Michael McWatters

Michael McWatters is currently the Vice President of Product Design at Warner Bros. Discovery, overseeing the Expression and Engagement practice. This includes four teams focused on Content Expression, Data Expression, UX Writing, and FAST/TVE. Prior to this role, he served as the Senior Director of Product Design at Warner Bros. Discovery and as the Director of Product Design for HBO Max, where he led teams dedicated to content expression, live streaming, and community engagement.1

McWatters has a robust background in design leadership, having held various significant positions in the field, including Director of Experience Design at TED Conferences and UX Director at Netsoft USA. His extensive experience spans over two decades, with roles in companies such as Sullivan and Razorfish, contributing to his strategic design leadership skills and a strong focus on team collaboration and empathy.1