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Steven Walker

Art Director at Wacky World Studios

Steven Walker has a diverse work experience in the art and creative industry. Steven started their career in 2000 at Walt Disney World as a Trainer and Academy Artist, teaching drawing classes and conducting animation workshops. Steven also worked as an Attractions Host, Greeter, and Food & Beverage Host during their time there. In 2006, they joined American Animation Studios as an Animator, Lead Character Rigger, Modeler, and Concept Artist. Steven worked on multiple projects, including "Patrick Henry, Quest For Freedom" and "Paul Revere, Midnight Ride." Steven later joined Walt Disney World again in 2008 as an Academy Artist, Trainer, and Private Dining Server. In this role, they taught drawing classes and trained new cast members. Steven also worked as an Instructor at Osceola Center for the Arts, where they taught cartooning classes and conducted workshops. From 2009 to 2012, they worked at Build-A-Bear Workshop as an Associate Workshop Manager and Bear Builder, where they directed a team and ensured guest satisfaction and sales goals were achieved. Steven also worked at Schmitty's Toons! as an Artist/Animator and at Wacky World Studios as an Art Director, where they designed themed environments and managed a team of artists. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong artistic skills and a passion for teaching and mentoring others.

Steven Walker received their high school education from Gateway High School, graduating in the year 2002. After completing high school, they attended Ringling College of Art and Design from 2002 to 2006, where they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Computer Animation.

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Timeline

  • Art Director

    June, 2012 - present