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# Senior UX Designer

- **Company:** Walt Disney Studios
- **Location:** Glendale, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $100,100.0 - $154,300.0
- **Contract:** Franchise
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Software Bug Management, Video Game Development, Design of User Interfaces, Website Wireframe, Computer Gaming, Figma, Unreal Engine
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobmonkeyjobs.com/career/27811500/Senior-Ux-Designer-California-Glendale-1015

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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