COMPLETE Show Lighting Designer Project Hire - Anaheim, CA, USA

Job Posting Title:

Show Lighting Designer Project Hire

Req ID:

10057670

Job Description:

Show Lighting Designer -Project Hire

Disney (Parks, Experiences, and Products)

Anaheim, CA

About the Role & Team

"We create happiness." That's our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you'll help inspire that magic by helping our teams push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen! Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of The Walt Disney Company. Its experienced corps of Imagineers oversees the creation - from concept initiation through installation - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.

The WDI Show Lighting Department provides lighting designs for all areas our guests see when they enter our parks. This includes lighting for attractions, retail spaces, restaurant spaces, display areas, landscape, facades, and area development. The staff of the Show Lighting Department interface and support other WDI divisions as well as departments within our parks including Creative, Architectural, Engineering, Show Art, Show Ride, Park Operations and Park Maintenance. Through the medium of light, it is the mission of the Show Lighting Department to create highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible.

The Show Lighting Designer Project Hire will report to the Manager Show Lighting Design.

This is a 12-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

• Interface and coordinates with other show related disciplines.
• Support development of and communicate Show Lighting design concepts.
• Input to Show Lighting database, schedules, dimmer panels, and Show Lighting drawings.
• Direct or assist in field implementation of Show Lighting design when required.
• Interface with other disciplines throughout the various project phases as required.
• Research fixture information and lighting technologies in support of design effort.
• Work with supervisor in order to adhere to budget and schedule.
• Support mock-ups and presentations including set-ups and strikes.
• Support the programming of show related lighting control and light levels.
• Document the implemented design.
• Perform test and adjust tasks as needed.
• May independently design projects.
• Develop and communicate Show Lighting design concepts.
• Perform primary interface with electrical engineering disciplines to insure placement of lighting design on electrical drawings.
• Obtain knowledge of new and developing lighting technologies.
• Operating knowledge of moving lights, theatrical controls and control distribution including DMX and Ethernet in Show Lighting Designer area of specialty is lighting controls.
• Other tasks as needed and requested by leadership.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in the technical aspects of Theater Arts and its associated skills.
• Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings.
• Possess excellent communication skills; highly motivated; can accept direction easily.
• Proficiency with CAD drafting programs both 2D and 3D.
• Familiar with the use of standard theatrical documentation (focus charts, fixture schedules, dimmer/control schedules).
• Possess working understanding of the theatrical applications of light (focus, color, texture, highlight and shadow, key and fill).
• Possess a basic to advanced understanding of the electrical configuration of theatrical dimming systems and its control as well as LED/RGB infrastructure.
• Domestic and International travel required.
• Professional lighting designer/assistant, capable of producing designs which reflect both the theatrical and environmental nature of a WDI product.
• Working knowledge of theatrical design and technical knowledge of specific discipline, including methods of construction.
• Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of specific discipline products into an attraction.
• Understanding of the creative process and the development of a creative design.
• Experience in computer-based program, in Word, Excel, etc.
• Organizational skills including development of budgets and schedules.
• Minimum 1 year experience in related environment required.
• Current knowledge of new and developing technologies in field.

Education:

• BA or MFA preferred (Theater, Art, Design, Architecture) or equivalent work experience.

Additional Information:

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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The hiring range for this position in California is $84,500.00-$113,300.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

Walt Disney Imagineering

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDI Parks

Primary Job Posting Category:

Show Lighting Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Anaheim, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2023-10-09