Production Designer - E-Ticket Attraction - Fall 2023
Company: Universal Orlando
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Production Designer, as part of the creative
design team, is responsible to oversee, lead, and manage the design
and execution of all show related elements and areas. The
Production Designer is a creative, innovative, and organized
thinker able to create multiple technical and creative approaches
and solutions to meet critical design criteria, such as, guest
experience, hourly ride capacity (THRC), show timing, vehicle
spacing, etc., while adhering to local building codes. As directed
by the Show Producer and Creative Director, the Production Designer
ensures that the project creative vision and design intent is
accurately integrated and documented in models and drawing
packages, and executed in the field. Coordinates with all Project
personnel, departments, and disciplines (e.g. Design, Ride Show
Engineering, Facility Architecture & Engineering and Project
Management). Participates in early concept development through
design development of new attractions, rides, show, and
environmental projects. Responsible for the development of show set
drawings and packages that detail and integrate the various show
elements of an attraction. Utilizes various drafting techniques and
tools (e.g. AutoCAD, ADOBE Graphics software, 3D software, etc.) to
create dimensional, scale drawings and models detailing
construction methods and the integration of various show elements
with each other and the facility. Responsible for designing
construct-able projects to project program, creative intent,
schedule, and budget requirements.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:* As
directed by the Show Producer, responsible for developing and
executing the Creative Director's vision through the production of
integrated, constructible design drawings. Responsible for ensuring
the accuracy and practicality of design through all phases of a
project. Ensures that projects meet or exceed creative design
intent and achieves creative desired guest experience on budget and
schedule. Key participant in cost, schedule, technical, integration
and other discussions.* Organizes and manages in-house and external
design resources. With the Show Producer, identifies talent and
resources and requirements necessary to complete the project.
Oversees and gives day to day work assignments to the design team
during all phases of the project, including production and
installation, in a manner that meets the project design intent,
schedule and budget. Initiates and organizes design reviews as
often as needed during the process. Oversees show vendors and
consultants to maintain the integrity of the original design during
all phases of the project.* Establishes, builds, and maintains
positive and productive team relationships based on open
communication, trust and teamwork with project partners,
departments, disciplines, and personnel. Communicates, inspires,
and maintains project intent among all team-members.* Develops and
presents appropriate project presentations to both internal and
external audiences to communicate project concept, content and
status and to gain approvals. Acts as project liaison for
appropriate internal and external partners, licensors, and
intellectual property developers.* Understand and actively
participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by
following established UO policy, procedures, training and team
member involvement activities.* Performs other duties as
assigned.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must have successfully designed,
developed and installed attraction projects. Must have theatre,
scenic design, and/or architecture experience and training. Must be
a creative thinker and problem solver with strong technical ability
with various design techniques/tools such as show set / scenic
design and drafting, 3D modeling, architectural design, and/or
others. Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and
ability to work effectively in a team environment.SCOPE:
Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing
situations; detailed understanding of technical issues. Influences
decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact and
maturity. Will work in all phases of projects as directed, from
blue sky though to project closeout, design and field installation.
Will be assigned to a wide range of tasks and project sizes and
types.EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Theatre, Fine
Arts or related field required. Technical school: Scenic
Fabrication or design related field preferred. Master's degree in
Architecture, Theatre, Fine Arts or related field
preferred.EXPERIENCE: 8-12 years Theatrical design and production
experience with field installation experience or 6-8 years within
attraction development environment is required; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.Your talent, skills and
experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation
package.Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from
search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted
by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the
Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written
Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando
HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal
Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by
Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other
means.Universal elements and all related indicia TM & 2023
Universal Studios. 2023 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved.
EOE
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