Art Director- Marvel Games
Company: The Walt Disney Company
Location: Burbank
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Posting Title: Art Director- Marvel Games Req ID: 10125101
Job Description: About the Role & Team: Have you dreamed of joining
an expert team that will bring the full might and rich mythology of
legendary Marvel characters to help creators make exceptional
games? Do you have an acute sense of what makes a video game a
truly remarkable player experience? Do your gaming habits often
interfere with your sleep? Is there an unrelenting drive inside you
to play your part in crafting original, memorable, playable Super
Hero stories? We are Marvel Games, home of the team that
collaborates with the mightiest companies on Earth to bring
groundbreaking games to market. We are looking for an experienced
and exceptionally talented Art Director to join our team! The Art
Director will work closely with the Senior Art Director and Product
Development teams to lead and oversee the visual development of
multiple Marvel game titles of varying styles and genres. You will
work with external development teams to provide visual guidance and
brand feedback, as well as concept and design support as needed, to
elevate our visual quality standards across our diverse portfolio
of mobile, console, PC, and VR games. This is a full-time role. You
will report to the Sr. Art Director You must also submit a digital
portfolio. Please share or disable any passwords for efficient
review of portfolios. In this role, you will: Support the Senior
Art Director in the overall creative execution for multiple games,
ensuring brand authenticity and creative excellence across Marvel's
gaming portfolio. Ensure that all Marvel game projects stay
authentically on brand and make the best use of the incredibly rich
IP within the Marvel Universe. Lead the art and creative
development for multiple games in various stages of development, as
well as live-ops titles, by collaborating with external partners.
Mentor junior team members and share the knowledge of your specific
expertise with the wider team. Aid our partners in defining each
project’s style parameters and ensure each project has its own
unique visual and product identity across our gaming portfolio.
Provide art feedback on 2D concepts, 3D art, animation, VFX, and UI
by creating paintovers, mockups, and draw-overs to illustrate
changes and improvements and assist the team in achieving the
project’s visual goals. Research and identify innovative and new
visual styles and techniques; provide recommendations for new
products and partners. Develop style guides and brand guidelines;
attend film and television screenings and creative summits; share
brand knowledge and best practices with game development teams.
Create original Marvel artwork on an as-needed basis for our
partners. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the Marvel brand
(past and present) across multiple media including: film,
television, comics, and games. Required Qualifications & Skills: A
Subject-Matter Expert – You have broad and expert level knowledge
of art and design principles and techniques relating to character
and environmental design, such as: A master of color and light,
with a strong sense of design and composition. An exceptional
draftsman and painter, with the ability to sketch and iterate
quickly, and take ideas to a highly polished execution. Ability to
work in a broad range of visual styles and have an excellent
understanding of anatomy and heroic character proportions. Have a
solid understanding of graphic design principles. A Seasoned Pro -
Strong understanding of game development including: the latest art
creation pipelines (both 2D and 3D), technology requirements and
advancements, tradeoffs, and challenges associated with
development. Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop is a must; hands-on
experience with a 3D package (Maya, 3DS Max, etc.) is a plus.
Thoughtful – You are always assessing new and better ways to do
your job smarter, faster and more effectively. You have a
willingness to learn and embrace new ideas that optimize and
potentially diversify the way your team operates. A Collaborator–
Sympathetic and champion collaborator who can adapt and adjust to a
wide variety of studio work styles. A Game Connoisseur – You are
well versed and passionate about current trends in gaming,
including mobile, console, PC, VR, and competitive gaming.
Passionate about Marvel – An authentic love for all things Marvel!
Not only can you recall Marvel lore from decades of comics, films,
games, and animation, but you also understand the core DNA of these
characters and stories that is key to the Marvel brand. You Have: •
7 years of professional experience in AAA console, PC, or mobile
games as Art Director or similar role at industry-leading game
companies. • 3 years of people management experience preferred •
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability
to provide clear, concise, and actionable feedback, and present
ideas with clarity, conviction, and collaborative understanding.
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 . GamesJobs DCPJobs The
hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $126,800to
$170,000 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 - Games Job Posting Primary Business: Regional (NA -
Games) Primary Job Posting Category: Games-Art-Animation Employment
Type: Full time Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Burbank,
CA, USA Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code: Date Posted:
2025-07-09
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