Environmental Graphic Designer

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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 Graphic Designer develops signage and show graphics that help tell the stories in Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Water Parks, Resorts and Disney Cruise Line.

You will be reporting to the Concept Designer Principal.

This is a full time position.

What You Will Do:

• Provide support to the project team for design and implementation of assigned projects, support implementation of design intent as a member of the project design team
• Develop varied Architectural Graphic and Sign Design solutions for project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept design through the preparation of construction documentation
• Ensure that the creative intent is achieved by integrating sign design with other disciplines and components of the facility exterior, interior and area development
• Prepare specific deliverables including locating signs on base sheets and elevations; material call outs; drawing packages to describe the sign's look and fabrication, Production art; etc.
• Ensure adherence to department/divisional Standards of Practice
• Provide support to multiple Architectural Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation
• Prepare Signage design information and documentation
• Provide design documentation in the form of illustration, photographs, scaled images, research and documentation on assigned projects
• Perform several basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, locating signs, reading and plotting floor plans, reading and plotting area development plans
• Make daily decisions on a scope of work with guidance from the Lead Graphic designer
• Communicate and coordinate with others in the department, and as part of a larger, multidiscipline project team
• May be Graphic Design representative at project team meetings
• May influence department or project team based on specific expertise or previous experience
• Coordinate and communicate Graphic design issues within the Graphic Design team
• Support implementation of project goals through development of design solutions

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Graphic Design practice
• Knowledge of Sign Code requirements for facilities and Theme Park applications
• Demonstrated thoughtful design and artistic skills in solving Architectural Graphic design challenges
• Demonstrated ability in Creative Suite 6 or digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Publisher, In Design, Sketch-up and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of Architectural Graphic design and sign construction techniques
• Knowledge of Wayfinding systems and programming
• Knowledge of programming Architectural Signage for different applications (hotels, restaurants, retail, and parking facilities)
• Knowledge of all phases of a sign design program
• Technical knowledge of Sign design
• Knowledge of related areas, including architecture, interior design and area development.

Education:

• BA/BS degree from an accredited program or equivalent work experience required

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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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