The Magic of SCAD Alumni: Inside Walt Disney Imagineering

From SCAD classrooms to Disney parks, university alumni have turned their creative passions into rewarding careers at Walt Disney Imagineering. Join these star SCAD alumni as they share their journeys from SCAD to Imagineering, the projects they’ve helped bring to life, and the creative skills they’ve carried with them along the way. Together, they’ll explore the many career paths within Walt Disney Imagineering and offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn big ideas into unforgettable experiences.

Panelists
Phillip Alan Hillis (M.A., animation, 2006; B.F.A., illustration, 2003), senior creative director
Jessica Hillis (M.A., illustration, 2007; B.F.A., animation, 2006) concept design studio manager
Juan Diego Torres Brenes Laroche (B.F.A., animation, 2021) figure and ride technical artist
Ess Fortunato (B.F.A., sound design, 2011), senior creative and media producer