Associate Geospatial Planner
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10124694 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 27/06/2025Résumé du poste:
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us!
We are looking for an Associate Geospatial Planner to support the development of immersive environments through geospatial analysis and creative collaboration. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a passion for spatial planning, and themed entertainment design. You’ll contribute to the planning and design of parks, resorts, and experiences by supporting the integration of spatial data into creative and operational strategies.
As an Associate Geospatial Planner, you’ll work alongside experienced planners, designers, and engineers, gaining exposure to a wide range of disciplines—from creative storytelling to infrastructure planning. This is a unique opportunity to grow your technical and planning skills while contributing to the evolution of Disney’s global destinations.
A portfolio is required for consideration. Applicants must submit a portfolio that includes examples of maps, data visualizations, and relevant project work.
You Will:
Collaborate with senior planners and studio partners to translate technical data into high quality maps, spatial analysis, and data visualizations.
Support the integration of Geographic Information System (GIS) data into planning documents on assigned geospatial studies and tasks: technical reports, presentation materials, data summaries, and GIS to master planning workflows.
Assist in the preparation of spatial analyses, visualizations and cartographically rich maps for land-use planning efforts.
Participate in research and data collection efforts related to land use, infrastructure, and environmental constraints.
Provide map and analytical documentation in the form of digital interactive or static graphic visualizations: exhibit boards, presentations, ArcGIS StoryMaps for internal and external communication.
Working in an Enterprise GIS environment, assist in maintaining and organizing geospatial databases, performing extensive data editing, data creating, error reconciliation, data analysis, and geocoding for planning layers.
Using geospatial information resources (feature classes, tables, imagery, LiDAR, etc.) assist in expanding and maintaining a GIS data library and inventory of existing Disney Parks and Resorts resources.
Aid in coordinating geospatial and master planning activities that will involve the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively between multiple teams: data gathering for base map development and master plans.
You Will Have:
At least one year of professional experience working with ESRI GIS products, including ArcGIS 10 or above, in a professional environment: Themed Entertainment, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Architecture & Engineering Firm (Two or more years preferred).
Creative thinker with the ability to understand data analysis in relationship to master planning strategy.
Demonstrated experience with GIS concepts and uses, such as map projections, data creation/editing, geoprocessing tools, cartographic design.
Demonstrated knowledge of ESRI apps and products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS StoryMaps
Demonstrated ability to work between various map scales and projections with a basic understanding of land planning fundamentals (base maps, standard engineering map scales, master plans, land use plans)
Experience in data visualization and infographics.
Experience in relevant software: ArcGIS Pro, Autodesk CAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (especially Illustrator), 3D modeling tools (SketchUp, CityEngine, Rhino), Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience preparing Autodesk CAD files for GIS integration.
Ability to create and maintain consistency in process and quality of data editing, data creation and data organization across GIS inventory and resource databases.
Familiarity working with imagery.
Detail-orientated and organized, and able to quality self-check work and documents.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced work environment with shifting priorities, working independently and diligently performing and executing tasks in a timely manner.
Exceptional graphic communication and visualization skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication
Valid Driver’s License required
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of site development issues and constraints, identifying on a map: unique environmental features, infrastructure, political and entitlement boundaries, etc.
Exposure to CAD-to-GIS workflows.
Knowledge and appreciation for the Disney brand
Active membership in relevant professional organization(s) such as American Planning Association (APA), American Association of Geographers (AAG), Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA)/Geospatial Professional Network (GPN), Society for Conservation GIS, GIS Certification Institute (GISP), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), etc.
Education:
A degree (Bachelor’s or Associates’) required from an accredited college or university with major course work in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), GeoDesign, Data Science, Geospatial Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Architecture, or equivalent.
Professional certification desirable (GISP, AICP)
Additional Information:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $71,000 to $95,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Sur Walt Disney Imagineering:
Fondée en 1952 sous le nom de WED Entreprises pour concevoir et construire le premier parc à thème au monde — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) est le lieu où l’imagination et la créativité s’associent à une technologie de pointe pour créer des expériences inoubliables. WDI est la force créative qui imagine, conçoit et construit tous les parcs à thème, complexes hôteliers, attractions et navires de croisière Disney dans le monde entier. La force unique d’Imagineering provient de son équipe mondiale diverse de professionnels créatifs et techniques, qui s’appuient sur l’héritage de la narration de Disney pour créer de nouvelles formes de divertissement. Les Imagineers qui pratiquent ce mélange unique d’œuvres d’art et de science travaillent dans plus de 100 disciplines pour guider une idée du début à la fin, de la phase de conception créative sans contraintes jusqu’au jour de l’ouverture.
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Walt Disney Imagineering.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. est un employeur qui souscrit au principe d’égalité des chances à l’emploi. Les candidat(e)s seront pris(es) en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, de religion, de couleur, de sexe, d’orientation sexuelle, de genre, d’identité de genre, d’expression de genre, d’origine nationale, d’ascendance, d’âge, d’état matrimonial, de statut militaire ou d’ancien combattant, d’état de santé, d’informations génétiques ou de handicap, ou de tout autre motif interdit par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale. Disney défend un environnement commercial où les idées et décisions de tous et toutes nous aident à grandir, innover, créer les meilleures histoires et être pertinents dans un monde en évolution constante.