Special Effects Designer Principal
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10112673 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Walt Disney Imagineering Date de publication 13/02/2025Résumé du poste:
Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented teams of Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation and commissioning - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.
About the Role & Team
The Show Systems team helps to dream and build many of the magical moments that our guests enjoy! Our team is responsible for delivering world-class Audio-Animatronic figures, show action equipment and special effects through their full lifecycle. We partner with various teams to help deliver quality products and our processes and tools help to take us from concept design to production and installation.
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative designer to join our Special Effects team. As the Special Effects Designer Principal, you will be responsible for applying the newest technologies and innovations in special effects to create immersive environments for Theme Park attractions, Cruise lines, Resorts and Shows.
The Special Effects Designer, Principal will report to the Special Effects Designer, Manager.
You Will:
- Collaborate with Creative Directors, Production Designers and Producers to develop special effects concepts that align with the project's vision and requirements.
- Manage multi-million-dollar Special Effects projects.
- Partners with Project Managers to maintain schedules and resources.
- Work with Facilities and Architectural teams to provide facility / schematic inputs on Special Effects requirements.
- Communicates effectively with project teams to resolve needs, status, and improvements.
- Advises and leads direct and indirect staff, as well as working with vendors and consultants.
- Maintain a strong emphasis on safety throughout the design and implementation of practical effects and ensure all Disney standards and requirements are met.
- Support/ mentor team members
- May be asked to travel worldwide, as required.
Required Experience:
- 10 or more years of proven experience focused on Special Effects Design and Integration.
- Experience leading Special Effects teams on “E” ticket attractions and cruise ships from Blue Sky through Project delivery. Including estimating, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, mockups, design, installation, and project turnover.
- Strong artistic and creative skills, with the ability to translate concepts into practical effects.
- Industry-leading skills in special effects techniques, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to lead and encourage a team effectively.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Attention to detail and a dedication to safety.
- Successful Leader/Contributor on Special Effects projects with proven track record of safety, reliability, and sustainability.
- Large, diversified knowledge base in Special Effects including Projection, Lighting, Animation, Show Control and Practical Special Effects.
- Knowledge of sophisticated electrical systems that operate SPFX elements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Solidworks and AutoCAD design experience.
- Experience in Industrial design and manufacturing with special effects and projection system design experience.
- Theatrical experience
Education
- Preferred education, but not required, B.A., B.S. in Engineering or Design equivalent desired
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health, dental and vision benefits; retirement savings; 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 California is $124,900.00-$167,500.00 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.