Senior CAD Designer; Disney Live Entertainment

Company: Parks, Experiences and Products
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary:The Senior CAD Designer will participate in a projects creative development phases, including blue-sky brainstorming, project kick-off, scope definition, feasibility and budgetary estimates. Design projects may include facility applications, show/event venue designs, and other designs supporting the creative of live show entertainment products. If selected, you will report to the CAD Designer Principal.Responsibilities:You Will:Create a variety of complex drawing solutions through the translation of art concepts, technical specifications and other design discipline plans/models into coordinated models that foster creation of design intent drawing packages.Design / direct / oversee Design Projects as assigned assisting Designers to plan, prioritize, organize, brain-storm, budget, implement their design concept throughout the entire course of a Design development of a projectOversee contracted Designers and Vendors ensuring Disney quality, compatibility, training and proper documentation of all Design deliverables are metManage Design Project labor dollars covering all elements of design intent including onsite facility verification, BIM Model Creation/Coordination, Bid package creation, vendor drawing review and validation, previsualization and close out documentation requirement.Work with CAD Designer Principal to develop new workflow strategies, technologies and applications with responsibility for driving and implementing transformative change without changing project deliverablesProduce and modify all types of computer drafting and imaging (ground plans, detail drawings) graphics and 3D views of Walt Disney World properties using Revit, AutoCAD and 3D Studio or other industry softwareDevelop drafting standards for Walt Disney Entertainment with other Walt Disney Company departments in cooperation with the Disney Live Entertainment CAD Designer Principal and the standards teamCreate a standardized professional design package for all discipline specific design documentation and drawingsBasic Qualifications:You Have:5+ years of experience in the combined industries of Entertainment, AEC working in facility design or show development and operation of live shows, theatrical and theme park facility and show designExperience collaborating, technically on diverse requirements, including facility and system requirements, to result in the cohesive integration of specific discipline products into a venueExperience delivering on a project's established scope, schedule and budgetProficiency in 3d and 2d Design software as part of an integrated BIM Process.Understanding of integration between Autodesk Revit and other common CAD packages including Rhino, Vectorworks, AutoCAD and Sketchup.Working knowledge of current technology and industry standards for a variety of theatrical design (audio, video, broadcast, effects, lighting, and control systems, scenery and facilities construction methodology) as applied to live show and facility systems (theatrical, industrial, concert, and touring)Experience generating schematic design documentationExperience with creative processes and the development of a creative design from high concept through show delivery.Familiarity of 3d Visualization techniques and software (VR, Enscape, Unreal engine)Certification in Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, or demonstrated equivalent knowledge or experience.Required EducationBA in Theater Technology and Design (MFA preferred) or equivalent work experiencePreferred EducationMFA in Theater Technology, Technical Direction CAD Design or equivalent workAdditional Information: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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