Interior Designer (Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10096067 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Sep. 18, 2024Job Summary:
About the 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 Interior Design family is responsible for the design of interior spaces in our theme parks, primarily restaurants, retail, theaters, and attraction queues. They are also responsible for our hotels and cruise ships' design or design oversight. The scope of work encompasses conceptual design through contract documentation and field installation, including specifications of all materials and furnishings.
The Interior Designer will report to the Manager, Interior Design.
This is an estimated 30-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.
A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé or a completed application packet may not be fully considered for the position. If a password is required to access your portfolio, please be sure to include it as well.
What You Will Do
Support various phases of projects, concept through field installation, by assisting with technical documentation.
Provide design support in the form of graphic illustrations, imagery boards, color renderings, and 3D digital models for concept presentations.
Produce research documentation on assigned projects.
Perform various documentation for color & material design and FF&E design and specifications.
Required Qualifications & Skills
3+ years of experience and working knowledge in the practice of interior design.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proven thoughtful design, artistic skills, and professional judgment in problem-solving.
Demonstrated proficiency in REVIT and digital illustration tools such as Creative Suite, Illustrator, and SketchUp.
Preferred Education
A degree from an accredited interior design program (4-year program preferred).
No professional licensure is required but you should be working towards passing the NCIDQ exam for certification or license.
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: 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.
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 Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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.