Associate Production Designer - Project

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

The Associate Designer works under the supervision of the Senior Manager, Art Director and/or Production Designer and helps deliver designs (environment, scenic, set dressing, props, costume, etc.) for varying Entertainment projects including, Live shows, Marquee & Shoulder Events, Seasonal Atmosphere, Character Photo Ops, Symphony Activations, and Placemaking efforts

• Works with the Production Designers and Art Directors developing concepts via sketches, storyboards, and photo studies to communicate preliminary design ideas.
• May be allocated smaller projects to realize all aspects of the project’s visuals with significant levels of input into the final ‘look’ of the costume, props and set design.
• Assembles drawing packages to relay design details to internal project teams for review/approval and to vendors for bidding and construction.
• Works with licensing team as needed on proper usage of IP imagery, adhering to all style guidelines and specific IP notes.
• Works with design team to produce seasonal overlays and designs as needed.
• Brings thoughtful, on-brand ideas to creative brainstorms and execution of assignments.
• Assists in monitoring onsite art installations during the construction progress, assisting in identifying and resolving any unexpected conditions and/or discrepancies between the construction, drawings, and design intent.
• Performs quality checks for ongoing creative maintenance of scenic elements.
• Collaborates with project team support staff, artists, and vendors in all phases of production.
• Assist in sourcing and choosing materials for final creative intent.

• Maintain an understanding of industry trends and apply that knowledge to design assignments and in field art direction.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of the Universal Studios Hollywood Intellectual Properties (past, present & Licensed) across multiple media including: film, television, theater, parks and games.
• Assist Manager of Costumes with Design intent and costume design packets.
• Attend and participate in all required design team meetings and off site training/creative sessions.
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $64,480 - $70,000.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional creative work experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of creative processes and best practices.
• Must have the ability to be flexible with changing work initiatives; coordinate multiple projects and multi-task efficiently within a fast paced and high-pressure environment while meeting stric