Location Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

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

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company, via Disney Television Animation, is seeking a Location Design Lead for an on-site role in Glendale, CA. You will work closely with the Executive Producer, Art Director, and production team to execute the creative vision and maintain consistency across the series.

The position requires a strong portfolio, mastery of 2D art translation, and ability to manage design assets and revisions within production schedules.

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

• Collaborate with Executive Producer(s), Art Director and Producer to execute the show's creative vision.
• Ensure consistent style across the series with the team.
• Apply line, shape, and details to approved background designs.
• Coordinate with Location Designers to maintain style before reviews.
• Break down Location Design needs for each episode.
• Distribute Location Design tasks when Art Director is unavailable.
• Support re-use and library management.
• Lead art reviews when Art Director is unavailable.
• Ensure high quality and timely production per schedule.

Skills

Align with show style

Translate reference to 2D art

Portfolio demonstrates range

Positive attitude / flexibility

Organizational / verbal / written / e-

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Harmony

3D technology

Job description

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 integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.

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 integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe. DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a 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. By submitting an application for this Location Design Lead role, you may be considered for any Location Design Lead positions that arise until the expiration date provided. Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

What You Will Do

This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer(s), Art Director and Producer to execute the creative vision of the series. The Location Design Lead will work directly with the team to ensure a quality and consistency of style throughout the series.

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 re-use and re-use 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

Required Qualifications And Skills

• 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

Education

• Bachelor degree 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.