Concept Artist / Illustrator (Casual Temporary)

About the Role

This opening is for a Creative Concept Artist & Illustrator within Disney Live Entertainment. The team develops and delivers immersive entertainment experiences through storytelling, collaboration, and visual artistry across theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other venues. The group includes a wide range of creative and technical specialists who help bring imaginative worlds to life.

In this role, you will contribute to live entertainment concepts through illustration, fine art, and graphic design. The work supports visually rich storytelling for characters and the worlds they inhabit.

This is a casual temporary position with no guaranteed weekly hours; scheduling will change based on business requirements. The role reports to the Manager-Art Studio.

What You Will Do

• Create strong visual narratives using multiple presentation methods, including quick sketches, storyboards, mood boards, environment concepts, character sketches, complete illustrations, and digital fine art painting.
• Handle assigned projects independently with little day-to-day direction.
• Partner closely with internal teams such as Art Directors, Show Directors, Walt Disney Imagineering, and Marketing.
• Contribute creative support for non-entertainment teams across different business areas within The Walt Disney Company.
• Develop effective working relationships with clients, vendors, and other support functions.
• Support projects ranging from small-scale experiences to large, complex productions.
• Estimate the labor needed to complete assigned work.

Required Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in the entertainment industry, specifically in show development and live show operations, including drafting ground plans, detail drawings, schematics, 3D visuals, and related materials.
• Strong hand-drawing and sketching ability.
• Broad command of art styles, from line art through fully rendered illustration.
• Solid working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Deep familiarity with Disney characters and the ability to keep artwork on-model and consistent with brand standards.
• Consistent effort to stay informed about current industry trends.
• Availability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using 3D modeling tools.
• Background in animation and character design.
• Ability to speak additional languages is considered an advantage.

Education

A college degree, or equivalent prior experience, in Theater Arts, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or Graphic Arts with a focus on live show entertainment is preferred.

Work Schedule and Compensation

This temporary casual role does not include a fixed weekly schedule. Hours may rise or fall depending on business needs, and the position is based on a 24-hour work week for compensation purposes.

The hiring range in Florida is $49,800 to $66,720 per year. Base pay may vary based on internal equity, location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may also be included, along with medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the level and position offered.

Additional Information

The role is based in Kissimmee, Florida and is onsite.