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AOA · 2 months ago

Technical Design & Production Intern

Winter Park,FL,US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

AOA is a leading design, production, and project management firm that creates memorable and purpose-driven destinations. The Technical Design & Production Intern will assist in various projects, gaining hands-on experience in technical show production and enhancing skills in developing creative technologies.

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Responsibilities

Assist the Technical Design & Production Team in a wide variety of projects and tasks, including, but not limited to, designing and integrating A/V, lighting, and communications systems, developing fabrication drawings for technical show set pieces, visiting project sites for fact-finding, project observation, and system integration, and system testing and adjusting

Attend and participate in production meetings and regular technical department meetings, as required

Manage and coordinate the setup, programming, and maintenance of equipment needed to operate the Production space, which will include guest presentations/speakers, theatre lighting and audio, show and concert productions, and other special events

Operate and maintain safeguards for the technical assets of the Production Space, including supervising the use of audio, lighting, and communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of the overall space

Participate in company intern activities and tasks

Qualification

A/V production knowledgeCAD software proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinking skillsFlexibility

Required

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve technical issues and challenges

Passion, curiosity, critical thinking skills, and the ability to be a flexible problem-solver

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with minimal supervision and guidance

Excellent communication skills to collaborate with team members and clients effectively

The ideal candidate can demonstrate comfort working in highly subjective situations, with few previously established paths to success

Be 18 years or older to apply

Must have reliable transportation to and from work. (Parking will be covered as applicable)

Must provide their own housing for the duration of the internship

Preferred

Experience and knowledge of the coordination, designing, building, installation, and programming of A/V, lighting, projection, and other technical production equipment

Diverse skillset encompassing visual arts, film production, engineering, and software. Must be able to clearly express oneself in a variety of media

Pipeline experience with software applications such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Fusion360), Unreal Engine, Procreate, Revit, coding, and audio/video editing software (e.g., Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Audacity, Pro Tools)

Knowledge of current trends and innovations in the entertainment industry

One or more of the following: Associate or higher degree in a field relevant to the themed entertainment industry, Actively enrolled in a higher education program relevant to the themed entertainment industry, Experience in a profession relevant to the themed entertainment industry