The Walt Disney Company
Graphic Design Manager
The Walt Disney Company, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
About the Role & Team
As the Graphic Design Manager, you will provide creative support for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (East Coast) and related Intellectual Property. You will be responsible for the creative direction, development, delivery, and sustainment of a portfolio of work supporting Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Guests and Cast.
If selected, you will lead a team of 1-2 graphic designers while working seamlessly with the Operations Planning leadership team. This role is responsible for producing and leading visual communications, including guidemaps, booklets, guides, wayfinding tools, temporary signage, presentations, and more for use externally and internally.
You must be highly motivated, partner with peers inside and outside of the creative space and have a proactive approach to work and leadership. You should be highly creative, forward-thinking, positive, and able to handle projects at all levels of complexity. You'll meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining high quality standards under minimal supervision.
This is a full-time opportunity, reporting to the Manager, Creative Integration supporting Walt Disney World Operations.
Please include your portfolio of graphic design work either as an attachment with your resume or as a link within your resume.
What You Will Do
Lead a graphic design team through implementation of assigned projects
Develop variety of creative solutions for project work at all stages from concept design through the preparation of print and delivery
Ensure that client goals are met by working closely with integration, production and operational teams as needed
Prepare specific deliverables including print pieces, onsite support tactics, creative for environmental support, and supporting digital graphics
Have advanced skills in graphic design, illustration, typography, branding, and The Walt Disney Company core leadership principles
Lead team of graphic designers and other support team members
Proactively communicate and coordinate with others in the organization, and as part of a larger, multidiscipline project team
Serve as Graphic Design representative at project team meetings
May influence department or project team based on specific expertise or previous experience
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 5 years of experience in Graphic Design practice
Proven leadership experience of a skilled design team
Demonstrated thoughtful design and artistic skills in solving design challenges
Demonstrated ability in Adobe Creative Cloud and digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office Suite
Knowledge of wayfinding principles and infographics
Knowledge of all phases of a creative development and implementation
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience within The Walt Disney Company
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or equivalent work experience in a creative space
Benefits and Perks
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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Job ID:
10107358
Location:
Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company:
Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.
As the Graphic Design Manager, you will provide creative support for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (East Coast) and related Intellectual Property. You will be responsible for the creative direction, development, delivery, and sustainment of a portfolio of work supporting Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Guests and Cast.
If selected, you will lead a team of 1-2 graphic designers while working seamlessly with the Operations Planning leadership team. This role is responsible for producing and leading visual communications, including guidemaps, booklets, guides, wayfinding tools, temporary signage, presentations, and more for use externally and internally.
You must be highly motivated, partner with peers inside and outside of the creative space and have a proactive approach to work and leadership. You should be highly creative, forward-thinking, positive, and able to handle projects at all levels of complexity. You'll meet deadlines under pressure while maintaining high quality standards under minimal supervision.
This is a full-time opportunity, reporting to the Manager, Creative Integration supporting Walt Disney World Operations.
Please include your portfolio of graphic design work either as an attachment with your resume or as a link within your resume.
What You Will Do
Lead a graphic design team through implementation of assigned projects
Develop variety of creative solutions for project work at all stages from concept design through the preparation of print and delivery
Ensure that client goals are met by working closely with integration, production and operational teams as needed
Prepare specific deliverables including print pieces, onsite support tactics, creative for environmental support, and supporting digital graphics
Have advanced skills in graphic design, illustration, typography, branding, and The Walt Disney Company core leadership principles
Lead team of graphic designers and other support team members
Proactively communicate and coordinate with others in the organization, and as part of a larger, multidiscipline project team
Serve as Graphic Design representative at project team meetings
May influence department or project team based on specific expertise or previous experience
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 5 years of experience in Graphic Design practice
Proven leadership experience of a skilled design team
Demonstrated thoughtful design and artistic skills in solving design challenges
Demonstrated ability in Adobe Creative Cloud and digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and MS Office Suite
Knowledge of wayfinding principles and infographics
Knowledge of all phases of a creative development and implementation
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership experience within The Walt Disney Company
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or equivalent work experience in a creative space
Benefits and Perks
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 .
#DXMedia
Job ID:
10107358
Location:
Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company:
Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.