Lead UI/UX Designer
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Glendale
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Lead UI/UX Designer Req ID: 10135288 Job
Description: About the Role and Team: Disney Digital Entertainment,
a division of Disney Experiences, is embarking on a mission to
create the ‘digital front door’ for The Walt Disney Company,
bringing all of the magic of Disney together into a new interactive
universe. Disney Digital Entertainment is looking for a Lead UI
(User Interface) / UX (User Experience) 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 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 is a remote role with
potential for minimal travel. What you will do: Owning and creating
UI implementation using Unreal Engine, UEFN (Unreal Editor
Fortnite), and scripting in Verse in both the development and live
service environments. Work with project leads and other developers
to design and create UI elements and game experiences that are fun
and engaging. Lead the development of UI and manage the work for
the UI team while working in a cross-disciplinary pod structure. 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, Marvel
and Star Wars. Create wireframes and mockups for user interfaces.
Work closely with the art direction to develop and maintain UI
style guidelines. Collaborate with other developers to design and
build user interfaces that enhance the players gameplay experience.
Design, implement, and iterate on UI and UX systems and features.
Write, update, and maintain detailed design documentation. Provide
guidance and mentorship for other UI Designers. Required
Qualifications & Skills: 8 years of game development experience,
including at least one shipped game in a Lead/Manager role.
Developed using Unreal Engine and/or UEFN and adept in the use UMG
(Unreal Motion Graphics), Blueprints and/or the Verse Scripting
language. Have been a leader and developer on multiple shipped
products and 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 or other UI programs. 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.
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:
Please include a portfolio showcasing your work and projects you
have worked on. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient
review of portfolios. 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 LI-REQ DXMedia GamesJobs
LI-Remote The hiring range for this remote position is $126,800 to
$170,000 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: 2025-10-30
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