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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for disney artist in the United States is $30.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $37.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Disney Artist is a creative professional who contributes to Disney's visual storytelling through animation, illustration, character design, or concept art. They work in various departments, including animation studios, theme parks, publishing, and merchandise. Their responsibilities vary depending on their role but often involve developing artwork that aligns with Disney’s iconic style. Strong artistic skills, creativity, and collaboration are essential for success in this role.

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A typical day for a Disney Artist involves creating and refining artwork, whether it's character designs, backgrounds, or storyboards, in line with project guidelines and deadlines. Artists attend team meetings to review progress, discuss creative direction, and receive feedback from art directors and other departments. Collaboration is a cornerstone of the role—artists frequently work alongside animators, writers, and technical staff to ensure their work fits seamlessly into larger productions. This highly interactive environment encourages continuous learning and allows artists to contribute their unique perspective while being part of a world-class creative team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Disney artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Disney Artist, you need exceptional drawing skills, a strong understanding of visual storytelling, character design, and often a degree in fine arts or animation. Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom Harmony, and knowledge of 3D modeling or digital painting software is highly valued. Creativity, teamwork, adaptability, and the ability to accept and incorporate feedback help artists excel in a collaborative studio environment. These skills are critical to consistently producing high-quality, engaging content that upholds Disney's creative standards and connects with audiences worldwide.

How to become a Disney Artist?

To become a Disney Artist, develop strong drawing and illustration skills, often through a formal art education such as a bachelor's degree in fine arts or animation. Building a portfolio that showcases your best work, gaining experience with industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop or Toon Boom, and understanding Disney's artistic style are essential steps. Internships or entry-level positions can also provide valuable industry experience and networking opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Disney Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,907 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Assistant Sous Chef Signature (Fine Dining) - Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort

Casselberry, FL

$28.60/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago


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Job description

Assistant Sous Chef Cast Members for Walt Disney World Resort should bring a passion for culinary arts and a desire to learn that will help them deliver not only Disney quality meals but also quality Guest service. Our Assistant Sous Chefs directly assist the chef and supports them in their absence. They are responsible for all stations in their kitchen and are tasked with using a variety of skills and techniques to prepare meals in all dining levels, from Quick Service and Full Service dining kitchens to Banquet and Buffet dining. They will recreate Disney recipes and, at times, must be responsible for altering recipes to meet certain Guest dietary restrictions. Beyond knowledge of Disney menus, Assistant Sous Chefs maintain an active knowledge of modern and classical cooking styles in order to inspire future recipe styling and development.
Knife skills, food handling procedures, HACCP knowledge, and knowledge of basic kitchen tools and ingredients are standard for our Assistant Sous Chef Cast Members. Close relationships between all levels of Culinary, from Chef to Cook 2, allow our Chef Assistants to practice training and leadership development in this high volume, fast paced team environment.
**For signature dining locations, Cast Members need to be reliable, have a great attitude, passion, love of cooking, and have a deep respect for the craft. Signature locations are ideal for Cast Members who are goal-oriented and interested in building their careers in Culinary. This is a fast-paced and high volume role and it is important that Cast Members have a strong attention for detail, good memory retention, and work with a sense of urgency. Learning is a fundamental aspect of the Signature Culinary role and Cast Members should be committed to continual learning and education. As a member of the Signature Culinary Team be prepared to push yourself to the next level every day!**
Responsibilities :
  • We assist the Chef with overall culinary direction and development of the team, while promoting collaboration and a lively work environment
  • We supervise the daily operation and execution of all menu categories and recipes to ensure the quality and efficiency for every dish
  • Continue to grow in your culinary career by working in a variety of kitchens and locations without ever having to leave the company
  • Create dishes from around the world with endless ingredients at your fingertips

Basic Qualifications :
  • Minimum 4 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and saut or a culinary certificate and 2 years of recent line cook experience; including grill and saut
  • Proven experience in all stations of the kitchen and multiple cooking skills
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment, basic tools, small wares, culinary techniques and ingredients specialized to the location
  • Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP, basic food temperatures, proper food handling and good judgment of quantity, quality and production
  • Passion for the culinary arts, continual learning and guest service
  • Able to follow recipes, make recipe conversions, adhere to food allergies and propose menu items
  • Basic understanding of kitchen lingo and etiquette as well as exhibits clean work habits and ownership of a safe, clean work area
  • Receptive to working on-stage and working on the chef's table, if needed
  • Awareness of modern and classical cooking, as well as knife skills and basic butchering techniques
  • Additional Personal Protective Equipment (face shields, goggles, refillable hand sanitizers, etc.) may be required, and Cast Members will be required to handle cleaning chemicals and supplies

Preferred Qualifications:
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  • Possess bilingual communication skills
  • Be Serve Safe certified
  • Proven prior experience as a lead line cook
  • Fine Dining or Catering/Events kitchen experience desired

Additional Information :
SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.
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KEYWORD: WDW Casting, wdwcasting, Chef Assistant, Culinary, Assistant Sous Chef, WDW: Walt Disney World Casting Hourly Jobs, #SVA
The pay rate for this role in Florida is $28.60 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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      At Disney, we're storytellers. We make the impossible, possible. We do this through utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world. "We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

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