Manager, Creative Services (Art Director)

At Disney Theatrical Group we strive to create a culture of innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and creativity.  Stories shape how we see ourselves and everyone around us. As storytellers, we have the power to not only uplift and inspire, but also to champion the spectrum of voices in our world.  If you want to help tell compelling and enduring stories through live theater, we want to hear from you.  

The Art Director / Manager, Creative Services is responsible for the creation, execution, and oversight of visual assets that support DTG’s Broadway, North American Tour and Licensing products. This role requires active participation and engagement, while also providing ‑day-to-day art direction and management of internal designers and external creative partners. The position ensures all creative output is visually compelling, on brand, and delivered at a high level‑ of quality across platforms.
 

The Art Director/Manager, Creative Services is a detail oriented creative with strong visual judgement and a sophisticated point of view. This role thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, is comfortable balancing execution alongside team guidance and approvals, and has a deep passion for the Disney brand, Broadway and live entertainment.

Key Responsibilities include:
 

Asset Creation & Brand Management

• Create and execute digital and print assets, including supplemental graphics, social content, e‑blast design, and key art resizing.
• Help maintain visual consistency across campaigns while adapting assets for different platforms and uses.
• Ensure brand style guide accuracy, including press proofing, color checks, and consistency across all deliverables.
• Maintain high creative standards while balancing multiple deadlines and project needs.
   

Team Management & Art Direction

• Lead and provide art direction to a team of internal graphic designers, offering clear feedback and guidance to ensure quality and consistency.
• Support the planning and execution of creative assets across platforms, ensuring work meets brand and production standards.
• Hire, manage, and collaborate with external artists, designers, and photographers as needed.
• Partner with the broader marketing team and external agencies to support campaign development and execution.
   

Brand & Campaign Development

• Support the development and evolution of key art and brand identity for upcoming projects as needed.
• Contribute creatively to campaign development efforts, primarily focused on MTI Licensed productions.
   

Photo Capture & Postproduction

• Direct and manage photo shoots for domestic productions, including production, seamless, and campaign photography.
• Oversee shoot planning, on‑set direction, and post‑production workflows.
• Retouch production photography and ensure final assets are approved and production-‑ready.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to manage reviews and approvals of photography assets.
   

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years professional experience.
• Strong applied design experience across digital and print media.
• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrated success providing art direction and managing creative workflows.
• Experience working with photographers, designers, and external vendors.
• Solid understanding of brand systems and visual consistency.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams.
• Team player who works collaboratively with co-workers, has a service-oriented mindset, and ability to accept feedback and implement changes.

• Must be available to work onsite 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote with flexibility to work onsite as needed.

Materials Required for Consideration:

• Please submit a PDF or link to your portfolio

Disney Theatrical Group, a division of The Walt Disney Studios, was formed in 1994 and operates under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart. Worldwide, its ten Broadway titles, including the current Broadway productions of The Lion King and Aladdin, have been seen by more than 200 million theatregoers and have been nominated for 62 Tony® Awards, winning Broadway’s highest honor 20 times. In addition to producing live stage shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney on Ice, Disney Theatrical Group creates immersive location-based experiences such as Mundo Pixar and The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail. DTG also licenses musical titles for local, school, and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International, resulting in over 500,000 performances around the world reaching audiences of more than 150 million. 

DTG is committed to providing the highest quality opportunities for the widest group of talented professionals throughout their career trajectory.  

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $113,900 to $147,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.