Ethan Reed

Ethan Reed is a seasoned Character Artist currently employed at Just Play since June 2021. Previously, Ethan spent over two decades at Walt Disney Imagineering, where roles included Concept Design Lead, Senior Visual Effects Designer, Senior Concept Artist, Senior Show Animator, Production Designer, and Associate Animator. Notable achievements include art directing Minnie’s Style Studio for Tokyo Disneyland, creatively leading the global Duffy and Friends franchise, and originating the concept for Princess and the Frog in Splash Mountain. Ethan also played a pivotal role in the successful launch of Frozen in Disney Parks globally and contributed to award-winning attractions like Mystic Manor and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. Holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Character Animation from the California Institute of the Arts, Ethan's career started as a trainee at Disney, showcasing a trajectory marked by innovation and leadership in animation and design.