Art Director (Social Media & Digital Content)
Location
Glendale, CA | United States
Job description
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
We are Disney's Yellow Shoes, the in-house creative agency for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products. Every day, we create compelling, impactful creative content for one of the most beloved brands on the planet. Help inspire that magic by being part of a team that exists to push the limits of entertainment marketing and create the never-before-seen!
The Art Director (Social Media & Digital Content) is a true digital native, who will collaborate closely with the Group Creative Director and Copywriter (along with the broader Creative and Production teams) to ideate and craft innovative social-first design concepts. The Art Director is a creative hybrid, deeply embedded in the design culture, lives and breathes social media and can bring forth quick-turn design solutions that resonate with diverse audiences for all current and emerging digital and social channels.
You will report to the Production Director.
This is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate with Copywriter partners and the larger creative team to conceptualize and deliver compelling social-first creative concepts tailored for Disney audiences.
- Craft outstanding content for all digital and social channels, ensuring every piece echoes the ethos of the brand and aligns with our overarching creative strategy.
- Interpret creative briefs, integrate feedback from clients and partners, and ensure the final output is both engaging and reflective of the client's vision.
- Ensure projects remain on track, deadlines are met, and the quality of work remains uncompromised.
- Guide photographers, designers, directors, editors, and other vendors, ensuring alignment of vision and quality in the creative output.
- Construct cohesive creative presentations, effectively communicate your ideas, and engage with internal partners with confidence and clarity.
- Stay updated on Disney's rich history while also being at the forefront of design trends, especially within the social and digital world.
- Maintain proficiency in ever-evolving social platform functionalities.
- Deliver refined creative concepts for internal presentations that you will later execute.
- Take mentorship from Senior Creatives, ensuring deliverables meet expectations.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years within a digital agency, emphasizing hands-on social media content creation or relevant experience.
- Proven capability in ideating for the digital and social landscape.
- Outstanding design and comping abilities, with a keen eye for typography and photography.
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring every piece you produce is of the highest standard.
- Genuine curiosity about the Walt Disney Company's rich history – from films and animation to television and theme parks.
- Materials Required for Consideration: An outstanding portfolio showcasing your narrative prowess and a CV is mandatory. (please submit with application and provide any necessary passwords)
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator). Knowledge of After Effects and 3D is a significant plus.
Education
- Ad school or liberal arts (4-year) degree is preferred.
- A minimum of an associate's (2-year) degree in advertising, art, graphic art, or design.
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
This position is located in Glendale, CA.
The base salary for this position in Glendale, CA is $92,800.00 to $124,400.00. 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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The base salary for this position in Glendale, CA is $92,800.00 to $124,400.00. 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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