Designer - Highly Skilled_USA_USD

Qualifications:
Minimum 5 years' experience in theatrical design, themed entertainment design, exhibition design, or other creative design background.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specific design programs of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Proficient in 3D modeling programs, primarily in SketchUp and Rhino, with experience in 3D rendering programs
Proficient in computer aided drafting programs
Solid in Microsoft Office programs of Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
Experience with in-field art direction, fabrication, and installations.
Extensive background in managing design of projects from concept to completion.
Solid understanding of live entertainment production in a theme park.
Must be available to work on nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Ability to read, interpret and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Strong time management skills.
Strong creative collaboration skills, partnering with other design disciplines, and delegating work to lower-level designers.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:



Work with the Creative Director to support the generation of visuals via sketches, storyboards, photo studies, and referential concept renderings to communicate preliminary design ideas for pitch presentation packets and distribution amongst other project partners.
Create production design packets for all phases of a project which includes conceptual artwork and renderings, detailed ground plans and elevations, material and paint callouts, references, and any extra supporting documentation.
Create show set design drafting packages to relay design details to internal project teams for review/approval and to vendors for bidding and construction.
Build 3D models accurate to scale that convey a project's spacial layout, considering guest interactivity and location restraints.
Graphic design and build print-ready-artwork for in-park signage, special event signage, show set pieces, etc. at as high-quality prints, with legally approved fonts and imagery.
Generate style guides and print matrices to ensure any visual graphics produced for the event adheres to the defined design parameters of the project.
Work with IP stakeholders as needed on proper usage of brand, adhering to all style guides and any specific IP requests, acting as the stewards of the IP.
Collaborate with Associate Production Designers, other design departments, project stakeholders, and vendors in all phases of production.
Present designs to project teams, IP holders, and Sr. Leadership to communicate vision and implementation of project elements.
Provide art direction and creative buy off with 3rd party vendors, requiring a strong understanding of fabrication, materials, paint and finishings. Typically requires travel to their shops.
Facilitate on-site art direction during installation of assigned projects, communicating with the on-site team to ensure elements are fabricated and installed according to the provided design documents.
Cultivate and lead a culture that promotes a professional, collaborative, inspiring, and fun work environment for all Team Members.
Brings thoughtful, on-brand ideas to creative brainstorms and execution of assignments.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multi-task and delegate as required.
Leads design process and other collaborators to achieve results by developing talent, communicating effectively, solving complex creative challenges, and balancing multiple deadlines and deliverables.
Confidence to communicate across all lines of business, with all levels of management.
Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change, working in fast-paced environments with accelerated production schedules.
A strong passion to drive high quality results, both end product as well as process.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with other park department leaders and stakeholders.
Represent the company as a member of the Entertainment Department