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Senior Sound Designer

Glendale, CA · Remote

$95K - $128K/yr

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Senior Sound Designer Req ID: 10155659 Senior Sound Designer Disney Digital Entertainment is ... with designers, artists, engineers, and fellow audio creatives to build memorable worlds and ...

Senior Costumer

Lake Buena Vista, FL · On-site

$68K - $91K/yr

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Senior Costumer Req ID: 10156780 About the Role & Team Through innovative storytelling and a ... Arts, or related field is preferred Additional Information Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a ...

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Senior Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

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What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for experienced Senior Environment Artists to help build several initiatives as part of our collaboration with Disney. Our Senior Environment Artists are highly ...

Lead Graphic Designer

Glendale, CA · On-site

$95K - $128K/yr

Global Creative, Disney Consumer Products The Lead Graphic Designer is responsible for Graphic ... This role sits onsite in Glendale, CA and reports directly to the Senior Manager of Graphic Design.

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How much do senior disney artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior disney artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Senior Disney Artist typically collaborate with other departments during the animation production process?

As a Senior Disney Artist, you will frequently collaborate with departments such as storyboarding, character design, visual development, and animation to ensure visual consistency and storytelling alignment. You may participate in regular team meetings and provide feedback to junior artists, as well as work closely with directors and producers to interpret creative briefs. Collaboration is essential, as your artwork often serves as the foundation for other teams, making communication and adaptability key assets in this role.

What is the difference between Senior Disney Artist vs Disney Character Designer?

AspectSenior Disney ArtistDisney Character Designer
Required CredentialsArt degree, experience in animation or illustrationArt or design degree, portfolio showcasing character work
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, creative teams, production settingsDesign studios, animation departments, concept art teams
Employer & Industry UsageDisney animation projects, entertainment industryDisney, other animation studios, entertainment industry
Common Search & ComparisonSenior Disney ArtistDisney Character Designer

While both roles involve artistic skills within Disney, a Senior Disney Artist typically has broader responsibilities in creating and refining artwork for various projects, whereas a Disney Character Designer focuses specifically on designing characters for films and shows. The Senior Disney Artist often has more experience and may oversee or collaborate with designers, but both roles require strong illustration skills and industry experience.

What does a Senior Disney Artist do?

A Senior Disney Artist is responsible for creating high-quality visual content for Disney projects, such as animated films, TV shows, or theme park attractions. They typically specialize in areas like character design, background art, or visual development, and often lead or mentor junior artists on the team. Senior Disney Artists collaborate closely with directors, writers, and other creative professionals to bring stories and characters to life. Their work helps set the visual tone and style that audiences associate with Disney productions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Senior Disney Artist?

To thrive as a Senior Disney Artist, you need advanced artistic skills in drawing, painting, and visual storytelling, typically backed by a fine arts degree or equivalent experience. Mastery of industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, Toon Boom, and familiarity with 3D modeling tools are commonly required. Creativity, attention to detail, collaboration, and strong communication set candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure the creation of visually compelling content that aligns with Disney’s quality standards and storytelling vision.
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Infographic showing various Senior Disney Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,541 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Sr Executive Assistant- Disney Theatrical Group

Walt Disney Company

Manhattan, NY • On-site

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Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Sr Executive Assistant- Disney Theatrical Group

At Disney Theatrical Group we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity. Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world. If you want to help tell compelling and enduring stories through live theater, we want to hear from you.

Disney Theatrical Group currently seeks an experienced executive assistant to provide high caliber administrative support to the Executive Producer (EP). This individual will ensure professional, flexible, and efficient office operations to help maximize the value of the executive's work time, as well as the time of the many staff members, external partners and artists working with her.

This individual must ensure an adaptable, respectful and friendly office environment, manage the constant flow of information across multiple projects and time zones, and proactively coordinate the demanding work hours, extensive travel and meeting schedule of the EP.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate superior levels of executive presence, confidence, discretion, sound judgment, maturity, integrity, organization and communication. The ideal candidate must thrive in a constantly moving environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders. This role is best suited to an assertive individual who can assess interpersonal dynamics in order to know when to follow; when to lead; when to ask questions; and when to run with a project. This individual must also be able to see several steps ahead of the EP when possible and work proactively to prepare her for the upcoming day/week etc.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide consistently expert-level administrative and project support.
  • Prioritize and manage constantly fluctuating calendar in Outlook. Regularly review daily/weekly/monthly calendar and travel plans and anticipate information on materials required in advance.
  • Book, facilitate and frequently shift a very high number of meetings, including communicating with multiple participants and their assistants with time, location, attendees, agenda. Book room, teleconference and/or videoconference as necessary, often across multiple locations and/or time zones.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for the functions reporting into the EP; answer phone calls promptly and cordially; manage communications with professionalism on behalf of the EP and those functions reporting to her and be well versed at pollinating information.
  • Be the front line of communication for artists working with DTG including, directors, choreographers, writers, designers and agents.
  • Develop and maintain professional quality presentations in Keynote and PowerPoint.
  • Attend key meetings and deliver written summaries and action items to relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate very frequent domestic and international travel arrangements and fulfill approvals per internal protocol. Provide accurate travel itinerary and expense summary, including planning multiple-location travel and coordination with various stakeholders in each location.
  • Learn and manage tasks according to corporate travel and expense policy. Prepare expense reports and ensure corporate credit card payments are processed on a monthly basis with absolute accuracy. Build skills to become an expert SAP and Concur user.
  • Consistently maintain order and organization to department and EP's office, including electronic and physical filing; order supplies and fulfill department needs as required.
  • Consistently maintain and update contacts in Outlook.
  • Welcome and host guests/visitors as required including, on rare occasions, greeting guests/visitors at DTG's productions on nights and/or weekends.
  • Prepare biographical information on various artists that EP is meeting and working with.
  • Provide project support as required, at times including off-site support.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years executive-level administrative support experience.
  • Work experience in the live entertainment industry, preferably in New York theatre and with an understanding of key industry relationships.
  • Well-versed in all areas of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel; advanced proficiency with Apple products (Mac, iPad, iPhone).
  • Expert-level PowerPoint and Keynote skills are an absolute must.
  • Knowledge of operating audio/visual videoconferencing equipment.
  • Proven organizational skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Success working effectively with diverse and strong personalities.
  • Success prioritizing multiple tasks and maintaining a professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment.
  • Availability to work overtime when required.
  • A passion for theatre and live entertainment, with a current understanding of industry news and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

  • BA or equivalent degree/experience.
  • Knowledge of SAP and Concur.
  • Work experience within The Walt Disney Company.

About Disney Theatrical Group:

Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart. Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles, including the current Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin, have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway's highest honor 20 times. In addition to producing live stage shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice, Disney Theatrical Group creates immersive location-based experiences such as Mundo Pixar and The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail. DTG also licenses musical titles for local, school, and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International, resulting in over 500,000 performances around the world reaching audiences of more than 150 million.

The hiring range for this position in NYC, NY is $100,100.00 to $134,200.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.


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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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Amusement, gambling, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Burbank, CA, US

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