Character Artist (Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10150861 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States / Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted May 14, 2026Job Summary:
Role Summary
The Character Artist role is responsible for producing high-quality character artwork for two-dimensional product applications. This role supports established art styles, brand guidelines, and storytelling standards across assigned franchises and product categories. The Artist works on defined assignments with moderate supervision and guidance, applies developing technical expertise, and focuses on building proficiency, consistency, and creative judgment while meeting quality, timeline, and brand requirements.
This role is a 12-Month Project Hire position. This role has the opportunity to be based in Orlando, FL or Glendale, CA.
What You Will Do:
- Execute character artwork for approved product applications, style guides, and presentations in alignment with established creative direction and brand standards
- Apply fundamental principles of character art, illustration, and Disney storytelling to assigned projects
- Support larger creative initiatives by contributing artwork under the direction of senior artists and managers
- Revise artwork based on clear feedback from managers, senior artists, and cross-functional partners
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Graphic Design, Product Design, Packaging, and Production to ensure artwork readiness for product execution
- Manage individual assignments to meet timelines and quality expectations within defined project scopes
- Continue developing technical and artistic skills through exposure to different properties, tools, and creative approaches
Basic Qualifications and Skills:
- 1 year of hands-on experience in character art, illustration, graphic design, or merchandise-related artwork
- Foundational understanding of character illustration, cartooning principles, and visual storytelling
- Demonstrated ability to execute artwork both traditionally and digitally
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Strong attention to detail, openness to feedback, and a collaborative mindset
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and deadlines with guidance and direction
Preferred Skills:
- Licensed Character Art with Licensed IPs such as Disney Characters or other licensed Character properties
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Illustration, Graphic Design, Animation, or a related field
Additional Information:
Application must include a portfolio showcasing designs of design and fashion projects. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient review of portfolios.
Our Benefits: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $68,600 to $91,900 per year and in Glendale, CA $72,000 to $96,500 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.
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
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 Disney Global Product Dev & Creative, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.
Disney Global Product Dev & Creative 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.