Job Posting Title:

Illustration Manager- Disney Publishing

Req ID:

10110688

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Disney Publishing is one of the world's largest publishing brands, igniting imagination through storytelling in ever-inventive ways. As part of the Disney Experiences segment, Disney Publishing and its affiliates through its publishing business bring the magic of The Walt Disney Company’s powerful brands and franchises, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, 20th Century Studios, and National Geographic, to fans everywhere.  Disney Publishing, through its vertical publishing operations and global licensing structure, creates and publishes best-selling books, comics, magazines, learning and digital interactive storytelling products, audiobooks, eBooks, and apps. Disney publications and storytelling products are available in more than 70 countries in 45 languages.

The Illustration Manager oversees the creation of and creates layouts, clean-up, and paints for various film and TV tie-in programs as well as franchise extensions.

You will report to the Director- Art

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do

Oversee the creation of and create layouts, clean-up and paints for various film and TV tie-in programs as well as franchise extensions.

Collaborate with staff artists as well as staff editors and designers to ensure all aspects of title development are in synch.

Manage and art direct outside freelance artists and revise commissioned work as needed to meet asset delivery requirements.

Manage art asset delivery schedules and ensure that contract requests and invoicing are managed properly.

Attend review meetings with internal staff and or filmmakers as necessary.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in digital illustration.

The ability to create illustrations in various styles.

The ability to manage outside freelance artists on various projects simultaneously.

Expertise in Photoshop

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in illustration, fine art, or other creative discipline or equivalent experience.

Additional Information

An application must include a portfolio showcasing Illustration work. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits. 

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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $71,000 to $95,100 per year. 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.

Job Posting Segment:

NA - Publishing

Job Posting Primary Business:

Global Franchise Content & Creative (NA)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Pub-Creative Content

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

USA - FL - 1390 Celebration Blvd

Date Posted:

2025-01-17