Lead Designer

RWS Global•Orlando, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

RWS Global is a leading force in the themed entertainment industry, dedicated to creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. With a rich history of innovative projects, we are seeking a Lead Designer to join our team. Reporting directly to the Creative Director and Creative Leadership, this position plays a key role in conceiving, developing, and presenting creative content for our destination design projects. They collaborate with their creative team members in brainstorming, charrettes, and visual development, while overseeing the work of outside consultant resources during the project cycle. The Lead Designer possesses both artistic and technical expertise and can define and articulate the concepts and experiences that visualize the creative vision. They, in concert with art directors, guide the build efforts in the field and report to Executive creative design and development teams.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience designing experience-based attractions, lands, location-based entertainment, or theme parks.
Experienced in software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, Rhino, and AutoCAD.
Core abilities in one or more artistic disciplines (design, architecture, story development, illustration, theatrical/scenic design).
Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate concepts through various media.
Thorough knowledge of the creative process and deliverables
Ability to communicate complex artistic ideas through written and visual materials.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
A valid passport for the duration of employment for all travel-related roles.

Responsibilities

Defines, leads, efforts to conceive, develop, and progress creative aspects of assigned projects affecting guest experiences with achievable deliverables.
Oversees and directs the execution of project elements to ensure guest experience intent and overall quality.
Responsible for overseeing teams of creative project personnel, including writers, artists, and scenic designers.
Create or facilitate creative intent through story development (treatments, storyboards, visual models, sketches, concept art).
Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences, in communicating project concept, content, and status.
Works with the creative Leadership team to identify and procure talent and resources necessary to complete the project.
Acts as a project contact with internal and external partners.
Travels as required