Art Director - Disney Television Animation
Core
Lead the visual style and design team for Disney Television Animation series, ensuring consistency from titles to end credits while managing vendor studios and production schedules.
Role type
Senior Art Director (Animation Production)
Builds
2D/CG animated TV series and short-form content
Domain
Entertainment / Animation
Required skills
Visual style leadership, team management, vendor studio coordination, style guide creation, art review (line/color), schedule and budget management, problem-solving, drawing software proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmony, 3D)
Preferred skills
Experience leading design teams, experience working with vendor animation studios
Technologies
Photoshop, Illustrator, Harmony, 3D technology
Responsibilities
Partner with Executive Producers and Directors on episodic look and mood; oversee assembly and approval of main model packs; create conceptual and production artwork; lead the design team (Designers, BG Painters, Color Designers); approve color backgrounds and character/prop effects; review outlines, storyboards, and animatics for design issues; maintain production schedules; communicate with vendor studios and internal digital departments; oversee Assistant Art Directors if applicable.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
