Designer, Show/Set

3 Weeks ago • All levels • Design

Job Summary

Job Description

NBCUniversal is a leading media and entertainment company. Universal Creative designs, develops, and delivers compelling entertainment experiences. This role, associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford, UK, involves designing, developing, and documenting overall attraction, scenic, and show elements using architectural and CAD software. Responsibilities include creating virtual and physical models, scene studies, renders, plans, sections, and drawing packages. The designer will integrate show and facility elements, utilize various drafting techniques, 3D modeling tools, and ensure designs align with project programs and budgets, coordinating with disciplines like engineering and architecture.
Must have:
  • Design, develop, and iterate ride and show design elements.
  • Manage show set design packages articulating creative intent.
  • Develop presentation materials: sketches, storyboards, plans.
  • Participate in design reviews and develop feasible solutions.
  • Build positive and productive team relationships.
  • Understand and participate in EHS responsibilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
  • Experience in attraction development or equivalent.
Good to have:
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe Graphics.

Job Details

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

This role is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford, UK. Successful candidates will spend time at the Universal Creative Headquarters in Orlando, and at the site in Bedford.

JOB SUMMARY: The Show Set Designer is responsible for the design, development, and documentation of the overall attraction, scenic and show elements primarily utilizing architectural and CAD software as a design and coordination tool. Responsible for the development of virtual and physical models, scene studies, renders, plans, sections, drawings and drawing packages depicting design and art direction. As part of the Creative Design team, will assist the Senior Show Set Designer, Production Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director in the development of details creatively integrating the myriad show, facility, equipment, and elements into the overall creative environment.  Responsible for integration and coordination of show and facility elements in the drawing package. Utilizes various drafting techniques, 3D modeling & drawing techniques and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, Maya, Adobe Graphics software, 3D software, etc.) to model, draw, draft and create dimensional, scale drawings and models detailing the design intent and the integration of various show elements with each other and the facility. Responsible for designing to project program and budget, and for coordinating and integrating with other disciplines including but not limited to engineering, operations, and architect/engineer of record.

Qualifications

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conceives, develops, and iterates ride and show design elements that are assembled into a high-quality show set design package. The show set package articulates the creative design intent and details the various show elements of an attraction, such as scenery, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, props, animated props, audio equipment, lighting equipment and more (as directed by the Show Producer, Art Director, Creative Director, Production Designer or Principal/Sr. Show Set Designer).
  • Designs the creative development and iteration of ride and show design elements with a focus on scenic, props, environment, architecture, facility, sightlines, and scale through various phases of development.
  • Develops and manages the show set design package. The show set package articulates the creative design intent and details the various show elements of an attraction, such as scenery, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, props, animated props, audio equipment, lighting equipment and more. Develops presentation materials including sketches, storyboards, layouts, illustrations, plans, sections, and elevations.
  • Participates in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews, and is responsible for developing creative and feasible solutions to integrate elements into a themed environment. Mentors and provides guidance and training to staff related to career goals and technical skills. Motivates staff to accomplish assignment goals. Builds bench strength within the staff by identifying training and development opportunities. Leads staff and communicates job expectations, planning, coaching. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and show set design standards.
  • Establishes, builds, and maintains positive and productive team relationships based on open communication, trust and teamwork with project partners, departments, disciplines, and personnel.  Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. (Architecture, Fine Arts, Design, Theater, Graphics, Computer Animation, etc.)

EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience within attraction development environment is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have successfully designed, developed and assembled several project show set design packages; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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