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Exhibition Designer (PH)

Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10104870 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Dec. 24, 2024

Job Summary:

Exhibitions Designer (PH)

Recognizing the unique and enduring creative legacy started by Walt Disney, the Walt Disney Archives was established in 1970 to collect, preserve and make available for research the historical materials relating to Walt and the company he founded.

This position will report to the Manager, Exhibitions. The qualified candidate must possess the following:

  • Core competency of exhibition, experiential, themed, and immersive design practices and techniques

  • Strong design communication skills, ability to read, analyze, interpret, and create floor plans, architectural, and technical drawings, as well as basic knowledge of algebra and geometry

  • Highly collaborative and confident, ability to work closely with project team to support the goals of the guest experience

  • Understanding of current popular software workflow such as SketchUp, Revit, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, and other similar software

  • Knowledge of techniques and best practices for safe and proper packing and crating of assets for storage, shipments, installation/deinstallation, and mounting

Responsibilities:

  • In collaboration with Manager, Exhibitions, conceive and design all components of exhibitions, including but not limited to: layout, fabrication of elements, color schemes, lighting, decorative case work, and interactives.

  • Design exhibition graphics, including ancillary promotional materials such as pitch decks, marketing toolkits, logos, and exhibition installation guides

  • Design object transport solutions, such as crates, internal housing, trucking load plans, and mounts

  • Provide design and supervision of contractors engaged to fabricate exhibition components, exhibit technology, graphics, and other exhibition elements

  • Participate in installs/de-installs of traveling exhibitions for both domestic and international venues

Required Experience:

  • At least 2 years previous experience in exhibition design, themed entertainment design, graphic design, and/or related.

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in exhibition design, graphic design, themed entertainment, museum studies, or engineering or equivalent professional experience.

  • Aware of current trends and latest technology in the fields of exhibitions, as well as themed, immersive, and experiential entertainment.

  • Ability to travel internationally, as needed


The hiring range for this position in North Hollywood, CA is $64,300 - $86,200 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

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 Worldwide Services, Inc., which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

Disney Worldwide Services, 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.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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