Character Artist (Project Hire)

Role Summary

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.

What You Will Do:

• 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

Basic Qualifications and Skills:

• 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

Preferred Skills:

• Licensed Character Art with Licensed IPs such as Disney Characters or other licensed Character properties

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation, or a related field

Additional Information:

• Application must include a portfolio showcasing designs of design and fashion projects. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

Our Benefits: Disney offers 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 our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $68,600 to $91,900 per year and in Glendale, CA $72,000 to $96,500 per year. 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.