Executive Director Design - Ads
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10093846 Ubicación Glendale, California, Estados Unidos Business Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Fecha de publicación 02/07/2024Detalles del empleo:
Executive Director of Design – Ads
On any given day at Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology, we’re reimagining ways to create magical viewing experiences for the world’s most beloved stories while also transforming our media business for the future. Whether that’s evolving our streaming and digital products in new and immersive ways, powering worldwide advertising and distribution to enhance flexibility and efficiency, or delivering Disney’s unmatched entertainment and sports content, every day is a moment to make a difference to partners and to hundreds of millions of people around the world.
Position Overview:
As the Executive Director of Design – Ads, you will assume a pivotal leadership role within our design organization, spearheading the formulation and advancement of the design vision for our entire Ads & Data Platform ecosystem. Your responsibilities extend to collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, where your influence will be crucial in ensuring a seamless and exceptional user experience for both internal stakeholders and external audiences.
The Ads & Data Platform team is responsible for building and delivering the technology that supports Disney’s industry-leading, multi-billion dollar advertising business. Working across all of Disney’s streaming and linear channels, this team’s scope is multifaceted – they impact everything from core infrastructure development to the viewer-first ad formats subscribers see on their screens. Award-winning technologies, like the proprietary Disney Ad Server or DRAX, Disney’s programmatic advertising solution, are the backbone of Disney’s ad business and a key driver of Disney’s future success. What sets Disney’s advertising business apart, and what makes working here such a cool opportunity, is a combination of: world-class advertising technology built in-house, and the most beloved brands, franchises, and content!
Responsibilities:
Strategic Design Leadership:
- Develop and articulate a comprehensive design strategy aligned with business goals for enterprise and media platforms.
- Provide thought leadership on design trends, technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the organization.
Team Leadership and Development:
- Lead a team of talented designers, offering mentorship, guidance, and fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
- Ensure the team is well-equipped and motivated to deliver high-quality designs that elevate the Disney brand.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, marketers, and other stakeholders to define and implement design solutions that meet business objectives.
- Champion a user-centric design approach, advocating for the needs and preferences of our diverse audience.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience (12+ years) in design leadership roles, with a specific focus on Ads experience with strong visual and craft eye, of which 7 or more years of management experience
- Strong portfolio showcasing a track record of successful design projects.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA or technical degree preferred
The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $199,000.00 to $266,800.00 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.
Acerca de Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology:
Disney Entertainment y ESPN Technology (DE&E Technology) proporcionan la columna vertebral tecnológica y el desarrollo de productos para las dos unidades de negocio de medios de Disney, a la vez que ayudan a mantener a la compañía a la vanguardia de la innovación, lo que le permite aprovechar continuamente la tecnología para mejorar la narrativa y la creatividad, a la vez que ofrece escalabilidad, flexibilidad y eficiencia para sus negocios.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
Este puesto es en Disney Streaming Technology LLC , que forma parte de una empresa comercial que denominamos Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology.
Disney Streaming Technology LLC es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Los solicitantes de empleo serán considerados independientemente de la raza, el color, la religión, el sexo, la nacionalidad, la orientación sexual, la identidad de género, la discapacidad o la condición de veterano protegido. Disney aboga por un entorno comercial donde las ideas y las decisiones de todas las personas nos ayuden a crecer, innovar, crear las mejores historias y ser relevantes en un mundo en constante evolución.