Job Description
About the Role & Team: Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
Environmental Graphic Designers develop signage and show graphics that help tell the stories in Disney Theme Parks and Resorts worldwide.
You will report to the Manager, Creative Development.
This is a Full-Time role.
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portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your resume. Applicants without a portfolio link on their resume or a completed application packet may not be fully considered for the position.
What You Will Do: - Provide support to various Environmental Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation.
- Prepare Signage design information and documentation.
- Provide design documentation in the form of illustration, photographs, scaled images, research and documentation on assigned projects.
- Perform various basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, locating signs, reading and plotting floor plans, reading and plotting area development plans.
- Provide support to the project team for design and implementation of assigned projects; support implementation of design intent as a member of the project design team.
- Develop varied Environmental Graphic and Sign Design solutions for project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept design through the preparation of construction documentation.
- Ensure that the creative intent is achieved by successfully integrating sign design with other disciplines and components of the facility exterior, interior and area development.
- Prepare specific deliverables including, but not limited to: locating signs on base sheets and elevations; material call outs; drawing packages to describe the sign's look and fabrication, Production art; etc.
- Ensures adherence to department/divisional Standards of Practice.
Required Qualifications & Skills : - Demonstrated thoughtful design, artistic skills and professional judgment in solving Environmental Graphic design challenges.
- Proven ability in Creative Suite 6 or digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design, Sketch-up and MS Office Suite preferred.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
- Knowledge of Sign Code requirements for facilities and Theme Park applications.
- Demonstrated ability to solve Environmental Graphic Design challenges.
- Minimum three years of experience in Environmental Graphic design practice.
- Knowledge of Environmental Graphic design and sign construction techniques.
- Knowledge of Wayfinding systems and programming.
- Knowledge of programming Environmental Graphics for various applications (hotels, restaurants, retail, parking facilities).
- Knowledge of all phases of a sign design program.
- Technical knowledge of Sign design.
- Knowledge of related areas, including architecture, interior design, area development, etc.
- Familiarity with local/state signage code requirements including but not limited to Fire, Safety, Health and ADAG.
- Basic understanding of sign fabrication and installation costs.
Education: - BA/BS degree from an accredited program required.
Additional Information: - 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
The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $85,800 to $115,000 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.
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