Careers
Our Teams
Making an Impact
in Every Role
Everyone on every team plays a role in the creation of our films. The result is a deep collaboration of artists and management in Production, with engineers and innovative problem solvers in Technology, supported by the structure of Studio departments. Learn more about how you can make an impact with us.
Animation Research Library
studio Team
Researchers, archivists, collections specialists and more, working together to conserve the work of Disney Animation.
Artist & Crew Management
studio Team
Department advocates for artistic and technical talent, focusing on individual career development and enhancing the collective craft.
Business Affairs/Legal
studio Team
Negotiating film talent deals and providing legal advice on film production and content.
Casting
studio Team
Searching for, auditioning, and guiding the selection process of all voice talent for Disney Animation.
Character Animation
production Team
Animators bring our characters to life, creating entertaining and emotional performances.
Creative Development
production Team
Creative Development supports Directors in the development of their story ideas.
Creative Legacy
studio Team
Preserving the integrity of Disney Animation characters, worlds, and stories.
Crowds Animation
production Team
Crowds Animation adds to our unique environments by breathing life into all inhabitants.
Data Center Services
technology Team
Engineering and support for our onsite Data Center.
Desktop Services
technology Team
Frontline Technical Support for every facet of the Studio, from artist and filmmakers to technologists and leadership
Editorial
production Team
Create or enhance the Director’s vision through pacing, acting, dialogue, and sound effects.
Effects Animation
production Team
Effects animators bring our believable worlds to life by adding motion to the worlds surrounding our characters.
Environment & Events
studio Team
Environment & Events keeps our building fun and creative, a space to encourage collaboration.
Finance
studio Team
Supporting strategic finance and planning activities during production.
Human Resources
studio Team
Human Resources makes sure the Studio’s most valuable asset– our employees– have everything they need to perform their day-to-day tasks in a healthy work environment.
Information Services
technology Team
Develop communication tools and applications for business, data, and communication throughout the Studio
Ink & Paint
studio Team
We are the bridge between yesterday and tomorrow.
Layout
production Team
Layout artists stage and block the cameras and characters in virtual environments through a combination of skills both artistic and technical.
Lighting
production Team
Lighting artists compose the digital lighting of the scene, and assemble the elements of a shot into a final composite.
Look Development
production Team
Creating the materials and textures that define the look of our characters, environments, and props.
Marketing & Publicity
studio Team
Partnering with The Walt Disney Studios on the theatrical, in home and digital releases of our films.
Media Engineering
technology Team
Design, engineering, and support for the Studio’s complex audio-visual systems
Modeling
production Team
Modelers build complex 3D character, set, and prop models, bringing concepts into dimensionality.
Music
studio Team
Managing music supervision, creative direction, recording production and distribution.
Platform Engineering
technology Team
Design and build technology that bridges our studio's hardware with its software.
Post Production
production Team
An essential part of the storytelling process, Post Production shapes the film from beginning through final delivery.
Product Design
technology Team
Create strong interface designs by analyzing workflows with users and technologists.
Production Management
production Team
Production Management partners with every department and is responsible for managing our films through scheduling, budgeting, and workflow.
Production Technology
technology Team
Collaborate, design and deliver tools that advance both the art and science of animated storytelling.
Production Training
studio Team
Production Training provides classes, lectures, and screenings to improve our skills in storytelling, filmmaking, history and art.
Project Management
technology Team
Provide planning and communication support for technology teams.
Recruitment
studio Team
Recruitment builds both internal and external relationships to hire the very best talent whose skills will touch and transform our films.
Render Services
technology Team
Design and deliver high-performance storage services, including the Studio’s hybrid cloud render farm
Rigging
production Team
Riggers create versatile rigs and controls to achieve the most appealing performances.
Set Extension
production Team
Set Extension Artists seamlessly and stylistically extend digital environments, creating expansive scenery through rendering background imagery.
Simulation
production Team
Simulation Riggers set up rigs and run robust simulations for cloth, hair, and muscle systems.
Stereo
production Team
Stereo Artists create an immersive and watchable 3D experience that supports the story of a film.
Story
production Team
Through sequential sketches, Story Artists work closely with directors and writers to explore the compelling ideas that will bring our characters and worlds to life.
Talent Development
studio Team
Talent Development guides up-and-coming students and graduates in taking their skills to the next level.
Technical Animation & Character Effects
production Team
Technical Animation Artists use rigging and simulation to animate elements that interact with a character.
Technical Directors
technology Team
Provide specialized technical solutions to each show in partnership with artists and technology teams.
Visual Development
production Team
Explore and create the look and appeal of the world: characters, costumes, environments, and props.
Teams that Collaborate
Our Production, Technology, and Studio teams work closely to bring our films to life. Learn more about the areas of our Studio and the role they play within Disney Animation.
Be Part of
Our Story
Careers
Each individual at our Studio contributes to the creation of our films. Be a part of our rich legacy of storytelling.
100 Years of
Storytelling
Feature Films
Universal stories, set in imaginative worlds, filled with compelling characters– our films have left indelible impressions on generations of fans around the world.
Inside
the Hat
Life at Disney
Our culture inspires the creative and innovative spirit found throughout our Studio.