Visual Development Artist (DAILY)

Job Posting Title:
Visual Development Artist (DAILY)

Req ID:
10151244

Job Description:

Visual Development Artists
Visually explore a concept, which may include Character Design and/or Environment Design for animated films, shorts and special projects. Visual Development Artists will experiment with the diverse elements of film presentation to manipulate dramatic story moments, plot thrusts, moods, character conflict and place-time motifs to capture the emotional connection to the story's theme. A rich imagination, a sense of caricature and design, strong color sense, a mastery of human and animal anatomy, architecture, the ability to work in different mediums and the versatility to conceptualize visually in a variety of techniques are required. Previous experience working in illustration and graphic novels a plus.

Portfolio Requirements

Character designs in a range of styles and archetypes, all with specific and clear personality and appeal
Paintings that demonstrate a wide range of technique, from classical to stylized with strong sense of composition, color theory, and narrative (preferably with characters interacting in the environments)
Multipage PDF version of portfolio uploaded to www.disneyanimation.com preferred
Qualifications

Proficiency in Photoshop
Ability to create inspiration and narrative through drawing and painting
Ability to translate story ideas into visual sequences based on notes and meetings with the Director and Art Director
Convey the essence of character emotion and create action and humor in alignment with the overall direction of the film through graphic storytelling and art
Previous experience as a visual development artist in either animation, illustration, or graphic novels
Strong drawing and painting skills with a sense of appeal, storytelling, composition, color theory, and range in technique and style
Ability to work collaboratively and take direction
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $56.38 to $67.28 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. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:
WDAS Bur Prod

Job Posting Primary Business:
WDAS Bur Prod

Primary Job Posting Category:
Production

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-05-20