The Walt Disney Company · 10 hours ago
Principal Product Designer
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a global organization focused on building and advancing the technological backbone for Disney’s media business. The Principal Product Designer will lead the design of immersive storytelling experiences for Disney+, collaborating with product, engineering, and content teams to create intuitive and engaging spatial experiences.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
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
Translate abstract product concepts into spatial systems, gestures, and storytelling-driven interfaces
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
Champion accessibility, inclusivity, and user comfort in immersive environments
Mentor designers and foster a culture of confidence, accountability, and continuous learning
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
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience designing for consumer products or platforms, with at least 2 years exploring XR/VR/AR or spatial interfaces
Bachelor's 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
Experience guiding or managing teams of mid-to-senior designers
Expert knowledge of user-centered design, prototyping, and storytelling techniques
Deep understanding of design for 3D environments, spatial ergonomics, or immersive interaction paradigms
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to drive alignment across disciplines
Comfort navigating ambiguity and turning new technology opportunities into human experiences
Passion for innovation, experimentation, and building what's next
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-24
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