Product Designer (News)
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| Company Name | The Walt Disney Company |
| Company Type | Private |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary Range | Market Competitive |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Qualifications | None / No Formal Education |
| Experience | 5 Year+ |
Job Overview
The Walt Disney Company is looking for a Product Designer to join their News team in New York, NY. This role involves designing innovative and engaging experiences for news products, ensuring a seamless and captivating user journey across Disney’s diverse media platforms. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of digital news consumption within a world-renowned entertainment and media enterprise.
Company Overview
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. Our mission is to entertain, inform and inspire people around the globe through the power of unparalleled storytelling, reflecting the iconic brands, creative minds and innovative technologies that make us the world’s premier entertainment company.
Quick Details
- Salary Range: Market Competitive
- Job Type: Full-time
- Qualifications: none
- Experience: 5 Year+
Key Responsibilities
- Design intuitive and engaging user experiences for news-related products and features.
- Conduct user research, create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and content teams to define and implement design solutions.
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and business requirements.
- Maintain design consistency and contribute to the evolution of Disney’s design system.
- Stay informed on industry trends and best practices in product design, especially within the news media landscape.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Product Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing work on digital products, preferably in news or media.
- Proficiency with design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
- Solid understanding of user-centered design principles, information architecture, and usability best practices.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and iterative environment.
- Experience with responsive design and mobile-first approaches.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on impactful products for a globally recognized entertainment and media leader.
- Collaborative and creative work environment with passionate professionals.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities within The Walt Disney Company.
- Access to exclusive Disney employee perks and experiences.
- Be part of a team shaping the future of digital news and storytelling.