Senior Designer, Show Set – Expat Orlando/Singapore

Job Summary

The Senior Designer, Show Set leads the design, development, and documentation of the overall attraction, scenic and show elements primarily utilizing architectural and CAD software as a design and coordination tool. Leads the development of virtual and physical models, scene studies, renders, plans, sections, drawings and drawing packages depicting design and art direction. As part of the Creative Design team, will assist the Assistant Director, Creative Design, Production Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director in the development of details creatively integrating the myriad show, facility, equipment, and elements into the overall creative environment. Manages the integration and coordination of show and facility elements in the drawing package. Utilizes various drafting techniques, 3D modeling & drawing techniques and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe Graphics software, 3D software, etc.) to model, draw, draft and create dimensional, scale drawings and models detailing the design intent and the integration of various show elements with each other and the facility. Responsible for designing to project program and budget, and for coordinating and integrating with other disciplines including but not limited to engineering, operations, and architect/engineer of record.

Major Responsibilities

• As directed by the Show Producer, Art Director, Creative Director, or Production Designer, conceives, develops and iterates ride and show design elements that are assembled into a high-quality show set design package. The show set package articulates the creative design intent and details the various show elements of an attraction, such as scenery, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, props, animated props, audio equipment, lighting equipment and more.
• Manages and designs the creative development and iteration of ride and show design elements with a focus on scenic, props, environment, architecture, facility, sightlines, and scale through various phases of development. Manages and develops the show set design package. Manages and develops presentation materials including sketches, storyboards, layouts, illustrations, plans, sections, and elevations.
• Manages both internal and external resources in the development of creative design deliverables. Acts as a project liaison for internal and external partners.
• Participates in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews, and is responsible for developing creative and feasible solutions to integrate elements into a themed environment.
• Mentors and provides guidance and training to staff related to career goals and technical skills. Motivates staff to accomplish assignment goals. Builds bench strength within the staff by identifying training and development opportunities. Leads staff and communicates job expectations, planning, coaching. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and show set design standards.
• Establishes, builds, and maintains positive and productive team relationships based on open communication, trust and teamwork with project partners, departments, disciplines, and personnel. Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members. Acts as project liaison for appropriate internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property developers.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Additional Information

• Prior theme park show set design experience is required.
• Must be a creative, innovative, organized thinker and problem solver with strong technical and artistic ability with various design techniques/tools such as show set / scenic design and drafting, 3D modeling, architectural design, and/or others.
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in both AutoCAD and Revit. Preferably has 3D computer modeling & rendering skills.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Supervises Exempt and Non-Exempt Team Member.
  
  

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. (Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Design, Theater, Graphics, Computer Animation, etc.)

Experience

6 years within attraction development environment is required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have successfully designed, developed, and assembled several project show set design packages.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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