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.