Associate Art Director, Creative Legacy - Frozen Franchise
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/24/2016 7:02:00 PM PST
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Walt Disney Animation Studios combines the very best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters to the big screen for audiences around the world. Constantly challenged to create innovative new technologies for animated features, theme park productions, and special projects for the Walt Disney Company, Walt Disney Animation Studios is home to some of the most talented artists working in the film industry today.
The Associate Art Director, Creative Legacy Frozen Franchise supports Consumer Products creative development for the Walt Disney Animation Studios Frozen property, ensuring the creative enhances and extends the storytelling, and the merchandise upholds character integrity. He/she provides consultation and support to product development, creative and category teams from Disney Consumer Products Licensing, Disney Stores, and Theme Parks & Resorts on all character and storytelling decisions, and acts as the liaison between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Consumer Products, Disney Publishing Worldwide as well as to external licensing partners including Parks Merchandise.
Responsibilities:
•Provides feedback and approvals on product development and creative for all Walt Disney Animation Studios Frozen product initiatives, including Disney Consumer Products Licensing and Disney Stores
•Leads product approval process with LOB's and filmmakers on all 3D products, providing general notes, overlays and design input
•Oversees the development process for Disney Consumer Products character poses for all new refresh packaging
•Serves as the Disney Consumer Products specialist and knowledge center for the Frozen franchise
•Ensures products are consistent with Frozen characters, design and brand strategy
•Participates in high-level creative brainstorming for new product development and creative guide
•Has ownership and accountability to Disney Consumer Products with the Product Development process, calendars, and timelines
•Acts as a liaison and fosters communication between Walt Disney Animation Studios and Disney Consumer Products Licensing, the Disney Stores, Disney Publishing Worldwide and Parks and Resorts Merchandising
•Ensures appropriate training of Disney Consumer Products character artists on Frozen characters and design principles
•Builds and maintains strong relationships with Frozen filmmakers, third party licensees and Disney partners
•Communicates process and initiative learnings and best practices to Creative Legacy partners
Required Qualifications:
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•B.A. or equivalent
•Candidate must have interest and knowledge in animation
•Candidate must have good working knowledge of character design
•Experience with three-dimensional design a plus
•Demonstrated leadership skills
•Demonstrated knowledge of the product and creative development process
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.