David Goetz
David Goetz is a production designer and art director whose work has shaped the visual identity of animated films. In 2016, Goetz contributed to the production design of Zootopia, a Disney feature that reimagined an animal metropolis with intricate urban and natural environments.
Biography
David Goetz is a production designer and art director whose work has shaped the visual identity of animated films. In 2016, Goetz contributed to the production design of Zootopia, a Disney feature that reimagined an animal metropolis with intricate urban and natural environments. The film’s layered design—balancing anthropomorphic architecture with ecological detail—reflected Goetz’s role in establishing the film’s immersive world.
Earlier, in 2010, Goetz served as art director on Tangled, the studio’s retelling of the Rapunzel story. The film’s blend of medieval fantasy and painterly aesthetics required careful staging of environments, from the tower’s secluded interiors to the bustling marketplace of Corona. Goetz’s contributions helped define the film’s visual narrative, coordinating c…
