Concept Designer Princ

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us. The Principal Concept Designer is responsible for leading the ideation, visual development, and creative execution of highly complex and innovative guest experiences, delivering world-class concept design that defines story, aesthetic direction, and emotional impact from Blue Sky through Concept Development and beyond. You will report to the Concept Design Studio Manager. This is a Full-Time role.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional experience in themed entertainment, concept design, or related creative disciplines
• Proven mastery of visual storytelling and concept design across multiple artistic mediums
• Expertise in creating concept art including storyboards, character sketches, color renderings, POV illustrations, and presentation artwork
• Excellent ability to communicate creative concepts visually through 2D illustration, 3D modeling, animatics, and other visualization tools
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated experience guiding creative teams and establishing design standards
• Ability to express abstract ideas clearly and generate multiple creative solutions in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Advanced knowledge of the creative design process and development of design deliverables across early project phases
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead concept development for projects of varying scale and complexity
• Ability to work independently with a high level of ownership and accountability for creative outcomes
• Expertise in creating story-driven experiences that align with brand and guest expectations

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience creating highly successful theme park or immersive entertainment guest experiences
• Mastery of both traditional and digital visualization tools including hand illustration, 2D and 3D design, and dimensional storytelling
• Experience developing concept design packages that inform design, marketing, and construction efforts
• Strong understanding of Disney storytelling principles, guest experience design, and immersive environments
• Experience collaborating with global teams and across multiple creative studios

Responsibilities

• Lead the ideation and creation of world-class guest experiences in collaboration with Creative Directors, Writers, and interdisciplinary design teams
• Develop high-quality concept artwork across multiple formats including storyboards, previsualization, key art, marketing imagery, and aspirational illustrations
• Translate story, mood, scale, and experiential intent into compelling visual narratives that define the creative direction of projects
• Explore and iterate multiple creative concepts rapidly to support early-phase design development and decision-making
• Direct and support the creation of concept design packages, guiding alignment of story and aesthetic across creative disciplines
• Establish a high standard of design excellence and visual storytelling across project teams
• Facilitate and contribute to brainstorming sessions, using visual and verbal communication to advance creative ideas
• Provide creative leadership during Blue Sky and Concept Development phases, with continued support or oversight throughout the project lifecycle as needed
• Mentor Concept Designers, interns, and consultants to elevate creative output and support talent development
• Collaborate across studios and disciplines to align on vision and ensure a cohesive guest experience
• Drive innovation by pushing creative boundaries and developing original concepts that expand the Disney brand

Benefits

• health and savings benefits
• educational opportunities
• special extras that only Disney can provide
• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
• the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal