Associate Character Interaction Designer (Internal Assignment/Project Hire)

Job Posting Title:

Associate Character Interaction Designer (Internal Assignment/Project Hire)

Req ID:

10155969

Job Description:

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 Associate Character Interaction Designer (Internal Assignment/Project Hire) helps bring interactive character experiences to life by developing gestures, programming show files, and managing audio assets. Working closely with creative teams, this role creates training materials and presentations, tests interactive content, and helps ensure every experience is engaging and performs as intended.

 

You will report to the Senior Manager – Character Design & Development.

 

This is a temporary assignment with no guarantee of permanent placement.

 

What You Will Do:

• Participate in internal creative content and script review meetings

• Capture and analyze gesture data to support gesture creation

• Design and develop gesture grids and logic/bucket mappings

• Create and manage gesture XML files

• Program and test show files, including audio placement and labeling

• Tag and organize audio files to support show programming

• Develop training programs and “Train the Trainer” materials

• Create supporting materials, including presentations, activity guides, and physicality videos

• Produce PowerPoint presentations for training, reviews, and stakeholder communication

• Conduct show file testing to ensure quality, accuracy, and functionality

 

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in digital marketing design, product design, or training program development

• 3+ years of experience in live entertainment, WDI, character performing, training, or a related field

• Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with effective negotiation skills

• Highly creative and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Comfortable working in environments that include a variety of fibers, fabrics, and furs

• Demonstrated flexibility to support business needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

• Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally required

 

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Hold or be able to obtain a valid passport

• Experience working in Smartsheet, Glover, and ICE database

 

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is preferred

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.

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The hiring range for this position in Orlando, FL is $68,600.00 - $91,900.00 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:

Disney Live Entertainment

Job Posting Primary Business:

Costuming, Talent Casting, & Business Integration (DLE)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Costuming-Costume Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Kissimmee, FL, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-22