Graphic Designer (CT)

Job Description

The Walt Disney Company enjoys a long history as the most innovative visual storytelling company. Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is where these stories are brought into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create magical memories that last a lifetime.
The Graphic Designer is responsible for creating compelling, informative, and shareable content that will achieve the greatest reach with our internal and external audiences. This includes conceptualizing, developing and executing creative design solutions for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, as they align with the Communication and Public Affairs division and the Disney brand. Expertise and experience in graphic design, photography and motion graphics are required for this role. An emphasis on creative innovation for the production of various print and digital designs — in numerous mediums and disciplines — must be applied to a wide-range of communication vehicles. Abilities and Behaviors:

• Be confident and decisive
• Be inquisitive, proactive and involved. Seek feedback from the team and business partners whose input matters to the success of any given project
• Be a strategic and innovative thinker. Produce cutting edge creative that inspires and elevates the team
• Operate from a place of accountability and ownership
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner in all settings i.e. via email or in person
• When working on any project, consider the current landscape and any integration points
• Demonstrate a positive and optimistic attitude towards the team and leadership
• Assume good intent and seek clarity for further context
• Build influence and design solutions that strengthen the reputation of the Creative Services team
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, or experience that is commensurate to fulfill the role
• Experience producing compelling and contemporary graphic designs and page layouts for publication and digital media
• Demonstrated 3D animation skills, Cinema 4D or Maya is desired
• Advanced sensibilities in branding and style guide development for best selection of art elements, font treatments, color and tonality
• Broad understanding of the role of design in society, culture, and business
• Demonstrated presentation/keynote, logo development, illustration and photography skills
• Ability to navigate a complex organization
• Minimum three years of experience in the graphic design field
• Demonstrate mastery of Macs and the Adobe Creative Suite of products
• Expertise in design methodology, design thinking, and design research
• Demonstrate strong creative and original thinker
• Ability to work collaboratively within a group (i.e. across multiple lines of business) as well as independently with little supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required
• Requires a natural curiosity for the Disney Brand
• Ability to adapt to different work styles
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Solution-oriented
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work within a deadline-oriented environment
• General knowledge of technology within the design field
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Travel may be required.
• Support internal and external digital and print media design for all Creative Services projects including work for DPEP Public Affairs. Design collateral that is engaging and provides the right solutions for the communication goals.
• Assist Creative Services Manager with creative aspects of design process, from initial review of comps to helping to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Execute photo shoots from start to finish by understanding client direction and expectations, art directing and handling post-production.
• Responsible for designing and animating 3D logos and graphics for print, online and video use.
• Work with the video producers to create compelling title sequences and lower third graphics to enhance professional video productions.
• Provide design direction/feedback to design team members, freelance graphic designers and interns.
• Work with printers to explore options that ensure a quality product is produced including understanding their capabilities and attending press checks.
• Enter information into project management system and verify that entries of all assigned projects are accurate, timely and written to support business needs.
• Demonstrate innovation, creativity and thoughtful integration.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Resort-wide clients/partners, team members, Segment partners and external vendors.
• Keep current on the various communication audiences to better understand their preferences and how to create collateral that will best communicate to them.
• Stay up-to-date on latest industry standards and trends for programs, hardware and design to better develop creative and innovative ways to make collateral pieces visually engaging, including attending design workshops, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional societies.

Responsibilities : Abilities and Behaviors:

• Be confident and decisive
• Be inquisitive, proactive and involved. Seek feedback from the team and business partners whose input matters to the success of any given project
• Be a strategic and innovative thinker. Produce cutting edge creative that inspires and elevates the team
• Operate from a place of accountability and ownership
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner in all settings i.e. via email or in person
• When working on any project, consider the current landscape and any integration points
• Demonstrate a positive and optimistic attitude towards the team and leadership
• Assume good intent and seek clarity for further context
• Build influence and design solutions that strengthen the reputation of the Creative Services team

Required Education :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, or experience that is commensurate to fulfill the role

Preferred Education :

• Minimum three years of experience in the graphic design field
• Demonstrate mastery of Macs and the Adobe Creative Suite of products
• Expertise in design methodology, design thinking, and design research
• Demonstrate strong creative and original thinker
• Ability to work collaboratively within a group (i.e. across multiple lines of business) as well as independently with little supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required
• Requires a natural curiosity for the Disney Brand
• Ability to adapt to different work styles
• Demonstrate high attention to detail
• Solution-oriented
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work within a deadline-oriented environment
• General knowledge of technology within the design field
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends. Travel may be required.

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