Universal Creative ยท 15 hours ago
Senior Attraction Designer (3D modeling, 3D animation, compositing)
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expUniversal Creative is seeking a Senior Attraction Designer who will lead the design, development, and documentation of ride systems and technical show elements. The role involves utilizing 3D modeling and animation to create virtual attraction models and manage the integration of various design components.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
As directed by the Show Producer, Art Director, Creative Director, or Production Designer, conceives, develops, and iterates ride and show design elements primarily utilizing 3D modeling and animation software in combination with 2D CAD software to communicate the creative intent with sketches, renderings, animatics, sections, plans, etc
Manages and designs the creative and technical development and iteration of ride and show design elements with a focus on overall timing, sightlines, and scale through various phases of development. Manages and develops the coordinated virtual attraction model, which details the various synchronized ride & show elements of an attraction such as ride paths & timing, ride vehicles, scenery, media, lighting, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, props, and more
Manages and develops presentation animatics including the overall creative animatic, timing animatic, coordination animatic, sizzle reels, scene studies, etc
Manages and develops presentation animatics including the overall creative animatic, timing animatic, coordination animatic, sizzle reels, scene studies, etc
Participates in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews, and is responsible for developing creative and feasible solutions to integrate elements into a themed environment
Mentors and provides guidance and training to staff related to career goals and technical skills. Motivates staff to accomplish assignment goals. Builds bench strength within the staff by identifying training and development opportunities. Leads staff and communicates job expectations, planning, coaching. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and show set design standards
Mentors and provides guidance and training to staff related to career goals and technical skills. Motivates staff to accomplish assignment goals. Builds bench strength within the staff by identifying training and development opportunities. Leads staff and communicates job expectations, planning, coaching. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and show set design standards
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Prior theme park attraction design experience is required
Must be a creative, innovative, organized thinker and problem solver with strong technical and artistic ability with various design techniques/tools such as show set / scenic design and drafting, 3D modeling, architectural design, and/or others
Must be proficient in 3D modeling software such as 3ds Max, Maya, etc. with working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit
Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
6+ years Design experience for themed entertainment, theme parks or related industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. (Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Design, Theater, Graphics, Computer Animation, etc.)
Company
Universal Creative
At Universal Creative, we design, develop, and deliver the most compelling themed entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Dobrzyn
Senior Vice President, Chief Project Management Officer
Erica Landis
Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner
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