Job Description

Disney Television Animation is looking for a Storybook Artist to join an unannounced Disney Junior project! The Storybook Artist is responsible for creating line art and full-color illustrated panels that depict key scenes and moments from episodes. These Storybooks can be used for focus testing with audiences during the pre-production process.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the production team to create full color, engaging storybook illustrations that depict key scenes and moments from episodes, from thumbnail sketches through delivery of finished illustrations
• Use a strong understanding of staging, composition, color design, and character design to bring scenes to life while adhering to the vision and style of the show
• Address notes from Executive Producers and Supervising Directors, revise work, and submit completed storybook illustrations in accordance with production schedules
• Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 2+ years of experience and/or training in a similar role
• Proficiency with digital illustration software and hardware including Cintiq and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator).
• A strong portfolio that showcases an ability to create engaging, colorful illustrations
• Ability to draw characters and environments that align with the style and sensibility of show
• Excellent understanding of art fundamentals including staging, composition, color theory, and character design
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage your time effectively
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work well in a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience with television animation production pipeline
• Experience in children’s media, illustration, or animation

Education
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelors degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

Additional Information
Please submit your portfolio and resume to be considered. We look forward to reviewing your application!

The pay rate for this role in California is $53.16 to $62.02 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.