Designer and Producer, Aerial Drone Shows

Image Engineering•Glen 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