Location Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

Disney; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Financial benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Disney Television Animation in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Location Design Lead to partner with the Executive Producer, Art Director, and Producer to realize the series' creative vision. The role ensures stylistic consistency and efficient production across episodes.

You will lead Location Designers, guide reviews, and help manage budgets, schedules, and revisions to maintain show quality while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating ability to design in varied tones and styles.
• Ability to align with the style and sensibility of the show.
• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Producer, Art Director and Producer to execute the creative vision.
• Ensure consistency of background style across episodes.
• Break down Location Design needs for each episode with Production and Art Director.
• Assign and distribute Location Design tasks when Art Director is unavailable.
• Oversee BG Design & Paints teams and maintain design consistency.
• Adhere to production schedules to ensure timely production.
• Lead art reviews with Directors and leadership when Art Director is unavailable.

Skills

Show style alignment

2D art translation

Portfolio variety

Photoshop

Illustrator

Harmony

3D technology

Adaptability

Organization & communication

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Harmony

3D technology

Job description

Location Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

About this Role and our Studio

Disney Television Animation(DTVA)has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integraltoThe Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.

DTVA createsboth long-form and short-form content spanningtraditional2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion.We createshows ina broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.

Bysubmittingan applicationfor thisLocation Design Leadrole, youmaybeconsideredforanyLocation Design Lead positions that arise until theexpirationdate provided.

Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

Whatyou willdo

This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer(s), ArtDirectorandProducer to execute the creative vision of the series. TheLocation DesignLead will work directly with the team to ensure a quality and consistency of style throughout the series.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Art Director and/orBackground PaintLeadto applyand execute line,shape,and detailsto approved background designs
• Location Design Leadwilltouch basewith otherLocation Designerskeeping things on style prior to review with Art Director
• Work with Production and Art Director in breaking down Location Design needs for each episode
• Assignand distributeLocation Design assignments if Art Director is unavailable
• Helpmanage re-use and re-use library
• AssistArt Director onmanaging,executionordistributionof revisions afterartreviews
• Further the storytelling process usingcomposition, perspective, and staging
• Adhere to the production schedule provided by Producer to ensure cost effective,timelyproduction
• Ensure that the high quality and style of showestablishedby the Executive Producer(s)and Art Director is achieved andmaintained.
• Communicate feedback toLocation Designers, alongside Art Director orwhen Art Director is unavailable
• In the event thatthe Art Director is out of the office,Location Design Leadwould run art reviews withDirectors andseriesleadershipas well asmanage handouts toLocation Design teamas needed
• May oversee the BG Design & Paints teams,delegatingwork andmonitoringtheir schedules to create andmaintainconsistency with the design of the project

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
• Ability to translate reference into 2D art
• A portfoliodemonstratingyour ability to designina variety oftones andstyles
• Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator,Harmonyand 3D technology, where applicable
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-socialskillsand acumen

Education

• Bachelordegree or equivalent work experience

Location

• This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.

The pay rate for this role in California is $74.68 to $82.15 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.