Associate Video Systems Designer (CT)

Job Posting Title:

Associate Video Systems Designer (CT)

Req ID:

10108877

Job Description:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust.

With a strong understanding of Video Design theory and practice, the Associate Video Systems Designer provides technical design expertise in the areas of media playback, routing and displays technology. 

This is a casual/temporary role with no guarantee of hours.

Position Responsibilities 

The Associate Video Systems Designer will be responsible for the following core project support design functions: 

• Participation in project’s creative development 

• Defines scope by identifying system needs and functions based on creative goals 

• Development/execution of video system designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned 

• Providing an integrated structure throughout the entire process of development through implementation of live show entertainment product, and development of equipment and labor budgets 

• Participating in the creation of design package as a living document assembled along with the show development and production from initial concept and pitch phase 

• Supporting design progress through buy off, procurement, installation, and test & adjust, programming, rehearsals and opening, concluding with As-Built documentation for operating partners at the venue 

•Close partnership with Technical Direction and other design disciplines, to include working closely with CAD department to ensure 3D modeling requirements are met/delivered to Media Development 

• Function as consistent interface between Creative and Technical with regard to media playback/quality of media delivered by Media Development 

• Designing appropriate systems for shows and/or facility infrastructure that address Park operational needs 

• Creating design drawings: Plans, Line, Layouts, 3D pre-visualization, Occlusion Assessment, BTU/Power/Weight load estimates, etc. 

• Working with Procurement, Technical Direction, and Production to comply with Company buying standards and schedule of receiving equipment/products/etc. 

• Assisting Technical Direction staff with Video Integrator Management, Factory Acceptance Testing and Sight Acceptance Testing 

• Oversee the installation, test & adjust and programming of required elements 

• Provides support through programming, training, rehearsals and opening of show 

• Research video and projection technologies in support of design effort 

• Conduct ongoing entertainment show quality evaluations (ASQA Reports) of existing entertainment offerings to assist with maintaining the original entertainment show intent and exceptional quality 

Basic Qualifications 

3 to 5 years’ experience in video systems design in live show/theatrical production, live event production, technical, and/or stage management production 

• Strong understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of Video Design (theatrical, industrial, concert, cinematic, etc.) as applied to live show and facility infrastructure systems 

• Advanced experience with most video delivery systems, such as front and rear projection, LED monitors and screens, and high-powered projectors 

• Advanced comprehension of the various formats for video content creation and compatible delivery systems in both file delivery and live delivery environment, and understanding of SMPTE standards 

• Demonstrated understanding of video distribution and routing systems, including advanced network setup, advanced signal flow, file management, and advanced Video programming methods 

• Able to work well under pressure with a variety of personalities while maintaining an open and positive perspective that reflects confident professionalism and an unconditional dedication to providing consistently superior products and services 

• Demonstrated ability to work closely with Technical Director(s) and Video crew to prioritize, organize, instruct and problem-solve during installation, content integration and programming 

• Ability to read and understand architectural blueprints and