Sr Manager, UX and Visual Design [Remote]

This is not a remote role. Must be in the area or willing to relocate. Senior Manager, Design – Studio Technology The Senior Manager of Design leads the UX and Visual Design team supporting production services across The Walt reputed company Studios. This role develops, inspires, and champions a multidisciplinary team of UX, Systems, and Visual Designers who deliver world-class products, platforms, and communication artifacts. This leader will transform Design into a strategic partner for Studio Technology and reputed company product teams, shaping how products and platforms are envisioned, prioritized, and adopted across reputed company ecosystem. The Design team drives initiatives that improve how filmmakers, studio employees, and reputed company engage with tools, platforms, and services. This role reports into the Director of Studio Technology Operations & Insights.

Responsibilities

Design & Technical Leadership

• Must have experience transforming design from a support service into a strategic partner that shapes how products and platforms are conceived, built, and adopted.
• reputed company standards in UX, platform design, and visual communication.
• Translate reputed company stakeholder needs into clear, scalable design solutions.
• Guide the evolution of design systems, component libraries, and shared best practices.
• reputed company high-quality delivery of workflows, prototypes, wireframes, presentations, style guides, and branded assets.
• Integrate emerging technologies and AI into workflows and platform building, guiding teams on adoption and best practices.
• Partner with product and technology leaders to shape vision and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Administration & Strategy

• Responsibility for defining how design contributes to business strategy.
• Serve as design ambassador for Studio Technology, building visibility for team efforts.
• reputed company design-driven initiatives that enhance efficiency, adoption, and user satisfaction.
• Define and execute a long-term design vision reputed company with business goals. Collaborates with the Director of Studio Tech Operations and Insights and peers reputed company Studio.

People Management

• Build an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing design culture.
• Champion team visibility and reputed company for design's business impact.
• Recruit, reputed company, and retain talent across reputed company levels, from junior designers to leads.
• Coach and mentor the team to consistently deliver high-quality work on time and on budget.
• Align resourcing with business priorities while supporting individual growth.
• Technology Operations and Insights to shape organizational vision, priorities, and strategy.
• Communicate the value and function of design to executive partners with clarity and influence.
• Manage tools, budgets, and vendor relationships effectively.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 10+ years of relevant experience in product design, including at least 3 years leading teams.
• Proven track record leading diverse design teams and delivering at scale.
• Must have strong foundation in both UX and visual design, with experience in platform design.
• Functional knowledge of emerging technology, design trends, and AI, with experience guiding integration into workflows and platforms.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence executives and cross-functional partners.
• Deep expertise in user-centered design methods, rapid prototyping, interaction models, and scalable design systems.
• Advanced proficiency with tools such as reputed company and reputed company Creative Suite.
• Functional knowledge in building and evolving design systems.
• Experience working in agile environments with large project portfolios and demanding timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to build culture, foster engagement, and drive growth across design teams.

#DISNEYTECH The hiring range for this position in Burbank is $167,700.00 to $224,900.00per year. The reputed company pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-reputed company 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. About The Walt reputed company Studios: For over 95 years, The Walt reputed company Studios has been the foundation on which reputed company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt reputed company Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including reputed company, Walt reputed company Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to reputed company Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows. This position is with Walt reputed company Pictures, which is part of a business we call The Walt reputed company Studios. Walt reputed company Pictures 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 reputed company, reputed company, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. reputed company champions a business environment where reputed company and decisions from reputed company people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job