Prop Designer

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • $118,310 PA - $131,770 PA
Prop Art

Job Description

Disney Television Animation is seeking a talented Prop Designer for an unannounced CG series. The role involves creating visually engaging and functional props that align with the show's overall visual style and contribute to character, story, and worldbuilding. Responsibilities include designing various props, vehicles, gadgets, and furniture, creating concept pieces and turnarounds, and ensuring production-ready designs for CG translation. The Prop Designer will work closely with the Art Director and team, adhering to production schedules and preparing designs for overseas vendor animation studios. Strong drafting skills, design versatility, and proficiency in industry-standard design tools are essential.
Good To Have:
  • Familiarity with 3D tools
  • Familiarity with asset management tools like ShotGrid or Ftrack
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Must Have:
  • 2+ years of professional prop design experience
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity and versatility
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or SketchUp
  • Ability to work within an established style
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Other benefits

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We’re looking for a talented and detail-oriented Prop Designer to create visually engaging and functional props for a CG series. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills, design versatility, and a good understanding of how props contribute to character, story, and worldbuilding. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Art Director and team to ensure props fit seamlessly within the show’s visual style and are production-ready for translation into CG. 

  • Design props based on story elements and script descriptions that are consistent with the look and style of the series. 

  • Design multiple concept pieces for each prop, vehicle, gadget, tool, furniture, and handheld items, trying out different versions of the same asset. 

  • Create turnarounds and provide a clean pass of the final approved design. 

  • Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer and maintained by Production Supervisor to ensure cost effective, timely production. 

  • Prepare all prop designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios, maintaining organized files and adherence to naming conventions. 

  • Work closely with Art Director to resolve design issues and deadlines. 

  • Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production. 

 

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of professional experience in prop design for animation, games, or visual development. 

  • Emphasis on strong communication, collaboration, and ability to manage timelines within creative vision. 

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, versatility, and clear understanding of form, function and design appeal. 

  • Proficient in industry-standard digital design tools that include Photoshop, Illustrator, and/or SketchUp. A familiarity with 3D tools is a plus. 

  • Ability to work within an established style while bringing your own creative flair. 

  • Familiarity with asset management tools like ShotGrid, Ftrack, or similar. 

 

Education:

  • Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent work experience  

 

Job Location: Glendale, CA 

The pay rate for this role in California is $56.88 to $63.35 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

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:

2025-07-16

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