Production Designer – Domestic and International Opportunities

At Universal Creative we design develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Designer having project design and installation experience is responsible for leading a multi-disciplined design team in the development documentation coordination and technical execution of the creative intent for all ride and show related elements and areas. Responsible for leading the development of virtual and physical models drawings and drawing packages depicting design and art direction for all show and scenic components of a project through oversight of vendor efforts and internal resources. Responsible for creating multiple technical and creative approaches and solutions to meet critical design criteria such as : guest experience theoretical hourly capacity show timing vehicle spacing etc. while adhering to local building codes.

As directed by the Show Producer Art Director and Creative Director 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). Responsible for the development of show set drawings & packages 3d models animations and animatics that detail and integrate the various ride & show elements of an attraction. Utilizes various modeling & drafting techniques 3d modeling / animating & drawing techniques and tools (e.g. AutoCAD Revit 3ds Max Maya Adobe Graphics software 3D software etc.) to create dimensional scale drawings and models detailing the design intent 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 and in collaboration with the Art director and Creative Director responsible for developing and executing the Creative Directors vision through the production of coordinated design drawings and deliverables. Ensures that projects meet or exceed creative design intent and achieves desired creative guest experience on budget and schedule. Key participant in cost schedule technical integration and other discussions.
• Oversees the design efforts of external resources and vendors ensuring they are capturing the design intent and stakeholders needs in the project design through documentation in models and drawings while adhering to Universal standards. 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.
• Participates in design cost schedule and technical reviews. Responsible for the development of creative design color boards sketching drafting and models and other creative output that outline solutions to integrate elements into a themed sightlines visual intrusion and concealment of non-theatrical equipment within an on-stage environment. During construction oversees contractors develops in-field solutions and follow-up documentation. Ensures project completion of documentation of art and finish specifications materials specification and design drawings.
• Mentors and provides guidance and training to staff related to career goals and technical skills. Motivates staff to accomplish assignment goals. Builds bench strength within the staff by identifying training and development opportunities. Leads staff and communicates job expectations planning coaching. Develops and implements policies procedures and show set design standards.
• 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. 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

EDUCATION

Bachelors degree in related field preferred. (Architecture Interior Design Fine Arts Design Theater Graphics Computer Animation etc.)

EXPERIENCE

8 years theatrical design and production experience with field installation experience; 3 years experience schematic phase through install or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Graphic Design,Prepress,Adobe Acrobat,Layout Design,Production Design,Packaging,Adobe Creative Suite,Adobe Photoshop,Adobe Illustrator,CorelDraw,Sign Manufacturing,Adobe Indesign

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1