Vice President, Product Design for Sports and ESPN

About Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) is charged with transforming the future of Disney's media businesses, evolving its streaming and digital products, powering globally scalable platforms for advertising and distribution, driving innovation and efficiency, and delivering Disney's unmatched entertainment and sports content to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world, every day.
Position Overview:
Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our team as the Vice President of Design - Sports and ESPN. In this pivotal role, you report directly to the SVP of Design for Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, will be responsible for shaping the creative direction of our sports coverage and innovation across all media platforms. You will lead a team of talented designers and collaborate closely with various stakeholders to create compelling and innovative designs that captivate sports fans worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design Strategy: Develop and implement design strategies that align with ESPN's brand identity and elevate our sports content across all platforms.
• Creative Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Sports Coverage: Drive the design direction for sports coverage, including live events, studio shows, digital content, and mobile apps.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with content creators, producers, engineers, and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless integration of design elements throughout all sports media productions.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to drive innovation and maintain ESPN's position as a leader in sports media design.
• User Experience: Champion user-centered, fan-first design principles to deliver intuitive and engaging user experiences across all platforms.
• Brand Consistency: Ensure consistent application of Disney and ESPN's brand guidelines and visual identity across all design projects and media outlets.
• Budget Management: Oversee the design department's budget, resource allocation, and project prioritization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in design, Graphic Design, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 12 years of experience in design, with at least 8 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional design skills and innovative work in the sports media industry.
• Extensive knowledge of current design trends, user experience principles, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire creative teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality design solutions on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and strategies to diverse stakeholders.
• Passion for sports and a deep understanding of sports media and its evolving landscape.
• Experience influencing, defining, and scaling complex multi-divisional platform design strategy and innovation in a fast-paced highly matrixed organization and environment.

Disability accommodation for employment applications:
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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
The hiring range for this position in California and New York is $219,268 to $294,140 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's 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.