Concept Designer (Project Hire)

"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 Concept Designer in collaboration with the Creative Direction and the Writing and Design Team, is a key creative partner in the ideation and direction of the design for original concepts including new attractions, rides, show, media based and/or environmental projects. The concept designer demonstrates unique, creative skills to articulate and imagine world-class experiences and the superior ability to capture the story and essence of the attraction/experience in inspirational visuals. The concept designer may be engaged to direct multi discipline design efforts towards an aesthetically cohesive guest experience throughout the project life cycle.

The Concept Designer will report to the Concept Designer Principal.

This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

You Will:

• Produce content for presentational packages.
• Visualize, create, and develop the design vocabulary (mood, character, feel, time, place, look, detail, organization of the physical space, etc.) from the story/concept point-of-view for the attraction/experience through the production of visual mediums including storyboards, character renderings, POV’s, vehicle designs, etc.
• Create, develop, and produce high quality illustrative materials to demonstrate and illuminate the look, mood, size, line, and impact of the conceptual vision.
• Collaborate across disciplines and studios to achieve vision.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions.
• Collaborate with others to modify and clarify design and artwork.
• Perform and utilize visual research.
• Develop illustrations that inform styling, color and finish, and illustrations to support completion of Design Development and bid packages as requested.
• Provide design input on Graphic Design, Set Decoration, Scenic Art, Special FX, etc.

You Will Have:

• Experience producing illustrative work for presentations, marketing efforts, and design packages that facilitate the design/build efforts.
• Command of visualization platforms including, but not limited to: 2D and 3-D modeling and dimensional design.
• Knowledge of and experience with the creative design process and deliverables expectations.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to create immersive guest experiences supported by practical experience developing three-dimensional spaces.
• Solid design/illustration skills in multiple formats including character sketches, storyboards, color illustrations, POVs, presentation art, marketing materials, and aspirational pieces.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience in theme park related field such as themed architecture and immersive spaces, interiors, interactive and attraction design.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree or related field, or equivalent work experience required

This role is located in Orlando, FL.

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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