Thematic Exhibit Architect (Hiring Immediately)

About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.

The Show Set Department turns concepts into reality, supporting the project team in creating the best show in the most effective manner. The Show Set Department crafts documents which express the design intent, coordinates and integrates all show fields within the boundaries of the architecture, and develops that intent into a biddable set of documents for fabrication and installation. The team continues its support of the design intent in vendor shops and through installation in the field.

Areas of direct responsibility include all set walls, scenic flats, platforms, ground rows, murals, set decoration, animated props and artificial foliage. Additionally, the Show Set Designer coordinates the ride system, animated figures, show-action equipment, projection equipment, audio equipment, ride sensors, special effects, rigging elements, facility elements, control rooms, guest egress, sprinklers, electrical boxes, exit signs, catwalks, themed lighting, show lighting, visual intrusion, maintenance access and all other physical entities within the show environment. Through the many artifices of the stage and entertainment medias, it is the mission of the Show Set Department to document highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible.

You will report to the Manager Show Set Design!

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

The Show Set Designer may independently craft single Attraction level projects.

Develop and communicate Show Set designs according to company standards and guidelines.

Support and assist Senior and Principal Show Set designers as required.

With support of Project leads and Management development workplans, budgets and schedules.

Track and report on work progress against schedule and budgets

Artistically hard-working as a designer with ability to work across varied design styles.

Lead and mentor others and provide vendor supervision

Take field assignment work with contractors.

Required Qualifications & Skills

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of Scenic Design with work in the Theme Park industry, Theatre, Interior design or Architecture.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in CAD drafting both 2D and 3D

Proficient with 3D modeling in Revit and or Rhino

Deals optimally with large amounts of data, changing conditions, incomplete data or uncertainty; understands how seemingly unrelated issues interact and affect one another

Perceived as diligent detailed, knowledgeable, and hardworking; assume ownership for work in both word and deeds

Proven track record to build contract documents across a variety of theming styles using hand drawings, 2D AutoCAD and 3D Model skills.

Experience with BIM / IPD design and implementation strategies.

Able to follow and apply all company drafting standards, policies and procedures

Works with the team to assist in the development of the scope, schedule and strategies for the project

Excellent communication skills, initiative-taker, highly motivated and highly respected

Willing to travel for extended periods of time

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Design, Interior Design, Architecture, with specialty in Scenic Design, Production Design, Interior Design, or Themed Architecture, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education

Advanced graduate degree in a related specialized field

Additional Information

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https : / / jobs.disneycareers.com / benefits

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