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 An art director in the film, themed entertainment, and attraction industries is a highly creative and technical leader who is responsible for the overall visual style and physical design of a project. They work closely with the creative team to bring a story to life.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 An Art Director's role is a blend of creative vision and project management. They are the "vision-keeper" for the physical world of a production. Their primary responsibilities include:
 
 
 
 
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 Design and Development:
 
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 Translating the
 
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 vision and the director's script into tangible visual concepts.
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 Developing and directing the visual design, which includes everything from sketches and illustrations to 3D models and image research.
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 Overseeing the design of all "on-stage" elements that affect the guest or viewer experience, such as architecture, scenic art, props, special effects, and lighting.
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 Ensuring a cohesive design style is maintained across all elements throughout the entire project, from initial concept to final installation.
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 Management and Leadership:
 
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 Supervising a team of artists, designers, scenic artists, and craftsmen.
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 Directing and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to execute the creative vision.
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 Acting as a liaison between the creative team and other departments like construction, special effects, and props.
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 Managing the art department's budget and schedule to ensure the project stays on track and within financial limits.
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 Communication and Presentation:
 
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 Creating and presenting project materials to both internal teams and external audiences, including producers, clients, and intellectual property developers.
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 Articulating the artistic vision and providing clear direction and constructive feedback to their team.
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 Communicating with clients to develop an artistic approach and style that meets their vision.
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 Key Qualifications and Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 To be a successful Art Director in these industries, a person needs a unique combination of artistic talent, technical expertise, and leadership abilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Creative and Technical Skills
 
 
 
 
 
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 Artistic Foundation:
 
 Deep knowledge of art history, color theory, design principles, and visual storytelling.
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 Design Proficiency:
 
 Expertise in scenic painting, sculpting, architecture, and theatrical lighting techniques.
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 Software Skills:
 
 Proficiency with design software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator) and 3D modeling programs.
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 Drawing and Drafting:
 
 The ability to communicate complex ideas through sketches, blueprints, and models.
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 Experience
 
 
 
 
 
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 Industry Experience:
 
 Often requires significant prior experience in a related field, such as a scenic designer, set decorator, or graphic designer.
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 Production and Field Experience:
 
 Direct, hands-on experience working on film sets or in themed entertainment environments is essential to understand the practicalities of construction, fabrication, and installation.
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 Project Leadership:
 
 A proven track record of managing projects, budgets, and teams.
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 In addition to the previously listed skills, an Art Director for attractions needs specific experience and knowledge.
 
 
 
 
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 Immersive Storytelling:
 
 A deep understanding of how to use physical space, light, sound, and visual cues to tell a story and create an immersive journey for the guest.
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 IP and Brand Guardianship:
 
 Experience working with licensed intellectual properties (like movie or video game franchises) and a proven ability to maintain strict brand compliance.
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 On-site Problem-Solving:
 
 The ability to work under pressure and make quick, creative decisions on a construction site to solve unforeseen issues.
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 Safety and Operations:
 
 An understanding of safety standards and operational requirements for attractions, ensuring that the artistic design does not compromise guest safety or park efficiency.
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Art Director

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 JOB PURPOSE:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Technology department at QSAS is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, integrating, and maintaining the technological infrastructure that powers immersive and interactive cultural attractions. These experiences span physical, digital, and audiovisual realms.
 
 
 The engineer will combine traditional systems engineering (networking,
 
 
 servers, databases, etc.) with deep familiarity in interactive and immersive technologies (projection systems, spatial audio, sensors, etc.) to help bring these complex environments to life.
 
 
 
 
 
 This role requires cross-disciplinary thinking, creative problem-solving, and technical fluency to
 
 
 support both development and operational deployment of scalable, resilient, and interactive
 
 
 experiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Core Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience Development and Design:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Architect backend infrastructure for digital systems used in public-facing attractions, including server environments, databases, APIs, and user authentication services. &middot;
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 Design and implement systems that support interactive installations involving multimedia playback, spatial audio, tracking systems, and environmental sensors. &middot;
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 Develop integration strategies that ensure seamless performance across hardware (e.g., projectors, media servers) and software (e.g., game engines, control systems).
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 Technology Research and Audience Experience Behavior:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Investigate emerging technologies relevant to immersive experiences, including real-time media processing, IoT device orchestration, and audience interaction analytics. &middot;
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 Evaluate and prototype new systems that enable intuitive and emotionally engaging audience experiences through innovative use of technology. &middot;
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 Stay abreast of trends in experience design, including gamification frameworks, user behavior data collection, and dynamic content systems.
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 Collaboration and Brand Alignment:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work with creative, design, and content teams to ensure systems engineering solutions support artistic and narrative intent. &middot;
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 Translate creative briefs into technical strategies that preserve the integrity of brand identity and audience impact.
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 Collaborate with project managers, vendors, and installation teams to ensure systems are aligned with client expectations and regulatory standards.
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 Responsibilities: General Management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Continuous Improvement
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop and refine internal documentation, templates, and best practices for immersive system architecture and deployment.
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 Establish and maintain system monitoring, performance benchmarking, and incident response strategies.
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 Foster a culture of learning and iterative development through post-mortems, knowledge sharing, and mentorship.
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 Change Management
 
 
 
 
 
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 Support structured rollouts of software updates, hardware upgrades, and system migrations within active installations or during development.
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 Ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations during integration of new technologies or feature sets.
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 Contribute to risk assessments and contingency planning during change events.
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 Budget &amp; Plans
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide technical input during the budgeting process to scope infrastructure and technology-related costs.
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 Assist in vendor selection, procurement, and cost-benefit analyses of technologies under consideration.
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 Track hardware and software inventories, licensing, and support contracts.
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 Quality, Health, Safety, &amp; Environment (QHSSE)
 
 
 
 
 
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 Design systems to operate reliably in high-footfall, public environments, adhering to relevant safety and quality standards.
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 Ensure system installations comply with applicable electrical, network, and physical safety regulations.
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 Promote environmentally sustainable solutions where applicable, such as energy-efficient equipment or remote monitoring systems to reduce travel needs.
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 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Qualifications
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Years &amp; Nature of Experience
 
 
 
 
 
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 Minimum 6&ndash;8 years of professional experience in systems engineering, IT infrastructure, or AV integration.
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 At least 2 years of experience working on immersive or interactive projects involving AV or experiential media.
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 Technical Competencies
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong understanding of server infrastructure (Windows/Linux), virtual machines, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
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 Experience with audio-visual control systems (e.g., Q-SYS, Crestron), projection systems, media servers (e.g., Watchout, Disguise, Resolume).
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 Proficient in scripting or programming languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation and deployment.
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 Familiarity with networking protocols, firewall rules, VPNs, and remote access tools.
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 Ability to troubleshoot complex, multi-system environments and propose scalable, resilient solutions.
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 Behavioural competencies
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Creative, adaptable thinker with a passion for immersive technology and audience engagement. Excellent communicator able to translate technical challenges into actionable solutions for cross-functional teams.
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 Self-motivated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
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 Able to thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments that balance creativity with technical excellence.
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Senior System Engineer

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