Production Designer Senior (m/f/d)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10100759 Location Wismar, Germany Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Nov. 18, 2024Job Summary:
Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research arm of The Walt Disney Company's (TWDC) Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, the accomplished corps of Imagineers manage the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects.
The Production Designer's primary goal is to ensure that the content and integrity of the concept is maintained throughout the design, production, and installation process. The demands of this role require an in-depth understanding of the creative intent and the ability for realizing it through the execution of the creative process. The Production Designer is the representative of the creative design team interfaces and supports their interests and shares their efforts.
You will report to Manger-Production Design. This position will be on-site in Wismar, Germany and is a fixed-term position through December 2025.
Responsibilities/You Will
Confirm design interface with Creative, A&E and D&P disciplines.
Collaborates in overall design process with project team.
Provides leadership for integration of all show elements.
Partner with dimensional design team in model efforts.
Establishes priorities and gives design direction to Show Set vendors.
Work with Show Set Lead to develop Design Drawings
Confirm scope details in preparation for reviews of all show design documents.
Determine and direct mock-up and staging efforts.
Report on design and production progress to schedule and budget to team leadership
Oversee design and production progress of Show Set elements Intuitive approach to resolving conflict and providing direction.
Oversee design and production progress of Show Set elements Intuitive approach to resolving conflict and providing direction.
Provide day-to-day art direction to production and installation crews.
Knowledge of available resources and how to use them to meet goals.
Develop leadership skills to work in team environment.
Oversee design and production progress of Show Set elements.
Participate in peer review sessions.
Subject-matter expert in the areas of Show Set production.
Ability to work collaboratively in a creative environment.
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
Experience theme park design, in theater, production and installation
Ability to read construction drawings.
3D software program experience preferred but not required.
Experience managing show set vendors in high end custom production
Hands-on experience with fabrication techniques and/or management of show set fabrication. These may include all or some of the following: welding, carpentry, scenic painting, molding, sculpting, fiberglass, miniature model making skills, etc.
Appreciation for an integrated design experience with multiple disciplines
Travel may be required.
Work is first shift but will require second and third shift periodically.
Required Education
High School Diploma and 7+ years’ experience in design and fabrication
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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 Walt Disney Imagineering (Germany) GmbH, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.