Marvel Visual Director Andy Park Has Been Laid Off After 16 Years

Early last week, Josh D’Amaro confirmed that 1,000 employees were being laid off as part of The Walt Disney Company’s efforts to streamline its marketing and brand operations.

“We have experienced a great deal of change these last few years, both at the company and across our industries,” D’Amaro wrote in a memo to employees.

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“I know this is hard. Those that will be leaving us have done meaningful work here and care deeply about this company. These decisions are not a reflection of their contributions, or of the overall strength of the company. Rather, they reflect our continual evaluation of how to more effectively manage our resources and reinvest in our businesses.”

Marvel Studios Was Hit Hard

While it initially appeared that the cuts would be limited to Disney’s advertising division, it soon became clear that the impact was broader.

One unit hit particularly hard was Marvel Studios’ Visual Development team, which was largely eliminated.

Image Credit: The Walt Disney Company; Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios

As part of the layoffs, Director of Visual Development Andy Park was also let go.

Park’s Storied Career

Park joined Marvel in 2010, initially working on Captain America: The First Avenger.

“Marvel Studios Visual Development: 2010–2026. End of an era. I was there at the start of a team that broke the mold. 16 years, 40+ films, and 15 films led as Director of Visual Development. I couldn’t be prouder of the history we made,” he wrote on social media.

Photo: Andy Park

Throughout his career, Park contributed to films including Avengers: Endgame, Thor: Ragnarok, Black Widow, and Avengers: Infinity War.

He also played a key role in shaping the on-screen looks of characters like Black Widow, Captain Marvel, and Doctor Strange.

Photo: Andy Park

While Park is no longer with Marvel, he ended his message on a hopeful note.

“My journey continues…”