Art Director (Casual Temporary)
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10159051 Emplacement Kissimmee, Floride, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 04/09/2026Résumé du poste:
About the Role & Team:
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 team with varied strengths – representing a wide variety of subject areas 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, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
The Art Director creates, develops, and executes innovative, unique production and scenic designs in support of original and adapted live entertainment experiences, including large stage shows, spectaculars, and parades. Through collaboration with our Director of Creative Development, Show Directors, Lighting Designers, Audio Designers, Special Effects Designers, Technical Directors, Producers, Production Managers, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Marketing partners, The Art Director will develop themed environments which convey the emotions and visual story of our live experiences!
You will report to the Manager, Art Studio
Responsibilities/You Will
- 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 implement scenic art designs and facility infrastructure as assigned
- Work with external vendors and contractors to guide the creative work and provide leadership to crews installing artwork on projects
- Research and produce concept art for design development and presentations
- Collaborate with key production teams 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 callouts, and color elevations to help select vendors and communicate project information
- Provide art direction in the field and to vendors to ensure that the final product meets the design vision
- Partner with the Principal Art Director to provide input to art & design budget and labor requirements
- Stay current with art research and development efforts within the industry including scenic, visual, and graphic trends
- Partner with consultant scenic designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training, and accurate documentation of all scenic elements is delivered
- 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/You Will Have
- 5+ years of experience in an entertainment design field
- Outstanding knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Proven hand-drawing, sketching, and illustration abilities
- Strong drafting knowledge and ability to read technical drawings
- Desired proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, CAD Tools, or Vectorworks
- Ability to handle multiple projects; strong background in logistics
- Excellent communication skills and follow through
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability to give direction and lead a crew, while maintaining a safe and productive workplace
- Strong budgeting skills
- Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including weekends and holidays
Required Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Theatrical Design
Preferred Education
- Master’s degree in fine arts or equivalent in Art/Theatrical Design-related field
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: We offer 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 benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
The hiring range for this position in Florida is $54,600.00-$73,140.00 per year based on a 24 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Disney Imagineering Live, LLC , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Imagineering Live, LLC est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.