Color Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

Job Posting Title:

Color Design Lead - Disney Television Animation

Req ID:

10155683

Job Description:

About this Role and our Studio 

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.  

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. 

  

By submitting an application for this Color Design Lead role, you may be considered for any Color Design Lead positions that arise until the expiration date provided.  

Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026. 

What you will do

• Work closely with the Executive Producer, Director, and Art Director on all aspects of the series’ look, color and tone 

• Obtain Creative Leadership approval on all color models that are created for each episode prior to shipping to the assigned vendor animation studio  

• Assist and work closely with Background Painters with creating and maintaining consistency in regards to the color and design of the series 

• If applicable, create color scripts or palettes to guide all color choices for each episode based on the story needs, in addition to the Production Designer and/or Art Director’s general artistic direction 

• Manage the Color Design team through distributing handouts, providing notes, and revisions in preparation for an art review 

• Manage, execute, and maintain color style props, effects, character turnarounds, expressions, special poses, and size comps to the vendor animation studio for each shipment as it pertains to its assigned episode 

• If applicable, responsible for filling out all route sheets for the series 

• Work with the Art Director to review and approve pre-production color designs and storybook elements from the animation studio if applicable 

• Assist in the post- production and retakes process regarding an Color materials 

• Adhere to the production schedule provided by Producer to ensure cost effective, timely production 

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and insight 

• Able to work independently in a fast paced environment 

• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible  

Education 

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience 

Job Location

• This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.

The pay rate for this role in California is $74.68 to $88.56 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

TVA Production Management

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-09