Show Lighting Designer (m/f/d)

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) 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 WDI Show Lighting Department provides lighting designs for all areas our guests see when they enter our parks. This includes lighting for attractions, retail spaces, restaurant spaces, display areas, landscape, facades, and area development. The staff of the Show Lighting Department interface and support other WDI divisions as well as departments within our parks including Creative, Architectural, Engineering, Show Art, Show Ride, Park Operations and Park Maintenance. Through the medium of light, it is the mission of the Show Lighting Department to create highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible.

The is a temporary (fixed-term) position located in Wismar, Germany with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

• The Show Lighting Designer supports the design implementation and lighting installation effort as directed by the lighting design leads for the project

• The Associate Show Lighting Designer interfaces and coordinates with other show related disciplines

• Support development of and communicate Show Lighting design concepts

•  Input to Show Lighting database, schedules, dimmer panels, and Show Lighting drawings

• Interface with electrical engineering disciplines to insure placement of lighting design on electrical drawings

• Assist or direct in field implementation of Show Lighting design when required

• Interface with other disciplines throughout the various project phases as required

• Research fixture information and lighting technologies in support of design effort

• Work with supervisor in order to adhere to budget and schedule

• Support mock-ups and presentations including set-ups and strikes

• Support the programming of show related lighting control and light levels

• Document the implemented design

• Perform test and adjust tasks as needed

• The Show Lighting Designer may independently design projects

• Develop and communicate Show Lighting design concepts

• Perform primary interface with electrical engineering disciplines to insure placement of lighting design on electrical drawings

• Direct or assist in field implementation of Show Lighting design when required

• Obtain knowledge of new and developing lighting technologies

• Supervise teams during design and crews in the field.

• Assignment of this individual may require management of people and process.

• Travel up to 50% of the time

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in architectural lighting for themed environments.

• Experienced, professional lighting designer capable of producing designs which reflect both the theatrical and environmental nature of a WDI product

• Strong working knowledge of theatrical design and technical knowledge of specific discipline, including methods of construction

• Strong working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of specific discipline products into an attraction

• Current knowledge of new and developing technologies in field of expertise required

• Participates in high pressure environment with strict schedule deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

• Able to work well independently and in groups

• Takes ownership and accepts responsibility for all aspects of product as presented to  Disney’s guests

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to perform lighting calculations.

• Advanced experience in safety pertaining to theatrical installations and electrical installations.

• Advanced knowledge of fixed theatrical lighting fixtures and dimming equipment and electrical connections of same.

• Advanced knowledge of moving lights, theatrical controls and control distribution including DMX and Ethernet.

• Advanced knowledge of LED lighting systems including the design of power/data equipment to control LED lighting.

• Familiarity with CAD software and drafting ability.

• Familiarity with BIM software and Revit.

• Ability to operate and work off lifts, ladders and catwalks at heights.

• Appreciation and skill in the esthetic processes of lighting and lighting design.

• Must be able to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Past Experience with Lighting Design for Cruise Ships

• Knowledge of Lighting Previsualization Software

Education:

• BA or MFA preferred (Theater, Art, Design, Architecture) or equivalent work experience

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