Senior Concept Artist

The Walt Disney Company

Senior Concept Artist shaping ESPN’s sports storytelling across broadcast, digital, social, experiential, and emerging platforms. Leading concept development, motion design, art direction, and multidisciplinary creative teams.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,700 - $154,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in concept development, art direction, and visual storytelling, with a strong portfolio showcasing polished design execution. Proficient in leading multi-disciplinary creative teams and managing complex projects in fast-paced environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Concept DevelopmentMotion DesignVisual StorytellingCreative DirectionCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Art DirectionVideo EditingAnimation3D Concept DevelopmentCompositionTypographyColor TheoryLayoutMotion PrinciplesVisual Hierarchy

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsCuriosityMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Cinema 4DHoudiniUnreal EngineRedshiftAfter EffectsPremierePhotoshopIllustratorFigma

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma

Industry Keywords

BroadcastSports MediaVisual StorytellingCreative SystemsDesign FrameworksEmerging TechnologiesLive-Action ProductionHigh-Profile Brand InitiativesTentpole Events

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create industry-leading concept work from early storyboards and visual exploration to proof-of-concept frames and refined final creative
Develop and oversee multi-disciplinary creative across broadcast graphics, video editing, motion design, animation, live action, digital, social, and experiential work
Lead, guide, and collaborate with large, multi-layered creative teams
Direct strategic creative systems, visual toolkits, and design frameworks for consistency, scalability, and long-term success
Lead advanced motion design and animation builds
Concept, direct, and support live-action shoots, including creative development, production planning, and post-production execution
Prepare and present creative briefs, concepts, and strategic recommendations to internal teams, senior leadership, external partners, and stakeholders
Drive creative excellence and innovation in AR, VR, XR, real-time graphics, and emerging storytelling spaces
Partner across ESPN and Disney stakeholder groups
Mentor, coach, and elevate emerging designers, animators, and artists
Stay current on design trends, emerging technologies, sports media, visual storytelling, and industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong portfolio demonstrating high-level concept development, art direction, visual storytelling, and polished design execution
Proven ability to translate strategic goals, brand systems, and creative briefs into compelling visual concepts
Experience developing creative from early exploration through final execution, including storyboards, mood boards, proof-of-concept frames, style frames, and design systems
Strong understanding of composition, typography, color, layout, motion principles, and visual hierarchy
Experience across design, animation, motion graphics, video, or 3D concept development
Ability to collaborate with creative directors, designers, animators, editors, producers, stakeholders, and external partners
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-visibility creative environment
Curiosity about emerging creative tools, technologies, design trends, and evolving production workflows
High School Diploma
Preferred: Experience creating high-end 3D concepts, style frames, visual systems, or proof-of-concept work for broadcast, sports, entertainment, or live-event storytelling
Preferred: Experience contributing to large-scale tentpole events, premium broadcast packages, or high-profile brand initiatives
Preferred: Advanced knowledge of Cinema 4D, Houdini, Unreal Engine, Redshift, After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, or related creative platforms
Preferred: Strong motion design, animation, editing, or live-action production experience
Preferred: Experience building creative systems, toolkits, or scalable design frameworks across platforms
Preferred: Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing creative direction to designers, animators, or multidisciplinary creative teams
Preferred: Passion for sports, culture, technology, innovation, and the future of visual storytelling

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided
Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered