Location Designer

4 Hours ago • All levels • Animation • $118,169 PA - $125,692 PA

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Job Description

Disney Television Animation seeks a Location Designer for an unannounced Disney Jr. series. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Art Director and Lead to design scenes, floor plans, and orthographic designs. The role involves reviewing storyboards, creating rough and final background designs, resolving design problems, and adhering to production schedules. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio showcasing architectural knowledge, set design skills, perspective drawing abilities, and an understanding of 3D dynamic space. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D software is required.
Must have:
  • Portfolio demonstrating architectural & set design skills
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D software
  • Understanding of 3D dynamic space (foreground, middle ground, background)
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Good to have:
  • Previous experience in CG television animation
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
Perks:
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits (dependent on level and position)

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team 

Disney Television Animation is looking for a Location Designer to create environments and set designs for an unannounced Disney Jr. series! 

What You Will Do 

  • Work closely with the Art Director and Location Design Lead to create scene set designs, floor plans, and orthographic designs with multiple angles as needed.
  • Review storyboard panels to create rough designs of backgrounds required for the episode. Review designs with Art director and Location Design Lead to address notes and revise designs as needed. Provide final clean version of approved design.
  • Resolve design problems with Supervisors.
  • Adhere to the production schedule provided by the Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production.
  • Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts.

Required Qualifications & Skills 

  • A portfolio demonstrating knowledge of architecture, set design, perspective, and the understanding of the 3D dynamic space (foreground, middle ground, background), with an ability to align to the style and sensibility of the show.
  • Knowledge of drawing software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D technology. 
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment 
  • Positive and flexible attitude 
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience on a CG television animation production

Education 

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.

Interested? 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 $56.88 to $60.33 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.
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$118.2K - $125.7K/yr (Outscal est.)
$121.9K/yr avg.
Glendale, California, United States

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