SeaWorld-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Williamsburg, VA
5,001-10,000 employees

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! Responsible for the visual appearance and function of the theming, scenic, and signage elements used in productions, animal presentations, events, and other annual/reoccurring entertainment offerings at both parks. Collaborate with event and show producers, corporate designers, technical teams (lighting, audio, visual, etc.), entertainment managers, senior leadership team, and other stakeholders to establish a cohesive plan and designs that meet their needs. Complete requests for signage, scenic, and other graphic design elements from all areas of the park, including Culinary, Merchandise, Operations, Zoo/Education, Entertainment, etc. Develop and follow style guides, color elevations, and DNA sheets as a brand steward. Consult the departmental production calendar and note all due dates. Review work load and new requests to establish prospective deadlines for requests, feedback, and approval processes. Organize projects and manages status sheet on a daily basis. Documents project hours and revisions. Monitor progress of design elements, meet assigned deadlines for each phase of a project, and keep supervisor informed of changes to the deadline. Record, document, and organize core elements of major design projects such as specs (colors, fonts, size, materials), digital assets, working files, print ready files, photo documentation of completed items. Prepare creative briefs for cost estimates and bids and collaborate with vendors for outsourced projects as needed. Attend or coordinate design and production meetings as needed. Assist with planning, construction, and installation of elements designed, as requested or necessary. This is an on-site position located in Williamsburg, VA.

  • Responsible for the visual appearance and function of theming, scenic, and signage elements.
  • Collaborate with event and show producers, corporate designers, and technical teams.
  • Complete requests for signage, scenic, and graphic design elements from various park areas.
  • Develop and follow style guides, color elevations, and DNA sheets.
  • Consult the departmental production calendar and note all due dates.
  • Review workload and new requests to establish prospective deadlines.
  • Organize projects and manage status sheets daily.
  • Document project hours and revisions.
  • Monitor progress of design elements and meet assigned deadlines.
  • Record and organize core elements of major design projects.
  • Prepare creative briefs for cost estimates and collaborate with vendors.
  • Attend or coordinate design and production meetings.
  • Assist with planning, construction, and installation of designed elements.
  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) and Acrobat Professional.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Able to work on a PC and Mac.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well on a team and accept feedback.
  • Ability to translate creative concepts into renderings and instructions for fabrication.
  • Comfortable working under deadline situations with changing priorities.
  • Able to frequently lift/move 25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to work weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late evenings as needed.
  • Preferred experience in carpentry, architecture, drafting, sketching, textures, materials, fabrication, technical theatre, entertainment, and/or theme parks.
  • FREE park admission.
  • Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends.
  • Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
  • Scholarship opportunities.
  • Exclusive employee events and giveaways.
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