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Senior Graphic Designer (Project Hire)

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10118548 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted6月. 16, 2025

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Graphic Designer to support the visual development and implementation of all branded, wayfinding, and decorative graphics on a new build cruise ship. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, precision, and technical know-how to help translate brand standards into shipboard environments, working closely with architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure design excellence and fabrication feasibility.

You will report to the Manager-Graphic & Fabrication Design.

This is an estimated 60-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your resume. Applicants without a portfolio link on their resume or a completed application packet may not be fully considered for the position.

What You Will Do

Design Development

• Develop and apply graphic concepts for wayfinding, environmental branding, safety signage, and decorative installations across the vessel

• Create mockups, presentation boards, and digital assets for review by stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with cruise line brand guidelines, maritime regulations, and safety standards

Documentation & Production

• Prepare detailed design intent packages and production-ready files (vector artwork, layouts, elevations)

• Collaborate with signage vendors, fabricators, and interior outfitters to align technical specs and materials with design vision

• Assist in producing signage schedules, location plans, and graphic specifications using Excel, Illustrator, or sign management software

Project Coordination

• Work alongside architects, engineers, interior designers, and shipyard teams to ensure accurate integration of graphics in architectural and construction drawings

• Participate in site visits and inspections (virtually or on location) to review mockups, material samples, and final installations

• Track and manage multiple deliverables across tight shipbuilding timelines

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 7 years of experience in environmental graphics, signage, or cruise ship design preferred

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and basic AutoCAD or Revit

• Experience with sign programming tools (e.g., Sign Agent, Excel, Smart Sheet)

• Familiarity with materials, substrates, and mounting methods used in marine and hospitality environments

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings

• Strong organization, communication, and documentation skills

• Willingness to travel extensively on various domestic and international assignments as needed supporting Disney Cruise Line assignments

• Passport and Valid Driver’s License preferred

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with cruise ship or hospitality new builds

• Understanding of SOLAS, ADA, and international maritime safety signage standards

• Knowledge of materials suitable for marine environments (e.g., etched metal, high-performance vinyls, marine grade aluminum, stainless steel, LED lighting, etc.)

• Comfort working within a multidisciplinary team across global locations and time zones

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Environmental Design, Industrial Design, or a related field

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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits .

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering .

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, visit the Disney candidate disability accommodations FAQs . We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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