Silhouette Artist - Part Time
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 1364287BR Location Anaheim, California, United States Business Disneyland Resort Date posted Jul. 20, 2026Job Summary:
Do you have the unique talent of hand-cutting silhouette portraits and bringing art to life right before a Guest’s eyes? Would you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where creativity, conversation, and storytelling come together to create one-of-a-kind keepsakes? If so, we are looking for Silhouette Artists at Disneyland® Park.
Our Silhouette Artists create timeless treasures that have been part of Disneyland® Resort traditions for generations of families. In this role, you will combine artistic skill, speed, and showmanship to craft accurate silhouette portraits by hand, all while engaging Guests and helping create memorable experiences.
Responsibilities:
As a Silhouette Artist, you will create hand-cut silhouette portraits that capture lasting memories for our Guests. This role blends artistry, speed, and showmanship, requiring you to produce accurate likenesses free-hand while engaging Guests in conversation and maintaining a welcoming, high-energy experience. In addition to creating silhouettes, you will help bring this classic Disneyland® tradition to life through storytelling, personalization, and exceptional Guest service.- Render an accurate likeness of a Guest’s silhouette portrait free-hand using paper and scissors in front of Guests
- Produce multiple silhouette portraits in a short period of time while maintaining quality, accuracy, and conversation
- Create single and multi-person silhouette portraits, as well as silhouettes of animals such as dogs and cats
- Share the art and history of silhouette portraiture as part of the Guest experience
- Demonstrate the full creative process, including preparing and applying paste to the display paper
- Create Disney character silhouettes alongside Guest portraits upon request
- Provide exceptional Guest service by greeting Guests, offering assistance, and helping create a welcoming and engaging experience
- Support overall location needs, including transactions, product knowledge, and teamwork as needed
Basic Qualifications:
As part of the application process, please provide examples of your silhouette work. Please submit a minimum of two samples from each of the following categories:
- Single-person silhouette, featuring an adult or child
- Double silhouette, featuring two different individuals in one cutout
- Silhouette of a dog or cat
Please provide a URL where these samples can be viewed.
We appreciate the creativity and experience reflected in a general art portfolio. For this opportunity, however, we are specifically requesting examples of hand-cut silhouette work so we can assess your current skills and experience in relation to the requirements of the role. General art portfolio examples are not needed for this application.
- You must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this role
- Proven experience cutting and drawing free-hand silhouette renderings with scissors
- Produce a single silhouette portrait within 90 seconds
- Ability to create on average, 60-100 silhouettes within a shift
- Must be able to produce detailed, quality silhouette portraits
- Multi-tasking; can produce silhouette while engaging with Guests
Additional Information:
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.
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The pay rate for this role in California is $26.00 per hour.
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
About Disneyland Resort:
When Walt Disney opened Disneyland on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” Since then, the Disneyland Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned Disney theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown Disney District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and Disneyland Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that Disney magic to life for thousands of guests every day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Disneyland Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
