Senior Audio Systems Designer

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Sound Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Audio Systems Designer is a creative leader responsible for directing all audio systems design for Disney Live Entertainment productions at Walt Disney World Resort. Responsibilities include participating in project development, providing oversight during reviews, developing audio designs, leading R&D efforts, managing budgets and resources, mentoring designers, overseeing contractors and vendors, defining workflows, presenting project updates, and managing risks. The role requires extensive experience in theatrical design, show development, and audio systems design across various settings. This is a Casual/Temporary role with a fluctuating schedule.
Must have:
  • 10+ years in Entertainment Industry
  • Superior understanding of Audio Systems Design
  • Strong understanding of creative process
  • Extensive experience in Audio Design practice
  • Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
  • Financial/accounting knowledge
  • Risk assessment and presentation skills
Good to have:
  • Experience in facility design, engineering, and construction
  • MFA in Theater Technology/Networking and/or Audio Design
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney-specific extras

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

With an in-depth understanding of design intent and the ability to realize through the effective execution of the creative process, the Sr. Audio Systems Designer is a creative leader (visionary) and representative (voice) for Disney Live Entertainment Audio Systems Design department at the Walt Disney World Resort. This role is responsible for directing all audio systems design, helping to prioritize, organize, and problem-solve during the entire course of a project.

This role will report to the Manager, Audio Systems Design.

This is a Casual/Temporary role and will be working an irregular and fluctuating schedule, based on business need, with no guarantee of weekly hours.

What You Will Do

  • Participate in a Project’s creative development and production phases, including blue-sky brainstorming, project kick-off, scope definition, feasibility, and budgetary ROMs

  • Provide oversight and input during Creative Reviews, Design Reviews, and at other major milestone checkpoints

  • Develop and/or execute Audio Designs for live shows and facility infrastructure, when required

  • Be an engaged leader of Audio R&D efforts, participating as necessary to interface with other Company technology divisions

  • Be responsible and accountable for the Audio cost and quality of all Disney Live Entertainment productions

  • Design / direct / oversee Audio Systems Design Projects as assigned – helping Designers to plan, prioritize, organize, brainstorm, problem solve, budget, procure, install, and execute their design concept throughout the entire course of a Project

  • Be responsible for resource planning, budgeting, and estimating at both the Department and Project levels

  • Function as mentor/coach for the design department, imparting past lessons learned, explaining Disney Best Practices, and actively engaging in the creative development/professional growth of Designers as Leaders

  • Responsible for oversight of contracted Audio Systems Designers and Vendors, ensuring Disney quality, compatibility, training, and proper documentation of all Audio services delivered

  • Manage all Departmental budgets, including overhead, operating expenses, and ESQ (Entertainment Show Quality)

  • Define new workflow strategies, technologies, and applications with responsibility for driving and implementing change

  • Present Project updates to varying levels of Leadership

  • Take ownership of risk on plan implementation for the Department and all associated Projects

  • Interact with the Project Team's Creative Leadership and External Business Leaders, Operational Clients, Partners and Key Stakeholders at a Leadership level regularly

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Entertainment Industry working in theatrical design, show development, and operation of live shows

  • Superior understanding of current technology and Industry standards for all aspects of Audio Systems Design (theatrical, industrial, concert, touring, etc.), as applied to live show and facility systems

  • Strong understanding of the creative process and the development of creative design

  • Superior knowledge of Audio Design theory and practice, especially as it applies to the creative process

  • Demonstrated extensive experience in Audio Design practice and procedures, including show design, fixture design, and audio control design

  • Demonstrated functional leadership ability, including problem-solving, influencing abilities, negotiating skills, and continuous improvement process experience

  • Strong ability to collaborate creatively, technically, and strategically on multidisciplinary requirements, including facility and system requirements, to result in the cohesive integration of specific discipline products into a venue

  • Proven ability to handle financial/accounting issues relative to area of responsibility

  • Ability to research and present design options so teams can make informed decisions that ultimately provide creative depth and result in a better product

  • Demonstrated ability to succinctly frame up risks/rewards as these relate to new ideas and technological endeavors, detailing the potential return on investment and the value new enhancements may bring to the overall guest experience

  • Ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, holidays

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant experience in facility design, engineering and construction

Education

  • BA in Theater Technology and Design or equivalent work experience required

  • MFA in Theater Technology/Networking and/or Audio Design preferred

Additional Information

This role is located in Kissimmee, FL.

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