Location Designer

6 Days ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Disney Television Animation seeks an experienced Location Designer for an unannounced series. Responsibilities include creating scene set designs, floor plans, orthographic designs, reviewing storyboards for background design, collaborating with the Art Director and Location Design Lead on revisions, providing final designs, resolving design problems, adhering to production schedules, and performing additional duties as needed. The ideal candidate will possess a robust portfolio showcasing location design for animated shows, demonstrating expertise in architecture, set design, perspective, and 3D spatial understanding. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D software is essential. The role requires independent work in a fast-paced setting, a positive attitude towards feedback, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must have:
  • Robust animation location design portfolio
  • Architectural, set design, perspective knowledge
  • Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator
  • 3D spatial understanding
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • 3D software knowledge
  • Experience in TV animation pipeline
  • Bachelor's degree in related field

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team  

We're looking for an experienced Location Designer to create environments and set designs for an unannounced series at Disney Television Animation!

What You Will Do 

  • Work closely with the Art Director and/or Location Design Lead to create scene set designs, floor plans, and orthographic designs with multiple angles as needed.
  • Review storyboard panels to create rough designs of backgrounds required for the episode. Review designs with Art director and Location Design Lead to revise designs as needed. Provide final clean version of approved design.
  • Resolve design problems with Supervisors.
  • Adhere to the production schedule provided by the Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production.
  • Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts.

Required Qualifications & Skills 

  • A robust portfolio of Location Designs for animated shows - including knowledge of architecture, set design, perspective, and the understanding of the 3D dynamic space (foreground, middle ground, background)
  • Proven ability to align to the style and sensibility of a particular show.
  • Knowledge of drawing software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D technology, where applicable .
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Positive attitude with the ability to take creative feedback and address notes.   
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Previous experience working in a television animation pipeline 

Education: The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.  

Job Location: Onsite in Glendale, CA 


The pay rate for this role in California is $56.88 to $60.33 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.

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