Location Design Lead: Background & Style Leader

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Disney Television Animation is seeking a Location Design Lead for an on-site Glendale, CA role. You will partner with Executive Producers, the Art Director, and the Producer to execute the series' creative vision and ensure consistent style across episodes.

You will break down design needs, guide design teams, and manage reviews and handouts. Strong 2D art skills and a portfolio are essential for maintaining high-quality visuals aligned with the show's style.

Qualifications

• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
• Ability to translate reference into 2D art
• A portfolio demonstrating your ability to design in a variety of tones and styles
• Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmony and 3D technology, where applicable
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Art Director and/or Background Paint Lead to apply and execute line, shape, and details to approved background designs
• Location Design Lead will touch base with other Location Designers keeping things on style prior to review with Art Director
• Work with Production and Art Director in breaking down Location Design needs for each episode
• Assign and distribute Location Design assignments if Art Director is unavailable
• Help manage reuse and reuse library
• Assist Art Director on managing, execution or distribution of revisions after art reviews
• Further the storytelling process using composition, perspective, and staging
• Adhere to the production schedule provided by Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production
• Ensure that the high quality and style of show established by the Executive Producer(s) and Art Director is achieved and maintained
• Communicate feedback to Location Designers, alongside Art Director or when Art Director is unavailable
• In the event that the Art Director is out of the office, Location Design Lead would run art reviews with Directors and series leadership as well as manage handouts to Location Design team as needed
• May oversee the BG Design & Paints teams, delegating work and monitoring their schedules to create and maintain consistency with the design of the project

Skills

Style alignment

2D art translation

Portfolio required

Photoshop

Illustrator

Harmony

3D technology

Positive attitude

Organization & communication

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Harmony

3D technology

Job description

Disney Television Animation is seeking a Location Design Lead for an on-site Glendale, CA role. You will partner with Executive Producers, the Art Director, and the Producer to execute the series' creative vision and ensure consistent style across episodes.

You will break down design needs, guide design teams, and manage reviews and handouts. Strong 2D art skills and a portfolio are essential for maintaining high-quality visuals aligned with the show's style.