Environmental Graphic Designer - Glendale, United States - Walt Disney Imagineering

Walt Disney Imagineering

Verified Company

Glendale, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

About the Role & Team:

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide.

Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe

Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind.

Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals and solutions to achieve them.

As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others.

The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world.

And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us

We are looking for an
Environmental
Graphic Designer to develop signage and show graphics to help tell the stories in Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Water Parks, Resorts, and Disney Cruise Line.

You will report to the Graphic Design Executive.

This is an estimated 30-month Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do:

Support the project team for the design and implementation of assigned projects.
Develop varied Environmental Graphic and Sign Design solutions for project work at all stages from concept design through the preparation of construction documentation.
Ensure that the creative intent is achieved by integrating sign design with other teams and components of the facility's exterior, interior, and area development.
Prepare specific deliverables including: locating signs on base sheets and elevations; material call outs; drawing packages to describe the sign's look and fabrication, Production art; etc.
Ensure adherence to department/divisional Standards of Practice.
Provide support to multiple Environmental Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation.
Prepare Signage design information and documentation.
Provide design documentation in the form of illustrations, photographs, scaled images, research, and documentation on assigned projects.
Perform several basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, locating signs, and reading and plotting floor plans and area development plans.
Make daily decisions on a scope of work with guidance from the Lead Graphic Designer.
Communicate and coordinate with others in the department and as part of a larger, multidiscipline project team.
Could act as Graphic Design Representative at project team meetings.
May influence department or project team based on specific expertise or previous experience.
Coordinate and communicate Graphic Design issues within the team.
Support the implementation of project goals through the development of design solutions.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

3+ years of experience in Environmental Graphic design practice.
Demonstrated thoughtful design and artistic skills in solving architectural graphic design challenges.
Experience in Creative Suite 6 or digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Publisher, In Design, Sketchup and MS Office Suite.
Knowledge of Architectural Graphic Design and sign construction techniques.
Knowledge of Wayfinding systems and programming.
Knowledge of all phases of a sign design program.
Preferred knowledge in related areas: Architecture, Interior Design, and Area Development.

Education: