Executive Director, Product Design, Discovery & Browse

The Walt Disney Company

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$227,200–$304,700 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Sep 26, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $218k
This role $266k
$153k most similar roles pay here $321k

This role pays more than 82% of similar roles. Most pay $181,585–$254,806 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $266k versus about $218k for comparable roles.

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About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a diversified global entertainment and media enterprise operating in segments including Disney Parks, Experiences and Products; Entertainment (ABC, Hulu, Disney+); and ESPN. Industry: Entertainment & Media

The Walt Disney Company currently has 190 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$198,800 across 187 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Executive Director, Product Design, Discovery & Browse

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As Executive Director of Product Design for Discovery & Browse at Disney Entertainment and ESPN Product & Technology (DEEPT), you will lead the design strategy for both Disney+ and Hulu’s browse surfaces, search experiences, and AI-powered discovery interactions. This role involves setting a unified yet distinct design vision for each platform, ensuring architectural coherence while meeting unique tonal and audience requirements. You will oversee the architecture of search and navigation systems at scale, drive innovation in AI-driven discovery features like voice interfaces and conversational browsing, and ensure personalization UX feels intuitive and helpful. Additionally, you will build and manage a high-performing design team with expertise in streaming Discovery, Search, and AI prototyping, while fostering cross-functional collaboration to embed design deeply into product development processes. Ideal candidates have extensive experience leading similar roles at major streaming platforms, expert knowledge in large-scale content discovery systems, and a proven ability to attract top-tier design talent.

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Figma Sketch Adobe XD Zeplin InVision UXPin Principle Marvel Axure RapidMiner Python JavaScript React Vue.js Node.js AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL MongoDB Redis GraphQL RESTful APIs

What you'll do

  • Define and champion a unified design vision for Discovery across Disney+ and Hulu.
  • Lead the design of Search, Browse, and navigation systems at scale for both platforms.
  • Drive the design strategy for next-generation AI-powered discovery features and interfaces.
  • Partner with data science teams to translate algorithmic recommendations into intuitive UX.
  • Ensure design simplicity and clarity as platforms grow in capability and catalog size.
  • Oversee Discovery design consistency across TV, mobile, web, and emerging device surfaces.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a best-in-class Product Design team for streaming discovery.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 12 years of related work experience in product design
  • Expert-level background in designing large-scale content discovery systems
  • Direct experience leading AI-powered feature design including voice and conversational UI
  • Proven track record setting design direction and building high-performing teams
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain platform identity across diverse content portfolios
  • Exceptional design sensibility with a focus on clarity and elegance
  • Reputation for attracting senior design talent in entertainment technology

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