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Location Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

Disney • Full-time • USA - CA - 811 Sonora Ave, United States of America • 1d ago

Job Posting Title:

Req ID:

10159759

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.

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), 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

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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

TVA Production Management

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

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