Production Designer Principal (Internal Assignment/Project Hire) at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Entertainment, Theme ParksIndustries

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in theme park design, production and installation
Extensive knowledge of dimension design, set decoration and production
Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques and materials
Knowledge of show requirements for special effects, lighting, media design
Domestic and International travel required
Specialty Production Designers and Field Art Directors to have experience and expertise in 1 of the following 3 disciplines: Rockwork (some experience in the field on Disney rockwork projects, including knowledge and mastery of methods and materials particular to rockwork, development of rockwork models, coordination of corresponding show elements, application and articulation of plaster, cage construction and installation) or Facades (proven experience)

Responsible for "E" ticket or multiple attractions or areas
Partners with Show Design and Production Manager in creation of show design and production strategies
Leads teams, collaborates and makes decisions across divisions
Provides leadership to other disciplines on cross-functional teams
Provides day-to-day art direction to production and installation crews
Oversees dimensional design teams
Makes decisions on day-to-day and strategic planning of projects, including problem resolution, risk mitigation, and recommendations that impact project objectives for multiple attractions or areas and across project teams of diverse disciplines
Oversees design and production progress to schedule and budget and advises on impact of all proposed changes
Develops strategies for production of show elements
Researches new/existing materials relative to company standards and applicability to project goals
Oversees Show Art disciplines at scope level, partnering with DOW leads
High level responsibility for providing information to be included in executive level summary reports and presentations communicated out to Senior Leadership
Travels to vendor locations, domestic and international, to review vendor’s scope of work