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Graphic Fabrication Designer Sr

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Job ID 10089766 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Jul. 01, 2024

Job Summary:

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 Fabrication Designer Sr develops signage and show graphics that help tell the stories in Disney Theme Parks and Resorts worldwide.

You will report to the Manager -Graphic and Fabrication Design.

This is a Full-time role.

You Will:

  • Oversee Design Services consultants as required.
  • Coordinate and develop scopes of work, hard cost budgets and schedules for projects of limited complexity and size.
  • Answer vendor questions during Graphics fabrication bidding process.
  • Supervise Graphics Installation contractors in the field.
  • Prepare Facility impact documents to meet project schedules.
  • Support development of fabrication specifications.
  • Lead Graphics fabrication design team.
  • Define graphics fabrication design and implementation strategies for assigned projects.
  • Determine appropriate materials and design details for Environmental Graphic design scopes.
  • Facilitate and coordinate with other teams to achieve concurrence with design product and verifies facility input is represented appropriately in Facility drawing packages.
  • Prepare fabrication specifications working with the Specifications department.
  • Understand and meet project graphics hard and soft cost budgets and schedules for production and installation of Environmental Graphics

You Will Have:

  • Familiarity with BIM standards.
  • Familiarity with documentation vital for developing biddable documents for Graphic Signage.
  • Understanding of Graphic design interface with BIM standards.
  • Proficiency in Sign Fabrication techniques and strategies.
  • Proficient understanding of project Life Cycles.
  • Ability to set standards for project graphics production quality.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to manage and organize project resources.
  • A minimum of seven years of experience in Environmental Graphic design.
  • A minimum of two 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 practice.
  • Proficient technical knowledge of environmental graphic design and sign construction technique.
  • Proficient understanding of signage code requirements.
  • Knowledge of Environmental Graphic design and sign construction techniques.
  • Technical knowledge of Sign design.
  • Knowledge of related areas, including architecture, interior design, area development, etc.

Preferred Education

  • BA/BS degree from an accredited program preferred.

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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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