Character Design & Development Coordinator (Internal Assignment / Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10133351 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Oct. 14, 2025Job Summary:
About the Role & Team:
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.
The Character Design & Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the quality, schedule and scope of Costume Design projects by ensuring streamlined communication, product movement and process flow from concept design through implementation and closeout. This role provides support to the Character Programs and Development team on all aspects of their projects.
You will report to the Production Manager.
This role is an Internal Assignment/Project Hire with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do:
Assist the project team with coordinating the various components of the character development project lifecycle
Develops and maintains project files, labor, assist with project trackers, create shipping labels, and design input matrixes
Gather, organize, maintain, and distribute design documentation, presentations, strategies and communication
Prepare visually dynamic collateral and closeout documentation for appropriate archiving and Show Quality Standards use
Monitor meetings, task lists, communications, and provides updates as necessary to ensure proper integration and to resolve issues in a timely manner
Leads own tasks under immediate supervision of Design and Development leadership
Required Qualifications & Skills:
Minimum one year of experience in Costume, Fashion, or Entertainment related field
Experience using IOS operating system
Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Smartsheet
Proficient in graphic design and the ability to build visually dynamic design presentations
Strong communication skills and ease in collaborating with all levels of partners
Demonstrated ability to take direction, respond to changes, develop relationships, and work collaboratively within a team setting
Skilled in resolving conflicts and solving problems
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with Disney Entertainment
Familiarity with costuming terminology
Skilled in Concur for coordinating and booking travel for Leaders
Prior experience as a character performer
Proficiency in video editing
Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education:
Advanced Degree in Theater or Arts related field
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: 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.
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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 Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Imagineering Live, LLC 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.