Associate Character Artist

Line of Business:
Merchandise

Location:
Shanghai, China

Job Summary:

Associate Character Artist provides strong design concept and management of Character art and graphic art, providing art direction, concepts, design development, contract documentation and coordination of graphics as required. Designs and produces art for merchandise supporting Shanghai Disney Resort.

Key Responsibilities:

• The associate Character Artist is the brand, character and story ambassador, protecting the Company's Intellectual Property and brand integrity.
• Responsible for the creative output of assigned projects or programs across all lines of business.
• Participates in the ideation, presentation and execution of their assignments, following through on all creative deliverables.
• Responsible for the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of their assignments, working closely with the Production Team to ensure that final art is completed to manufacturing specifications for packaging.
• Collaborates with the Graphic Designers and Product Designers to create product designs.
• Partners with the Design Manager, Product Development, Planning and Sourcing teams to define Disney Character art implementation strategy and quality.
• Partners with internal and external clients to ensure that character integrity, brand and creative standards are met.
• Provides expert input for department staff resources, including training, development and evaluation of staff, new hires and consultants as needed to support projects.
• Prepares final art, ready for vendor production when required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Graphic Art/Design, Illustration or fine arts.
• A portfolio of professional design work that demonstrates skills and experience in the graphic design field.
• 3+ years' experience in Illustration/Graphic arts.
• Conceptual skills with the ability to create situational compositions, backgrounds and props.
• Working knowledge of diverse art styles and techniques.
• Good presentation skills, organization skills, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and detail-oriented.
• Partnering skills and excels in a team dynamic.
• Influencing abilities.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Illustrator and PhotoShop as well as Word, Xcel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in writing, reading and speaking Mandarin and English.