Lead Graphic Designer

Lead Graphic Designer

The Lead Graphic Designer is responsible for Graphic Design development from concepts to final artwork. The Lead Graphic Designer should be highly creative, think strategically and forward-thinking and handles projects at all levels of complexity. Meets deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards. This role sits onsite in Glendale, CA and reports directly to the Senior Manager of Graphic Design.

Responsibilities:

• Development of Graphic Design for style guides and portfolios across multiple properties and cross divisions
• Manages Graphic Design activities for multiple categories and numerous franchises
• Ideas generation for Franchise expansion
• Art style/new technique development to co-ordinate with trends in the market place
• Attendance at key shows/exhibitions to keep abreast of trends and product development techniques
• Seeks out and applies knowledge of new trends and innovation in Graphic Design & Branding
• Contribute new product ideas and participate in brainstorming sessions
• Ensures Graphic Design & Branding excellence by maintaining integrity and leading artistic and creative direction locally and globally
• Partners with internal teams, product design and content partners on creative development for new IP.
• Develop a strong Graphic Design & Branding community across DCP
• Understands Graphic Design & Branding and how it translates to products
• Fresh and inventive creative thinker
• Awareness of marketplace trends
• Able to present creative concepts on both formal and informal settings
• Strong team player
• Exhibits ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Work closely with Artists to create elevated relevant art that encompasses trend, consumer insights, Studio initiatives and Franchise priorities

Required Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of related work experience in graphic design, character art illustration or merchandise design
• Extensive knowledge of Graphic Design & Branding
• Able to clearly communicate, present, and sell creative ideas both in formal and informal settings.
• Strong traditional and digital drawing skills, and concepting skills
• Ability to illustrate and stylize characters a plus
• Strong knowledge and understanding of fashion and merchandise design
• Hand lettering/custom typography
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Strong negotiation skills and influencing abilities
• Highly motivated and able to manage and inspire others
• Thinks strategically
• Excellent creative computer skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Creative Suite, Keynote)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Art, Graphic Design and/or Illustration

Key Relationships:

All Artists and Graphic Designers on the team. Director of Graphic Design & Branding, VP and Director of Art and Story, Operations, Production, Packaging, Product Design, Commercialization, Franchise, Retail and key contacts at Studio partners: Pixar, Disney, Marvel, Lucas, 20CS, Burton, Muppets, Channel, Disney+

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $95,500.00-$128,000.00 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.

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Global Product Dev & Creative is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.