Color Design Lead - Disney Television Animation
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10155683 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Disney Branded Television Date de publication 09/07/2026Résumé du poste:
About this Role and our Studio
Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.
DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.
By submitting an application for this Color Design Lead role, you may be considered for any Color Design Lead positions that arise until the expiration date provided.
Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.
What you will do
Work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, and Art Director on all aspects of the series’ look, color and tone
Obtain Creative Leadership approval on all color models that are created for each episode prior to shipping to the assigned vendor animation studio
Assist and work closely with Background Painters with creating and maintaining consistency in regards to the color and design of the series
If applicable, create color scripts or palettes to guide all color choices for each episode based on the story needs, in addition to the Production Designer and/or Art Director’s general artistic direction
Manage the Color Design team through distributing handouts, providing notes, and revisions in preparation for an art review
Manage, execute, and maintain color style props, effects, character turnarounds, expressions, special poses, and size comps to the vendor animation studio for each shipment as it pertains to its assigned episode
If applicable, responsible for filling out all route sheets for the series
Work with the Art Director to review and approve pre-production color designs and storybook elements from the animation studio if applicable
Assist in the post- production and retakes process regarding an Color materials
Adhere to the production schedule provided by Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production
Required Qualifications and Skills
5-7 years of experience in artistic animation production
Experience leading a team preferred
Strong ability to adapt and align with style and color sensibility of show
Illustration or traditional art and painting skills
Deep understanding of Color Theory
Knowledge of drawing software including Illustrator, Photoshop, Painter, Harmony and 3D technology where applicable
They must be experienced in the creation of detailed style guides and be comfortable dealing with internal and external departments on a daily basis
A broad knowledge of artistic styles, latest technology, film, and storytelling is essential
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and insight
Able to work independently in a fast paced environment
Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
Education
Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
Job Location
This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.
The pay rate for this role in California is $74.68 to $88.56 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.
Sur Disney Branded Television:
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Pictures , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Branded Television.
Walt Disney Pictures est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.