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Absurd Ventures

Lead Character Artist

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$170K - $200K/yr

Knowledge of Marvelous Designer or similar tools for clothing simulation. * Experience with rigid ... Description * Full-time job with benefits. * Role is on-site in Santa Monica, CA. * Office is ...

Goldbelt, Inc.

Graphic Designer IV

$90K - $95K/yr

... character and 3D environmental designs, photo manipulation, GenAI graphics, and custom icons ... UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

Momentum IO

Product Designer (Contract)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Full-time work from the Palo Alto office is also an option. We welcome both full-time employees and ... You are looking for opportunities to help brands define their character * You are a solid visual ...

Industrial Design

Architectural Designer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Pride in one's work, integrity in one's character * The ability to be organized and balance ... All positions listed are full time in office roles with no opportunity for hybrid or work from home ...

Momentum IO

Product Designer (Contract)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Full-time work from the Palo Alto office is also an option. We welcome both full-time employees and ... You are looking for opportunities to help brands define their character * You are a solid visual ...

NJI Media LLC

Motion Graphic Designer

Washington, DC · On-site

Job Type Full-time Description NJI is an agency where creativity knows no borders. We navigate the ... Comfort with icon creation and character and scene illustrations makes you a stronger, more ...

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Character Designer - Disney Television Animation

Character Designer - Disney Television Animation

The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, CA

$59.16 - $65.87/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Walt Disney Company rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 126 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 48 rated entertainment

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Character Designer - Disney Television Animation

Req ID:

10151477

Job Description:

About this Role and our Studio

Disney Television Animation(DTVA)has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integraltoThe Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families' homes across the globe.

DTVA createsboth long-form and short-form content spanningtraditional2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion.We createshows ina broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.

Bysubmittingan applicationfor thisCharacter Designerrole, youmaybeconsideredforanyCharacter Designer positions that arise until theexpirationdate provided.

Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

Whatyou willdo

Character Designers furtherthe storytelling process by developing the look,personalityand feel of the characters.Their work captures the personality and life of a character with their design and attire.Responsibilities include:

  • Creating turnarounds, special poses, mouthchartsand expression sheets and provide a clean pass of the final approved design.

  • Working closely with the Art Director to review Storyboard for characters that needto be designed for each episode.

  • Ensuring that the high quality and style of showestablishedby the Executive Producer andArt Director is achieved andmaintained.

  • Preparing all character designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios

  • Working closely withArtDirector to resolve design issues and deadlines.

  • Adhering to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective,timelyproduction.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • Abilityto design and create a variety of characters, turnarounds, mouth charts, expressionsheetsand special poses.

  • Ability to align with style and sensibility of show.

  • Ability to translate reference into 2D or 3D art.

  • Knowledge of drawing software that includes Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D technology, where applicable.

  • Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.

  • Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-socialskillsand acumen.

Education

  • Bachelordegree or equivalent work experience

Location

  • This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.

The pay rate for this role in California is $59.16 to $65.87 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.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

TVA Production Management

Primary Job Posting Category:

Modeling

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

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About Walt Disney

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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!

Industry

Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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