Location Design Lead - Shape Series Art Direction

1414 Walt Disney Pictures; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Branded Television in Glendale, CA seeks a Location Design Lead to partner with the Executive Producer, Art Director and Producer to execute the creative vision and ensure a consistent, high‑quality style across the series.

This fully on-site role involves applying and editing background designs, coordinating with Location Designers, breaking down needs per episode, assigning work when the Art Director is unavailable, managing the re-use library, and guiding revisions to support

Qualifications

• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show.
• Ability to translate reference into 2D art.
• Portfolio demonstrating a range of tones and styles.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmony, and 3D tools as applicable.
• Positive, flexible attitude.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Producer, Art Director and Producer to execute the creative vision.
• Ensure consistency of style across the series.
• Apply and execute line, shape, and details to background designs.
• Coordinate with Location Designers to maintain style.
• Break down Location Design needs for each episode.
• Assign and distribute Location Design assignments when Art Director is unavailable.
• Help manage re-use libraries and revisions after art reviews.
• Enhance storytelling through composition, perspective, and staging.
• Adhere to production schedules and cost targets.
• Maintain high quality and style as established by leadership.
• Communicate feedback to Location Designers and leadership.
• If Art Director is unavailable, run art reviews with Directors and leadership.
• Oversee BG Design & Paints teams to maintain project consistency.

Skills

Style alignment

2D art translation

Portfolio

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Harmony

3D technology

Job description

Disney Branded Television in Glendale, CA seeks a Location Design Lead to partner with the Executive Producer, Art Director and Producer to execute the creative vision and ensure a consistent, high‑quality style across the series.

This fully on-site role involves applying and editing background designs, coordinating with Location Designers, breaking down needs per episode, assigning work when the Art Director is unavailable, managing the re-use library, and guiding revisions to support