Prop Designer

6 Days ago • All levels • Animation • $118,000 PA - $125,500 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Disney Television Animation seeks an experienced Prop Designer for an unannounced series. The role involves designing props based on story elements and scripts, maintaining consistency with the series' style. Responsibilities include creating multiple concept designs, turnarounds, and final approved designs. Collaboration with production, the Color Stylist, and Art Director is crucial for timely delivery of clean designs for overseas animation studios. The designer must adhere to production schedules, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely production. Additional duties may be assigned. Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D software is required, along with a robust portfolio demonstrating diverse prop design for animation and the ability to adapt to a show's style.
Must have:
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator
  • Robust animation prop design portfolio
  • Ability to adapt to show's style
  • Excellent communication & organization
Perks:
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits (dependent on level and position)

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team   

We're looking for an experienced Prop Designer to join an unannounced series at Disney Television Animation! Prop Designers are responsible for creating and designing all assets that are not Characters or Background elements for each episode.


What You Will Do  

  • Design props based on story elements and script descriptions that are consistent with the look and style of the series. May also design effects as needed.
  • Design multiple concept pieces for each prop, trying out different versions of the same asset.
  • Create turnarounds and provide a clean pass of the final approved design.
  • Work closely with production and the Color Stylist to get clean designs to them in a timely manner for shipping.
  • Prepare all prop designs for shipment to oversees vendor animation studios.
  • Work closely with Art Director to resolve design issues and deadlines.
  • Adhere to the production schedule provided by Line Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production.
  • Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts.

Required Qualifications & Skills  

  • Knowledge of drawing software including Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D technology, where applicable. 
  • A robust portfolio of various Prop Designs for animated shows
  • Proven ability to align to the style and sensibility of a particular show.
  • 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.


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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