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, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

About the Role & Team

With a strong understanding of Video Systems Design theory and practice, you will provide technical design expertise in the areas of media playback, programming, routing, and displays technology.

This is a casual temporary/seasonal role that will report to the Manager, Video Systems Design

What You Will Do

• Participate in project's creative development and defines scope by identifying system needs and functions based on creative goals
• Develop & execute the video system designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned.
• Provide an integrated structure throughout the entire process of development through implementation of live show entertainment product, and development of equipment and labor budgets
• Create a design package as a living document assembled along with the show development and production from initial concept and pitch phase
• Guide design progress through buy off, procurement, installation, and test & adjust, programming, rehearsals and opening, concluding with As-Built documentation for operating partners at the venue
• Partner with CAD department to ensure 3D modeling requirements are met/delivered to Media Development
• Function as primary interface between Creative and Technical with regard to media creation/playback/quality of media delivered by Media Development
• Design appropriate systems for shows and/or facility infrastructure that address site and venue operational needs
• Create design drawings: Plans, Line, Layouts, 3D pre-visualization, Occlusion Assessment, BTU/Power/Weight load estimates, etc.
• Work with Procurement, Technical Direction, and Production to comply with Company buying standards and schedule of receiving equipment/products/etc.
• Assist Technical Direction staff with Video Integrator Management, Factory Acceptance Testing and Sight Acceptance Testing
• Oversee the installation, test & adjust and programming of required elements
• Provides support through programming, training, rehearsals and opening of show
• Research video and display technologies in support of design effort
• Conduct ongoing entertainment show quality evaluations (ASQA Reports) of existing entertainment offerings to assist with maintaining the original entertainment show intent and exceptional quality
• Partner with Consultant Video Designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training and proper documentation of all video services delivered

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 3+ years experience in video systems design in live show/theatrical production, live event production, technical, and stage management production
• Advanced experience with most video delivery systems, such as, LED monitors and screens, and high-powered projectors
• Advanced comprehension of the various formats for video content creation and compatible delivery systems in both file delivery and live delivery environment, and understanding of SMPTE standards
• Understanding of video distribution and routing systems, including advanced network setup, advanced signal flow, file management, and advanced Video programming methods
• Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings
• Proficiency with CAD drafting programs both 2D and 3D
• General understanding of 3D and UV workflow and principals of Projection Mapping on a large scale.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and frequent extended international travel

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of TWDC Standards and/or Industry Standards
• Fluency in any additional languages (Mandarin, French, Japanese, Spanish, etc.)

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the technical aspects of Video/Broadcast Production, or Theater Arts

Benefits & 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.