Illustration Manager- Disney Publishing

Job ID 10110688 Location Glendale, California, United States / Celebration, Florida, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Jan. 17, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Publishing is one of the world's largest publishing brands, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-inventive ways. As part of the Disney Experiences segment, Disney Publishing and its affiliates through its publishing business bring the magic of The Walt Disney Company’s powerful brands and franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic, to fans everywhere. Disney Publishing, through its vertical publishing operations and global licensing structure, creates and publishes best-selling books, comics, magazines, learning and digital interactive storytelling products, audiobooks, eBooks, and apps. Disney publications and storytelling products are available in more than 70 countries in 45 languages.

The Illustration Manager oversees the creation of and creates layouts, clean-up, and paints for various film and TV tie-in programs as well as franchise extensions.

You will report to the Director- Art

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do

Oversee the creation of and create layouts, clean-up and paints for various film and TV tie-in programs as well as franchise extensions.
Collaborate with staff artists as well as staff editors and designers to ensure all aspects of title development are in synch.
Manage and art direct outside freelance artists and revise commissioned work as needed to meet asset delivery requirements.
Manage art asset delivery schedules and ensure that contract requests and invoicing are managed properly.
Attend review meetings with internal staff and or filmmakers as necessary.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in digital illustration.
The ability to create illustrations in various styles.
The ability to manage outside freelance artists on various projects simultaneously.
Expertise in Photoshop

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in illustration, fine art, or other creative discipline or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

An application must include a portfolio showcasing Illustration work. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $71,000 to $95,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Buena Vista Books, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Buena Vista Books, Inc. 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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