Group Creative Director - Yellow Shoes

Job ID 10131662 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Experiences Date posted Dec. 03, 2025

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Yellow Shoes, the in-house creative agency for Disney Experiences, is where compelling storytelling, emotional connection, and limitless imagination come to life. We don’t just market Disney—we live it. With a deep understanding of our brands and a seamless integration across business lines, we create crave-worthy content that sparks wonder, drives desire, and inspires action.

Our culture blends bold thinking with heartfelt care. We champion creativity, encourage bravery, and foster an inclusive environment where Cast Members are empowered to dream big and then go bigger. Here, innovation is more than a buzzword; it’s the magic behind everything we do.

We’re seeking a visionary Group Creative Director; a master storyteller, a strategic thinker, and an inspiring team leader. You’ll be instrumental in shaping bold, breakthrough campaigns that work across digital, social, streaming, and emerging platforms. With a strong foundation in writing and a passion for narrative craft, you’ll develop ideas that resonate deeply and authentically with audiences. The Group Creative Director should be a creative powerhouse with a passion for the written word and a portfolio that showcases award-winning storytelling across platforms and a digital native with deep expertise in social media storytelling and platform dynamics.

This is a rare opportunity to lead with both head and heart, combining creative intuition, strategic insight, and technological fluency to push the boundaries of what’s possible in brand storytelling.

You’ll report to the Director, Creative.

This is a full-time position.

What You’ll Do

Lead the creative vision across multiple business lines, guiding both concept and execution from ideation to delivery.
Inspire and mentor creative teams, fostering craft excellence and professional growth.
Stay hands-on throughout the creative process—balancing big-picture thinking with sharp attention to detail.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to shape strategic direction and deliver standout creative work.
Drive ideas that span digital, social, experiential, and traditional media—with an emphasis on emerging platforms and evolving storytelling formats.
Champion a storytelling-first approach grounded in consumer insight and cultural relevance.
Oversee day-to-day workstreams in partnership with Resource and Account Management to ensure deadlines, budgets, and creative excellence are aligned.
Cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment where bold ideas are welcomed, and multiple perspectives are valued.
Present high-level creative concepts to stakeholders at all levels, articulating vision with clarity and confidence.
Lead vendor and production teams with creativity and efficiency to bring world-class content to life.
Inspire, motivate, and challenge teams to elevate their craft and look beyond the brief to uncover powerful ideas that connect.

Required Qualifications & Skills

10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably within an agency or brand environment.
Proven ability to lead large-scale, integrated and trend-driven campaigns across digital, social, experiential, and broadcast.
Mastery of creative software (PowerPoint, Keynote) and presentation tools.
Deep understanding of audience behavior, platform trends, and consumer insights.
Experience mentoring and managing multiple creative teams.
A hybrid creative skillset spanning concept development, strategy, production, and emerging tech.
A forward-thinking mindset with an eye on innovation and future formats.
Passion for Disney and a deep appreciation for its storytelling legacy including film, animation, television, and theme parks.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Materials Required for Consideration: Portfolio and CV (please submit with application and provide any necessary passwords).

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

This position is located in Glendale, CA.

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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The base salary for this position in Glendale, CA is $153,200.00-$205,400.00. 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.

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About Disney Experiences:

Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.

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 Destinations, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.

Disney Destinations, 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.

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