Color Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Aid 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
• Aid 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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.

Pay

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.