Character Artist
The Walt Disney Company • Kissimmee, FL1d • Hybrid
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The Walt Disney Company • Kissimmee, FL60d
Character Artist (Project Hire)
The Walt Disney Company•Kissimmee, FL
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Character Artist role is responsible for producing high-quality character artwork for two-dimensional product applications. This role supports established art styles, brand guidelines, and storytelling standards across assigned franchises and product categories. The Artist works on defined assignments with moderate supervision and guidance, applies developing technical expertise, and focuses on building proficiency, consistency, and creative judgment while meeting quality, timeline, and brand requirements. This role is a 12-Month Project Hire position. This role has the opportunity to be based in Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA.
Requirements
- 1 year of hands-on experience in character art, illustration, graphic design, or merchandise-related artwork
- Foundational understanding of character illustration, cartooning principles, and visual storytelling
- Demonstrated ability to execute artwork both traditionally and digitally
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Strong attention to detail, openness to feedback, and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and deadlines with guidance and direction
- Application must include a portfolio showcasing designs of design and fashion projects. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Character Art with Licensed IPs such as Disney Characters or other licensed Character properties
Responsibilities
- Execute character artwork for approved product applications, style guides, and presentations in alignment with established creative direction and brand standards
- Apply fundamental principles of character art, illustration, and Disney storytelling to assigned projects
- Support larger creative initiatives by contributing artwork under the direction of senior artists and managers
- Revise artwork based on clear feedback from managers, senior artists, and cross-functional partners
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging, and Production to ensure artwork readiness for product execution
- Manage individual assignments to meet timelines and quality expectations within defined project scopes
- Continue developing technical and artistic skills through exposure to different properties, tools, and creative approaches
Benefits
- health and savings benefits
- educational opportunities
- special extras that only Disney can provide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
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Based on current job postings on Teal, the average Character Artist salary in the US is approximately $111,000 per year, with a typical range of $60,000 to $185,000.
