Show Set Designer Jobs

General

A Show Set Designer with AOA will already have a developed skill set and will look to grow and expand knowledge by working with senior staff on a range of ambitious and innovative projects. The Show Set Department creates documents which illustrate design intent, coordinates all show fields within the boundaries of architecture, and develops the creative intent into a biddable set of documents for construction.

There will be a great deal of freedom, which will be matched with a demanding timeline and high expectations. AOA has a dynamic and ever-changing portfolio with bandwidth covering show set design and production to media and content creation. The skills of our team are diverse and continuing to develop, and we support endeavors to educate and grow for the betterment of our AOA team. All team members are responsible for helping to drive the creative direction of concept development, inspirational imagery, current trends, general art direction, and the detailed mechanics of the design integration into the overall project to help the team produce the best work possible.

Responsibilities

• Will be expected to review and plan for project hours and team needs. Review and communicate labor report status with project leadership and executives to orchestrate change orders if needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participate in drawings reviews, shop visits, site walks, if/when needed.
• Responsible for releasing project meeting documentation and organization of project server files both internal and external.
• Will be expected to direct other internal team members for deadlines and project milestones.
• As directed by project leadership, will assist with organization and help manage the assembly and development of high-quality design packages. The show set package articulates the project's creative design intent and details the various show elements of an attraction, such as scenery, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, props, animated props, audio equipment, lighting equipment and more.
• Interacts with project management, show consultants, facility team, internal show team and other disciplines with professionalism. Must establish clear lines of open communication and represent the show package, and associated documents, with a high level of familiarity.
• During construction, oversees contractors, develops in-field solutions and follow-up documentation when needed.
• Experience with managing large amounts of 3d data and optimizing assets for documentation.

Aoa Company Information

AOA Vision

To dream, create, and build global experiences of a lifetime.

AOA Mission

To create and build innovative and transformative experiences that astonish and exceed expectations.

At AOA, it is our expectation that all employees embrace and uphold our Company Values:

Communication – Be open, authentic, approachable, timely, and purposeful in everything that we do.

• Respect - Respect should be given across the board.
• Professionalism - Professionalism truly lies in the individual's sense of responsibility to client, team, and projects.
• Transparency - Transparency is key in the development of trust between parties and is essential in communicating with honesty.

Quality– Deliver every project knowing we have done our best.

• Exceed Expectations – Go beyond what our client needs.
• Repeat Business – Ensure our clients know they can trust us every step of the way to go above and beyond.
• Innovation – Continuously think outside the box and never be complacent.

Leadership - Empower everyone to do the right things, not just do things right.

• Problem Solvers – Don't be intimidated by challenges. Be creative, effective, and efficient to get the job done.
• Financially Responsible – Manage money in a way that is productive and in the best interest of the client and company.
• Integrity – Have courage and confidence to do the right thing and inspire others to do the same.

Teamwork - Work collaboratively to create an environment where trust, honesty, and integrity is most important.

• Diversity – Promote diversity of thought, people, and culture.
• AOA Family & Community – Be a good human and take care of one another.
• Inclusion – Make everyone feel that they are valued and respected.

Balance - Be present at work and at life.

• Embrace the moment. - Give life your all and find the fun.
• Quality of Life - Happiness matters.
• Wellness - Devote time to physical and mental well-being.

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