Universal Creative · 2 days ago
Production Designer – Domestic and International Opportunities
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expUniversal Creative is a company specializing in themed entertainment design, and they are seeking a Production Designer to lead a multi-disciplined design team. The role involves overseeing the development and technical execution of design elements for rides and shows, ensuring the integration of creative vision and project requirements.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
As directed by the Show Producer, and in collaboration with the Art director and Creative Director, responsible for developing and executing the Creative Director’s 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 stakeholder’s 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 environment. Evaluates 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
Qualification
Required
Must have completed a full project design and construction cycle with experience in every phase of the process from concept design through construction, fabrication, and installation
Must be a creative, innovative, organized thinker and problem solver with strong technical and artistic 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
Must be proficient in AutoCAD with strong skills in 3D modeling software such as Revit, 3ds Max, etc
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. (Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Design, Theater, Graphics, Computer Animation, etc.)
Company
Universal Creative
At Universal Creative, we design, develop, and deliver the most compelling themed entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Dobrzyn
Senior Vice President, Chief Project Management Officer
Erica Landis
Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner
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