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Storybook Artist - Unannounced Disney Junior Series (Disney Television Animation)

Job ID 10106861 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Nov. 20, 2024
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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Television Animation is looking for a Storybook Artist to join an unannounced Disney Junior project! The Storybook Artist is responsible for creating line art and full-color illustrated panels that depict key scenes and moments from episodes. These Storybooks can be used for focus testing with audiences during the pre-production process.

What You Will Do

  • Work closely with the production team to create full color, engaging storybook illustrations that depict key scenes and moments from episodes, from thumbnail sketches through delivery of finished illustrations
  • Use a strong understanding of staging, composition, color design, and character design to bring scenes to life while adhering to the vision and style of the show
  • Address notes from Executive Producers and Supervising Directors, revise work, and submit completed storybook illustrations in accordance with production schedules
  • Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 2+ years of experience and/or training in a similar role
  • Proficiency with digital illustration software and hardware including Cintiq and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator).
  • A strong portfolio that showcases an ability to create engaging, colorful illustrations
  • Ability to draw characters and environments that align with the style and sensibility of show
  • Excellent understanding of art fundamentals including staging, composition, color theory, and character design
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage your time effectively
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge and experience with television animation production pipeline a plus
  • Experience in children's media, illustration, or animation is a plus

Education

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

Additional Information

Please submit your portfolio and resume to be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application!


The pay rate for this role in California is $53.16 to $59.20 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.

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About Disney Branded Television:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.

Walt Disney Pictures is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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