Designer and Producer, Aerial Drone Shows

Image EngineeringGlen Burnie, MD
17d

About The Position

This Designer & Producer of Aerial Drone Shows is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and supporting the execution of visually compelling aerial drone light shows. The role blends creative storytelling, animation design, technical understanding, and production coordination to deliver high-impact experiences for clients and audiences.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in modern 2D/3D design and animation tools
  • Strong visual design, motion graphics, and storytelling skills
  • Solid understanding of drone show principles, spatial design, and motion choreography
  • Experience working in live events, entertainment production, or immersive media environments
  • Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

  • Experience designing or programming synchronized aerial drone choreography
  • Familiarity with drone show platforms such as Verge Aero or similar systems
  • Experience with animation scripting, procedural animation, or creative coding
  • Knowledge of FAA Part 107 operations, night operations, and airspace coordination
  • Background in lighting design, visual effects, or real-time graphics (Unity / Unreal)
  • Experience integrating visuals with music, audio editing, or sound design

Responsibilities

  • Lead creative concept development and visual design of drone show formations and animations using 2D and 3D design tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Blender, Maya, Cinema 4D)
  • Develop animated visual sequences, motion graphics, and vector-based assets synchronized to music or soundtracks
  • Design drone show concepts aligned with client objectives, themes, and brand identity
  • Create detailed show scripts, visual storyboards, and choreography plans
  • Produce digital previews and visualizations; iterate designs with clients and internal stakeholders
  • Curate, edit, or recommend music and sound design to enhance visual storytelling
  • Engage directly with clients to understand creative goals, present concepts, and incorporate feedback
  • Collaborate with Flight Operations, Production, and Compliance teams to ensure design feasibility and safety
  • Manage timelines, revisions, and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
  • Troubleshoot design-to-execution issues and adapt visuals as needed
  • Support onsite show execution, including supervising drone deployment, launch, and recovery activities
  • Coordinate with onsite production teams to ensure smooth show operation
  • Document workflows, identify process improvements, and promote design and operational best practices
  • Stay current with industry trends, animation techniques, and emerging drone show technologies

Benefits

  • Aetna Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Time Off Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • John Hancock 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance
  • Aflac Supplemental Insurance
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Dependent Care FSA Program
  • ...and more!
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