Sr. Media Designer (VFX Focus)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for in-house media design, creation, and integration, working with the Director, Media, through all phases of development from concept to completion. Responsible for creating project Previz renderings, animatics, sight line studies, test grids, lighting studies, and similar content to support vendors creating outsourced media. Responsible for integrating media design, mockups, testing, and site integration, with other disciplines including but not limited to, engineering, operations, and the architect/engineer of record.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conceives, develops, and defines, all design elements of assigned media that effect guest experience, in collaboration with the Creative Director from Blue Sky phase through to specified End Scope of relevant projects. Leads, and participates in, brainstorm sessions/charettes, creating sketches, storyboards, points of view (POVs), Previz and animatics, 3D models, 2D/3D animation, 3D renderings, compositing, visual effects, color correction, and generating pixel maps for warped displays.
• Maintains the integrity of the envisioned original design, maintaining a cohesive design in all elements associated with the project through all phases of development. Develops and presents project milestone reviews to internal and external audiences to communicate project concept, content and status. Partners with Media Director in gaining internal and external approvals.
• Provides design leadership and guidance to the attraction design team through best practices, anticipating and resolving conflicts in a project’s concept design as it moves forward into design development. Provides input to the Creative Director and design and production team as to methods and strategies for executing a project’s design intent. Suggests and executes methods for design implementation, including proof of concept mock-ups, studies and models.
• Oversees and directs the execution of all applicable project elements to ensure guest experience intent and overall quality. Directs and manages in-house design resources as well as outside talent.
• Identifies talent and resources necessary to complete the project in concert with, as appropriate, the Creative Director, Executive Producer, Project Director, Human Resources and Creative Resources Manager to procure services.
• Acts as project liaison for appropriate internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property developers.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Directly supervises efforts of staff and sub-contractors assembled to support specific project-related tasks. Number and types of staff will vary dependent upon the Project. Responsible for managing teams of creative project personnel such as writers, artists, directors, scenic designers, media producers, programmers, graphic designers, etc.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

SCOPE:

Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years of designing experience, based entertainment for theme parks or related industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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