Senior Graphic Designer (Project Hire)

1 Month ago • 7 Years + • Graphic Design

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Graphic Designer (Project Hire) at Walt Disney Imagineering will develop graphics scopes, lead design implementation, and ensure adherence to project strategies, schedules, and budgets. Collaborating with various teams, this role involves environmental graphic design, problem-solving, and developing design solutions. Responsibilities include answering questions during the construction bid process, resolving field issues, developing scopes of work, and monitoring team performance. Leading a small team of designers and potentially directing consultants is also part of this role, requiring strong communication and project management skills. This is a 30-month project hire position.
Must have:
  • 7+ years in Environmental Graphic Design
  • Team leadership experience
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite & CAD
  • Construction phase experience
  • Understanding of Sign Code requirements
  • Wayfinding system proficiency
  • Cost estimation ability
  • Project life cycle planning
Good to have:
  • Proficiency with signage codes (Fire, Safety, Health, ADA)
  • BIM standards familiarity
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney-exclusive 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!

You will report to the Graphic Design Manager. 

This is an estimated 30-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé or a completed application packet may not be fully considered for the position.

What You Will Do:

  • Develop Graphics scope/program and lead implementation of design intent as a member of the project design team and support adherence to established project strategies, schedules, and budgets                                     

  • Support Environmental Graphic Design in collaboration with other disciplines, Creative, Show/Ride, Design & Production, and Operating partners

  • Support implementation of project goals/objectives through problem-solving and development of Graphic design solutions

  • Answer questions during the sign construction bid process and respond to and resolve field issues and questions    

  • May assist in developing scopes of work and soft cost design estimates for attraction-level work

  • Monitor performance of the design team against the project design schedule, budget, and earned value

  • Provide technical direction to in-house designers and to Design Services consultants

  • Lead a small team of designers in the design of environmental graphics for various projects

  • May direct consultants to whom the design is outsourced for WDI projects

  • Coordinate and communicate design issues with project Lead, Principal, or Graphic Designer Manager

  • Interact and communicate with the project team as the discipline lead or key department representative

  • Expected to influence the design of fairly complex projects in all project matters

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • 7 years in Environmental Graphic Design practice preferred    

  • 2 years leading a team of designers in the design of environmental graphics/signage and the creation of contract documents for fabrication

  • Construction phase experience, including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections

  • Proficient in understanding Sign Code requirements

  • Strong Proficiency in Adobe Suite, with a particular focus on Illustrator, Photoshop, and CADTools

  • Familiarity with BIM standards

  • Proficient in understanding of wayfinding systems

  • Demonstrated ability/experience with programming Graphic Signage for a wide range of facility types

  • Ability to estimate both labor and production/installation costs for Graphic signage

  • Working understanding of Contract processes

  • Working knowledge/experience with planning a Project Life Cycle

  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

  • A valid U.S. passport is mandatory

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

  • Proficient with signage code requirements, including but not limited to Fire, Safety, Health, and ADAG

Required Education:

  • BA/BS degree from an accredited program

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 .

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