Associate Art Director; Disney Live Entertainment

Job ID 10113136 Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Feb. 25, 2025

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Job Summary:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

The Associate Art Director works alongside art directors to create, develop and execute innovative, unique production design and scenery in support of original and adapted live entertainment concepts, including large stage shows, spectaculars and parades. Through collaboration with Show Directors, Technical Directors, Producers, WDI and Marketing partners, the Associate Art Director assists in developing themed environments which convey the emotions and visual vocabulary of a live production.

This is a Casual Temporary role and will be working an irregular and fluctuating schedule, based on business need.

Position Responsibilities

Develop and realize the design intent of live entertainment projects through the effective execution of the creative process

Participate and influence the project's creative development

Develop and execute scenic art designs and facility infrastructure as assigned

Research and produce concept art for design development and presentations

Collaborate with key production disciplines to ensure that the scenic design elements are seamlessly and safely integrated into the overall project

Produce design intent drawings, 5-view detailed drawings, provide materials selection, color call-outs and color elevations to help select vendors and communicate project information

Conduct ongoing "entertainment show quality" evaluations of existing offerings and provide support to maintain original show intent

Establish, build and maintain open relationships based on trust and partnering with key clients and supporting departments

Basic Qualifications

2+ years of experience in an entertainment design field

Superior working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)

Demonstrated hand-drawing, sketching and illustration abilities

Desired proficiency in 3D design (SketchUp, Rhino and/ or similar)

Strong drafting knowledge and ability to read technical drawings

Ability to handle multiple projects

Excellent communication skills and follow through

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of Company Brand

Ability to solve business and creative problems and issues

Positive attitude; ability to promote cooperation and teamwork

Required Education

Undergraduate degree in Theatrical Design or equivalent relevant experience

Preferred Education

MFA Art/Theatrical Design or equivalent

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This may include 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.

The pay rate for this role in Anaheim, CA is $34.13 - $45.72 per hour. 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 Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

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 Disney Entertainment Productions, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Disney Entertainment Productions 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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