Senior UX/UI Designer, 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

About the Role & Team Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we're reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world's most beloved stories while also transforming Disney's media business for the future. Whether that's evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to maximize flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world. ● Building the future of Disney's media business: DE&E Technologists are designing and building the infrastructure that will power Disney's media, advertising, and distribution businesses for years to come. ● Reach & Scale: The products and platforms this group builds and operates delight millions of consumers every minute of every day – from Disney+ and Hulu to ABC News and Entertainment, to ESPN and ESPN+, and much more. ● Innovation: We develop and execute groundbreaking products and techniques that shape industry norms and enhance how audiences experience sports, entertainment & news. What You Will do This role requires a candidate with exceptional design and organization skills, with proven experience managing a team. They will be an integral member of the Design team within Content Operations, Disney Media & Entertainment & Distribution Technology EMEA and will collaborate with editorial, technical and product stakeholders on Disney brands including National Geographic, Disney, and STAR/FX. They will work on internal design tools and systems, bringing their expertise to improve the UX, visual design and flow of these products. They will be a positive and enthusiastic partner, bringing fresh ideas and energy to the team. They will have great communication skills and understand the importance of building good relationships with the team of people around them. They will be proactive, disciplined, have great attention to detail, and extremely creative in every aspect of this role. · To liaise with technical, editorial and product teams to successfully ideate, build, launch and operate digital products and systems. · To lead, build and execute digital asset creation and delivery workflows, scoping out tasks, managing workloads, and meeting committed deadlines. · To determine and evolve processes, workflow, scope and timings to optimize operational efficiencies. · To approve the integrity and quality of all material delivered by third parties and internal suppliers. · To be a caretaker and evangelist of all brands owned by The Walt Disney Company. Be an authoritative voice on how brand guidelines should be followed and applied to digital products. Develop new guidelines when required and ensure they're understood by the intended audience. · To proactively manage and mitigate project changes, contingencies and risks with all stakeholders. · To manage and mentor junior designers in the team, helping them to develop new competencies and technical skills. Encourage them to work thoughtfully with a positive can-do attitude which will help to grow their confidence and their career. · Work with a broad range of stakeholders to develop best possible solutions to every project and challenge. · Liaise with colleagues across EMEA, UK and the US to understand the wider business and where collaborations and efficiencies can be made.

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.