Manager-Audio Systems Design
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10102630 Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Oct. 09, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations worldwide. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!
With an in-depth understanding of audio design and the ability to realize through the effective execution of the creative process, our Manager of Audio Systems Design serves as the creative leader and representative for the entire department.
This is a full-time role reporting to the Manager of Technical Production.
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement Audio Systems designs for live shows and facility infrastructure
- Participate in a Project’s creative development and production phases
- Provide direction, oversight, and input during Creative Reviews, Design Reviews, and other major milestones
- Be an engaged leader in the research & development efforts for Audio systems
- Responsible and accountable for the audio systems and quality of all of our Disney Live Entertainment productions
- Help our designers to plan, prioritize, coordinate, brainstorm, problem-solve, budget, procure, install, and implement their design concept
- Accountable for resource planning, staffing forecasting/projections, and estimating at both the department and project levels
- Develop/maintain a pipeline of both internal and external Audio Design Talent
- Function as mentor/coach for our department and the DLE organization
- Actively engage in the creative development/professional growth of our designers and leaders
- Assist with negotiations and act as our leader for contracted Audio Systems Designers and vendors ensuring Disney quality, compatibility, training, and accurate documentation of all audio services delivered
- Define our new workflow strategies, technologies, and applications with responsibility for driving and implementing change
- Maintain relationships with Executive Leadership on behalf of our Audio Department
- Develop and maintain Industry connections, both functional and ceremonial
- Serve as our primary contact for the Manager-Technical Production and the Entertainment Standards, Safety, Design Assurance and Experience Integration Teams
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 8+ years of proven experience in the Entertainment Industry working in audio systems design, media playback, programming, routing, show development, and operation of live shows
- Outstanding understanding of current technology, theory, and industry standards for all aspects of audio systems design, as applied to live show and facility systems
- Demonstrated understanding of audio distribution and routing systems, including advanced network setup, advanced signal flow, file management, and advanced audio programming methods
- Demonstrated extensive experience in audio systems design practice and procedures including show design, live performer amplification, and audio control design
- Demonstrated functional leadership ability, including problem-solving, influencing abilities, negotiating skills, and continuous improvement process experience
- Ability to lead a creative team of proficient designers
- Function as a working member of the design team with a natural inclination to generate ideas with great proficiency
- Proven ability to initiate, coordinate, prioritize, take and provide direction, and complete multiple tasks on time
- Ability to handle financial/accounting issues relative to area of responsibility
- Strong verbal, written, presentation and public speaking skills are critical for leading, mentoring, and corresponding with all levels within the organization
- Demonstrated critical ability to educate and influence Peer Management levels and Senior Leadership
- Knowledge of our Walt Disney World Entertainment and industry standards
- Willingness to travel to domestic and foreign venues if needed
- Must have, or be willing to acquire a passport and corporate credit card for travel
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Technology and Design (MFA preferred), Audio Production or equivalent work experience
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: We offer 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 benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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About Walt Disney Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Disney Entertainment Productions, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Disney Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.