Senior UX Designer

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Glendale, CA, USA
In-Office
100K-154K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Gaming • News + Entertainment • Sports
The Role
Design and iterate UI/UX systems for interactive games using Unreal/UEFN. Create wireframes, UI layouts, and documentation; support implementation, bug fixes, and playtests; collaborate with designers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver player-first experiences.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Posting Title:

Senior UX Designer

Req ID:

10154616

Job Description:

Senior UX Designer

Disney Digital Entertainment

Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a Senior UX Designer to join us on an ambitious and exciting new project. If you are an imaginative creator with superb game development skills, and have a love of Disney/Pixar, Star Wars, 20th Century and Marvel properties, you’ll want to check out this opportunity! We are building an experienced development team that will help create groundbreaking game experiences that will herald the next generation of Disney to the world. Working with top-class industry talent, this role is perfect for the seasoned game developer looking to create something epic - collaborating with a robust group of developers focusing on individual experiences to create a wonderfully rich and cohesive product that is truly “Disney”.

This role is a remote opportunity.

What You Will Do:

  • Work with the Lead UX Designer and other stakeholders to create a cohesive, player-first experience 
  • Be a hands-on developer in the creation of content for several interactive games and experiences based on Disney’s robust portfolio of characters and worlds including Disney/Pixar, 20th Century, Marvel and Star Wars
  • Create wireframes and iterate on UI and UX systems and features
  • Support bug fixes, implementation and UI layout creation using Unreal Engine and UEFN
  • Participate in playtests to observe the effectiveness of UI usability, and collaborate with your lead and other stakeholders to improve user experiences
  • Collaborate with other developers to design and build user interfaces that enhance the players gameplay experience
  • Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation

Basic Qualifications and Skills:

  • 5 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game
  • Developed content using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN 
  • Comfortable working in an iterative, feedback-driven team environment
  • Strong team collaboration skills, working with designers and engineers to ensure the best user experience
  • Have familiarity with developing products on various gaming platforms – Console/PC and Mobile
  • Excel at partnering and collaborating with key stakeholders, working through challenging problems and reaching consensus to achieve great things
  • Have a special appreciation of Disney’s IP, including characters and lore, linear media and movie franchises, theme parks design, and overall aesthetics
  • Enjoy creative problem-solving and building something new and innovative
  • Have experience creating UI mockups and wireframes using Figma 
  • Understand best practices to create smooth and engaging user experiences
  • Can communicate and understand what makes a clean, friendly, and engaging UI for games
  • Understand best standards and practices of user interface design within a variety of different game styles
  • Have expertise at working with 3D game engines and understanding the strengths and limitations in regards to user interface design (big plus if you are familiar setting up UI materials)
  • Able to communicate effectively with other teams and groups

Education:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information:

  • If you are including a portfolio, please ensure to include or disable any passwords needed.

Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits 

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The hiring range for this remote position is $100,100 to $154,300 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. 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.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Games

Job Posting Primary Business:

Regional (NA - Games)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Games-Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-06-30

Skills Required

  • 5 years of game development experience, including at least one shipped game
  • Developed content using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN
  • Experience creating UI mockups and wireframes using Figma
  • Familiarity with developing products for Console, PC, and Mobile platforms
  • Expertise working with 3D game engines and understanding UI design constraints
  • Familiarity with setting up UI materials in 3D engines (big plus)
  • Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in an iterative, feedback-driven team
  • Ability to write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation
  • Experience participating in playtests and improving UX based on user feedback
  • Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or equivalent combination of education and experience
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The Company
HQ: Burbank, CA
219,548 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.

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