Thank you for your interest in opportunities with Walt Disney Animation Studios.

In order to apply, please fill out our online application to create a profile. Once your account has been activated you will be able to submit your resume, portfolio/reel (if applicable) and apply for open positions.

You should submit a portfolio/reel that demonstrates your artistic ability. Your samples will be evaluated by members of our artistic staff. From their conclusions, we are able to determine if your knowledge, skills and experience apply to Walt Disney Animation Studios.

You should include the following, if applicable:
Resume
Portfolio/Reel
Breakdown List

Your demo reel should be between 3 and 5 minutes. The following formats are accepted:

Upload
Files will only be accepted as .jpg, .pdf., .doc, .mov and .mp4 format, .jpg and .pdf files must be RGB color format – minimum size 11" X 8.5" (1553 X1200 pixels) at 150 dpi and follow the naming format: Firstname_Lastname_#.jpg (john_smith_01.jpg). Do not use spaces or any special characters (&%}$#@(!*=+:>?~\|,;) in the file names. A single PDF file can be presented as a booklet form containing multiple files.  Each file is limited to a maximum size of 100MB.

Website
Indicate your URL on the Website page in your profile. Please note, if we call you in the future, we may need a physical portfolio and/or DVD/CD media for playback and further review.

Portfolio and/or DVD/CD
If you are submitting a portfolio, please send copies of your work only (do not send originals). We are unable to return any material. We recommend that you present your best work and limit your items accordingly.

All DVDs must be NTSC with a Region Code 1 (USA, Canada) or Region Code 0 (Region Free).  Digital files will only be accepted as a .pdf, .jpg, .tiff, .eps, .mov and .mp4 format QuickTime movies will be accepted on CD or DVD provided they adhere to the following desired format: DVD/video, Apple Sorenson codec with a ".mov" extension. This format may require QuickTime Pro or other video editing software for execution. For more information on QuickTime and QuickTime Pro please see http://www.apple.com/quicktime/

After creating your profile, print the mail in receipt and attach it to your portfolio/reel.  Send all material to:  

Walt Disney Animation Studios
Attn: Animation Resources
500 S. Buena Vista Street
Burbank, CA 91521-4854

Your submission should represent your skill set and representative process samples such as sketches, gray scale models and/or works in progress.
- Modelers should include wire frames and turnarounds;
- Riggers should display tool sets;
- Animators should include a variety of physical movements and actions, but must include facial animation;
- Look Development should include texture paints, maps and the final look, if applicable;
- Story and Visual Development Artists should present sketchbook samples as well as finished compositions.

Life drawings are not required, but preferred for all submissions. We ask that you not show work currently in production and/or under confidential guidelines at other studios or companies. We understand that his may limit the showcase of your capabilities. If this is your situation, we recommend that your submission display only the work available to the public with an indication that a later submission will be provided once approved or released.

All media submitted should include a Breakdown List (see sample). This list explains what work you were responsible for and, if applicable, what technique/software was used. Example: Shot 1, The City, Maya 6.0, I animated the people walking down the street. Buildings and trees modeled by Jane Doe; Shot 2, Ocean, Maya 6.0, I modeled, rigged and animated the fish; Shot 3, Woodland, Acrylic Paint, I painted all of the backgrounds. Some artists list their responsibilities directly onto their reels as each segment is playing or list it in their portfolio. It is helpful to describe your role in the media/portfolio you are sharing with us.