Art Director

The Walt Disney Company

full-time

Posted on: 9/22/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • New York

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💰 $119,200 - $159,800 per year

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About the role

Serve as the creative liaison between the graphics department artists and the producers and editorial staff
Collaborate with producers and work with graphic artists to visualize editorial ideas and translate and improve upon initial concepts
Create graphics as well as manage artists and projects with great competence and skill
Manage quick turnaround of graphics assets and respond to rapid changes
Synthesize creative asks and requirements and make decisions about production capabilities and challenges
Oversee motion graphics production and manage creative staff and project relationships with production
Work flexible hours and shifts as part of a team dedicated to 24/7 news coverage

At least five (5) years of experience as a designer overseeing motion graphics production in a multi-media environment
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, work ethic, and a desire to be in a media and breaking news environment
Excellent people skills; must be able to manage creative staff and relationships with production
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and 3D
Hands-on proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite and either C4D or Maya
Knowledge of graphics software such as XPression and VizRt is a bonus
Live graphics production experience is a bonus
Strong editorial background/experience
Detail-oriented with proficiency at managing multiple projects with competing deadlines
Ability to think & communicate clearly and effectively, contributing to all discussions and strategy during the entire design process, from concept through completion
Superior typography and design sensibilities
Must be flexible about hours and shifts that may include nights, holidays, and weekends
Highly creative, innovative, extremely motivated, organized and able to handle creative pressures under extreme deadlines