Manager, Creative Services (Art Director)

The Walt Disney Company•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Disney Theatrical Group we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world. If you want to help tell compelling and enduring stories through live theater, we want to hear from you. The Art Director / Manager, Creative Services is responsible for the creation, execution, and oversight of visual assets that support DTG’s Broadway, North American Tour and Licensing products. This role requires active participation and engagement, while also providing ‑day-to-day art direction and management of internal designers and external creative partners. The position ensures all creative output is visually compelling, on brand, and delivered at a high level‑ of quality across platforms. The Art Director/Manager, Creative Services is a detail oriented creative with strong visual judgement and a sophisticated point of view. This role thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, is comfortable balancing execution alongside team guidance and approvals, and has a deep passion for the Disney brand, Broadway and live entertainment.

Requirements

5+ years professional experience.
Strong applied design experience across digital and print media.
Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
Demonstrated success providing art direction and managing creative workflows.
Experience working with photographers, designers, and external vendors.
Solid understanding of brand systems and visual consistency.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams.
Team player who works collaboratively with co-workers, has a service-oriented mindset, and ability to accept feedback and implement changes.
Must be available to work onsite 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote with flexibility to work onsite as needed.
Please submit a PDF or link to your portfolio

Responsibilities

Asset Creation & Brand Management Create and execute digital and print assets, including supplemental graphics, social content, e‑blast design, and key art resizing.
Help maintain visual consistency across campaigns while adapting assets for different platforms and uses.
Ensure brand style guide accuracy, including press proofing, color checks, and consistency across all deliverables.
Maintain high creative standards while balancing multiple deadlines and project needs.
Team Management & Art Direction Lead and provide art direction to a team of internal graphic designers, offering clear feedback and guidance to ensure quality and consistency.
Support the planning and execution of creative assets across platforms, ensuring work meets brand and production standards.
Hire, manage, and collaborate with external artists, designers, and photographers as needed.
Partner with the broader marketing team and external agencies to support campaign development and execution.
Brand & Campaign Development Support the development and evolution of key art and brand identity for upcoming projects as needed.
Contribute creatively to campaign development efforts, primarily focused on MTI Licensed productions.
Photo Capture & Postproduction Direct and manage photo shoots for domestic productions, including production, seamless, and campaign photography.
Oversee shoot planning, on‑set direction, and post‑production workflows.
Retouch production photography and ensure final assets are approved and production-‑ready.
Partner with internal stakeholders to manage reviews and approvals of photography assets.