Cinematic Environment Designer

Disney Entertainment; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Job summary

Walt Disney Animation Studios seeks Environment Designers who blend imagination with technical skill to craft cinematic worlds. You’ll create mood, color, and architectural/organic forms, translating designs into detailed drawings and textures for downstream teams.

A strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling through environment design is essential. The role emphasizes traditional and digital media, collaboration, and willingness to explore new approaches while supporting the director’s vision.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Photoshop.
• Professional experience required, feature animation experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design inspiring worlds, spaces, and moments based on a director’s vision that convey information and storytelling.
• Translate designs into detailed technical drawings and surfacing rendering to support collaboration across downstream departments.
• Communicate with downstream departments to clarify requests, provide context, and find solutions.
• Authenticate your designs with thoughtful research and inspire through your art.
• Collaborate thoughtfully and respond constructively to direction.

Skills

Photoshop

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Walt Disney Animation Studios seeks Environment Designers who blend imagination with technical skill to craft cinematic worlds. You’ll create mood, color, and architectural/organic forms, translating designs into detailed drawings and textures for downstream teams.

A strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling through environment design is essential. The role emphasizes traditional and digital media, collaboration, and willingness to explore new approaches while supporting the director’s vision.