Recruiter, Artist Recruitment - Disney Television Animation

Job ID 10145575 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Mar. 12, 2026

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Job Summary:

About this Role and our Studio

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over forty years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.

Disney Television Animation has an opportunity for a Recruiter to join our team! The Artist Recruitment team supports hiring of all full-time, production-based crew positions for our Preschool and Kids & Family projects. We build talent pipelines and maintain processes that ensure fair consideration for all candidates while also meeting the quick demands of a production environment. This is a full-cycle Recruiter position that requires an eye for detail, knowledge of animation processes, a passion for story, and the design language to communicate with our creative leaders. As a people professional, the Recruiter must also understand hiring policies, procedures, applicable laws and guidelines, and be meticulous in their keeping of candidate records.

The Art Recruiter is a Project Hire position for 12 months. There is a possibility for extensions to be granted based on studio production needs.

What You Will Do

Responsible for full-cycle recruitment of top-tier talent, with a targeted emphasis on Story, Design and Production Management for all DTVA projects in current series and development
Collaborate with Artist Management, Production Management and Creative Leaders to develop recruitment strategies for open positions and future positions
Advise on interview techniques, candidate selection, compensation, immigration work visas, union guidelines, and industry trends.
Regularly communicate with hiring managers and other stake holders on search and candidate status.
Represent Disney Animation at major conferences and industry events. Ability to attract and bring in new and upcoming talent.
Assist efforts to coordinate the studio’s talent outreach efforts
Engage and develop relationships with recruiting partners in industry organizations and maintain awareness of professional trends and news. Understand overall landscape of studio schedules and how artist availability could be impacted.
Manage requisitions and candidate workflows through the company’s applicant tracking system and other in-house tools
Partner with stakeholders including Artist Management, Human Resources, Compensation, Labor and Production Management to execute recruitment tasks from requisition creation through offer.
Partner with Artist Recruitment team and other stakeholders, including Operations and Technology, to support onboarding of new employees and participate in New Hire Orientation as needed
Build relationships with Talent Acquisition (TA) counterpart across Disney studios and other lines of business
Offer support on cross-studios Talent Acquisition initiatives

Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
3+ years of experience in an in-house recruiting role with an emphasis on animation production roles
Strong knowledge of 2D and CG Animation, and/or Visual Effects production.
Proven ability to evaluate candidate artwork and/or technical qualifications.
Proven ability to effectively manage the recruiting process as well as relationships with hiring managers
General knowledge of employment law
Knowledge of Animation Guild (839)
Knowledge of immigration, work visas and employment law.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Experience with applicant tracking systems, Workday a plus.
Ability to travel for Animation industry events, conferences, and school outreach trips.
Strong consultative and partnering skills. Ability to establish priorities independently, multi-task efficiently, and work with diverse personalities and all levels of management in a high-pressure environment.
Outstanding customer service skills and ability to develop and foster relationships with internal stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and solid follow-through on multiple projects.
Positive attitude and ability to be flexible in a non-static environment
Ability to re-define and execute new processes and workflows in an ever-changing environment; demonstrate strategic and out of the box thinking.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent years of experience

Job Location

This is a fully onsite role based in Glendale, CA.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, California is $77,500.00 to $106,400.00 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.

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About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

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 Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Walt Disney Pictures 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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