong leadership experience. You care as much about design as you do about the people behind it, and you partner with PMs as a true strategic peer, shaping a compelling narrative that builds trust with executive leaders and resonates with users alike. Lead and inspire a small team of designers through early-phase generative research, concept discovery, rapid prototyping, and iterative design for XR and spatial computing experiences. Define the product strategy and user experience vision for Disney+ on XR platforms, collaborating with PM, Engineering, and Research partners. Drive alignment across product, engineering, and executive stakeholders through storytelling, clear design documentation, and product vision presentations. Establish high standards of visual and interaction design craft that can evolve with emerging technologies. Partner with the DesignOps and Design Systems teams to evolve shared tools, processes, and libraries for immersive design. Stay close to users through research and experimentation, helping define what watching means in 3D, spatial, and mixed-reality contexts. 10+ years of experience designing for consumer products or platforms, with at least 2 years exploring XR/VR/AR or spatial interfaces. ~ Bachelors degree and/or equivalent work experience. ~ Proven ability to lead design strategy and execution from concept to launch in cross-functional environments. ~ A portfolio demonstrating strong UX systems thinking, visual excellence, and interaction design across screen-based and emerging interfaces. ~ Expert knowledge of user-centered design, prototyping, and storytelling techniques. ~ Deep understanding of design for 3D environments, spatial ergonomics, or immersive interaction paradigms. ~ Passion for innovation, experimentation, and building whats next. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidates 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. We create amazing experiences, transform the future of media, and build products and platforms that enable the connection between people everywhere and the stories and sports they love. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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