Job Summary
Job Description
- Knowledge of basic tools, glues
- Strong freehand & graphic skills
- Understanding of color theory
- 3+ years experience (relevant field)
- Ability to read blueprints
- Valid CA Driver's License
- Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator
- Aerial & forklift certification
- Bachelor of Arts degree
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
9 skills required
Job Details
Job Summary:
There are many roles in which our teams bring Disney dreams to life. Do you want to be part of the team that transforms magnificent scenes to bring magic within our Parks and Resorts? If yes, this role may be right for you!
The Park Decorator role is responsible in fabricating and maintaining props, sets, window displays, floral arrangements, and artificial foliage applications, seasonal holiday decorations, shade control, restaurant seating, window coverings, carpet, and theater curtains for the Disneyland® Resort, and other departments. Each location may have a specific theme or time-period, which the Park Decorator will need to identify and understand. Individuals specified to work as a Park Decorator must have a full understanding of safety, hardware, efficient fabrication techniques, and an awareness of theme park décor installations. They must be aware of current vendors and product availability for decorations.
Those in the Park Decorator team will report to the leaders within Resort Enhancement.
Opportunities may include working in one of the following positions: Set Decorator or Seasonal Holiday Decorator.
(Local, Southern California applicants sought - NO RELOCATION OFFERED.)
Responsibilities:
The Park Decorator role includes working in one of the following positions:
Set Decorator:
- You will need to understand the theory of color, composition, balance, and texture and possess knowledge of period styles, fashions, and set decorations
- Ensure that all materials are authentic and appropriate for what the area show team decides
- Craft and fabricate artificial-floral arrangements, install, and maintain
- Coordinate crafts to assist with projects as needed during prop removal, storage, and reinstallation for major attractions and projects
- Install and repair show-set props prior to Park opening
- Installation of new attraction and land props
- Daily ‘Show Standards” activities include cleaning/dusting, repair, and routine maintenance of all areas (i.e., cleaning and inspection of prop and set decorations)
- Follow the Disney Global Standards for prop fabrication, installation, and maintenance
- Perform and assess safety evaluations of set pieces throughout the Resort
- Operation of box trucks, stake beds, and lift equipment will be required
- Will use of power tools, rigging equipment, and set installation tools
- Provide current portfolio
Seasonal Holiday Designer:
- Will work in a production team environment and partner with other Cast Members to accomplish fabrication timelines
- Design, fabricate, install, and maintain seasonal decorations for the Disneyland® Resort
- Possess set decorating and period-style knowledge that can be incorporated into designs for specific lands and areas
- Assess and replace materials within the allocated budget
- Operation of box trucks, stake beds, and lift equipment will be required
- Performs warehouse duties which include organization, inventory, storage, and packaging of all holiday décor items
Basic Qualifications:
- You must be 18 years or older to be considered for this role
- General requirements of all Park Decorator roles include the abilities and experience outlined above, as well as the following technical abilities, skills and experience:
- Knowledge of basic tools, glues, and adhesives
- Strong freehand and graphic-illustration skills to produce thumbnail sketches as well as finished-presentation-style drawings
- Understanding of accurate use of basic floral instruments (Set Decorator only)
- Complete understanding of the following: Overhead rigging and hardware systems, color theory, composition, balance and texture, period styles and fashions
- Current window-display-design skills
- Proficiency in time management and efficient material utilization
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints for accuracy of props, set fabrication, and installation
- Window Display Designer
- 3+ years of experience in visual communications or three-dimensional media and in floral design
- Able to provide a portfolio with current display design and color photos of current work
- Must possess a valid CA Driver's License
Preferred Qualifications:
Set Decorator:
- 3+ years of proven experience with theme park, film or stage set decorating, and/or Bachelor of Arts degree.
- Digital literacy – Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator
Seasonal Holiday Designer:
- Aerial and forklift certification is preferred
Additional Information:
SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Availability to work Monday through Friday from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including holidays and weekends if required. (Shifts and work days may change during periods of installation or striking of decorations and assets.)
Able to work overnights and overtime when needed for installation purposes.
Shifts are typically at night, and individuals must have availability to work Sunday through Saturday, any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, and must be open to any days off.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
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KEYWORD: DLR Casting, dlrcasting, Disneyland Resort Casting Hourly Jobs, DLRResortRoles, DLR Resort Roles
The pay rate for this role in California is $31.20 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: .
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