Associate Graphic Designer (Project Hire/Internal Assignment)

The Graphic Design Associate will help the Disney Experiences Communication & Public Affairs team deliver compelling, dynamic presentations aligned with the subject matter. This position reports to the Director, Communications & Public Affairs, and works collaboratively to support the entire team.

This role is a 6-month project hire or internal assignment.

What we’re looking for…

A proactive, highly motivated and passionate individual with a broad range of design skills and experience to support various communication needs. Core to this role is the ability to translate complex ideas into easy-to-understand graphics used in presentations, digital media or video, and ensuring design speaks to target audiences. Based on the nature of Communications, this is a highly collaborative role that requires flexibility and a can-do spirit.

Responsibilities

You will…

• Design, create, and execute compelling graphics and presentations for internal & external communications
• Help develop new ways of visualizing information to attract attention, convey intricate thoughts or simplify complex processes
• Deliver high-quality output with an eye for detail and audience engagement
• Proactively identify relevant assets and information needed to assemble presentation materials
• Collaborate/coordinate with team members and other communication partners as projects dictate
• Actively engage with the team in brainstorms and contribute suggestions and ideas to help elevate communications overall

Basic Qualifications

What you bring to the role…

• Strong visual design background with experience creating themed presentations, preferably in Keynote, PowerPoint and/or Canva
• Ability to absorb complex information and translate into engaging messages accessible to a wide audience
• Demonstrated thoughtful design, typographic skills, color theory, and professional judgment in solving layout and hierarchy challenges
• Self-motivated and effective worker with the ability to go above and beyond to consistently deliver extremely high-quality materials on short timeframes
• Effective communication, verbal and written, with other team members and other groups to ensure content is accurate and appropriate
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability to actively listen and ask questions to understand core communication goals to develop the most effective visuals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint and/or Canva, and Microsoft office
• Experience creating content for social media accounts with timely, compelling, highly visual content
• Strong interest in problem-solving and strategic thinking to elevate communications overall
• Some familiarity with Adobe After Effects for motion graphics, editing in Premier or Final Cut Pro, content management systems (e.g., WordPress) and the creative process for photography is a plus.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college/university majoring in Graphic Design (or comparable major)

Materials Required:
 
A portfolio review is requested for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé, or a completed application packet, may not be fully considered for the position.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale is $64,300-$86,200 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.