Dimensional Designer - Project Hire/Internal Assignment

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • $85,800 PA - $115,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Dimensional Designer at Walt Disney Imagineering will develop tools and systems supporting the design and delivery process. Responsibilities include working with project teams, managing shop equipment and inventory, documenting model inventory, ensuring safety, communicating with directors, providing creative feedback, collaborating with various teams, designing and producing physical and digital models using state-of-the-art techniques, participating in brainstorming sessions, and leading aspects of design and production. The role involves working on diverse projects, including "Blue Sky" design, scenic illusions, and capital projects. This is a project hire position.
Must have:
  • 2+ years model building experience
  • Architectural & digital model building
  • Translate drawing packages
  • Fabrication & production knowledge
  • Project leadership & budget management
  • Carpentry, fabrication skills
  • Hand & power tool understanding
Good to have:
  • Theme park experience
  • Construction, sculpting, painting skills
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney extras

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team


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.


The Dimensional Designer will develop tools, techniques, and systems that support the design and delivery process at WDI. An experienced model builder who is familiar with various types of models making such as physical dimensional models, architectural, miniatures, and digital 3D models as well as full-size mock-ups/prototypes. Must possess a good sense of design and have the ability to visualize and translate from two-dimensional information to three-dimensional product. May lead others and develop a strong working relationship with related teams (Architecture, Production Design, Show Set Design, Special Effects, etc.).


You will report to the Manager, Dimensional Design.


This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. 


What You Will Do

  • Work with project teams to establish goals and understand project requirements.

  • Responsible for inventory and ordering or shop equipment, machinery and materials. 

  • Responsible for logging, documenting and tracking physical model inventory. 

  • Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of shop equipment.

  • Responsible for reviewing safety checklist with fellow Imagineers to evaluate their comfort and experience in using various machinery.

  • Communicate effectively with various Directors (Creative/Art etc.), provide creative feedback from a mockup standpoint and help drive decision making.

  • Have a good sense of design and the ability to visualize and produce models in 3-D.

  • Collaborate with various subject areas and work with other team members in developing ideas.

  • Design, develop and produce high caliber models both physical and digital using state of the art equipment and techniques that show artistic intent and integrate multiple teams.

  • Participate in brainstorming sessions for new ride/attraction ideas.

  • May be assigned to multiple projects including “Blue Sky” design studio, scenic illusions, and various capital authorized projects.

  • Determine type of model and strategy to produce model working from a drawing package.

  • Coordinate projects for single small to moderate size venues.

  • Determine and direct mock-up and staging efforts.

  • Lead all aspects of design and production progress to schedule and budget and advise on impact of all proposed changes.

  • Research new/existing materials relative to company standards and applicability to project goals.

Required Qualifications & Skills 

  • Minimum of 2 years of practical applied experience in model building, or related experience in entertainment industry.

  • Must have architectural and/or digital model building experience.

  • Understand and be able to translate drawing packages.

  • Experience with methods of fabrication and production and knowledge of a variety of materials.

  • Ability to lead projects to include estimating and leading budgets and schedules.

  • Must have good carpentry, fabrication skills, and an understanding of hand and power tools.

  • Knowledge of show requirements for special effects, lighting, media design

  • Construction, fabrication, sculpting, painting, and drawing skills.

  • Theme Park experience a plus.

  • Travel may be required.

Education 

  • Bachelor’s degree in theater, fine arts or environmental design preferred, not required.

Additional Information 


Benefits and Perks: 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 location is $85,800.00 - $115,000.00 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.

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