Manager, Graphic Design at Disney in Kissimmee, FL

Manager, Graphic Design Location: Kissimmee, FL, USA Job Posting Title: Manager, Graphic Design Req ID: 10149616 Job Description: About the role: The Manager, Graphic Design leads a team of designers responsible for producing creative assets from concept to final artwork. This role provides creative direction, oversees workload distribution, and ensures high-quality execution aligned with franchise, consumer, and business needs. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Graphic Design. This position has the option to be on-site in Glendale, CA or Orlando, FL. What You Will Do: Lead, coach, and develop a team of Graphic Designers; provide feedback and performance guidance. Oversee creative development for style guides and portfolios across multiple properties. Translate franchise strategies into creative direction and actionable workstreams. Set priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of creative assets. Partner cross-functionally with Product Design, Brand Merchandising, Licensing, Franchise, and Studio partners. Work with great key partners within Disney and the respected IPs from Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel and 20th Century. Ensure consistency of creative standards and brand integrity across all deliverables. Introduce new creative techniques and approaches based on market and trend insights. Pitch creative and work closely with retail partners to build strong alliances and build our North American Licensing business. Facilitate ideation sessions and foster a creative, collaborative team environment. Present creative concepts to leadership and partners in formal and informal settings. Troubleshoot creative challenges and guide designers toward solutions. Required Qualifications and Skills: 6 years of professional experience in graphic design, character art, or merchandise design. 2+ years leading or mentoring designers. Advanced knowledge of Graphic Design principles and brand application. Strong traditional and digital drawing skills; ability to critique and elevate creative work. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to excel in a dynamic work environment with fluid timelines and priorities. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and Keynote. Preferred Qualifications: Product Design knowledge and experience are preferred. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Design, Illustration, or related field experience. Additional Information: Please include a portfolio with sample work (preferably without a password or include a password) Our Benefits: 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 #LI-REQ #DXMedia #DCPJobs #LI-Onsite The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $91,000 to $121,900 per year and in Glendale, CA is $95,500 to $128,000 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. Job Posting Segment: NA - Global Creative Job Posting Primary Business: NA - Global Creative Primary Job Posting Category: Product Graphic Design Employment Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Kissimmee, FL, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: USA - CA - 1201 Flower St Date Posted: 2026-05-08