Senior Attraction Designer (3D modeling, 3D animation, compositing)

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

10h

About The Position

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry. Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did. JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Attraction Designer leads the design, development, and documentation of the ride system and technical show elements primarily utilizing 3D modeling and animation as a design and coordination tool. Leads the development of virtual attraction models, ride and show animation, creative and timing animatics, scene studies, renders, plans, and sections depicting design and art direction for all ride, show and scenic components of a project. Produces designs which creatively integrate the myriad show, facility, equipment, and elements into the overall creative environment. Manages the integration and coordination of show and facility elements in the virtual attraction model. Manages the creation of multiple technical and creative approaches and solutions to meet critical design criteria, such as: guest experience, theoretical hourly capacity, show timing, vehicle spacing, etc. Utilizes various modeling & drafting techniques, 3D modeling/animating & drawing techniques and tools (e.g., 3ds Max, Maya, Unreal, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, etc.) to model, draw, draft and create dimensional, scale drawings and models detailing the design intent and the integration of various ride & show elements with each other and the facility. Responsible for designing to project program and budget, and for coordinating and integrating with other disciplines.

Requirements

Prior theme park attraction design experience is required.
Must be a creative, innovative, organized thinker and problem solver with strong technical and artistic ability with various design techniques/tools such as show set / scenic design and drafting, 3D modeling, architectural design, and/or others.
Must be proficient in 3D modeling software such as 3ds Max, Maya, etc. with working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. (Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arts, Design, Theater, Graphics, Computer Animation, etc.)
6+ years Design experience for themed entertainment, theme parks or related industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

As directed by the Show Producer, Art Director, Creative Director, or Production Designer, conceives, develops, and iterates ride and show design elements primarily utilizing 3D modeling and animation software in combination with 2D CAD software to communicate the creative intent with sketches, renderings, animatics, sections, plans, etc.
Manages and designs the creative and technical development and iteration of ride and show design elements with a focus on overall timing, sightlines, and scale through various phases of development.
Manages and develops the coordinated virtual attraction model, which details the various synchronized ride & show elements of an attraction such as ride paths & timing, ride vehicles, scenery, media, lighting, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, props, and more.
Manages and develops presentation animatics including the overall creative animatic, timing animatic, coordination animatic, sizzle reels, scene studies, etc.
Manages and develops presentation animatics including the overall creative animatic, timing animatic, coordination animatic, sizzle reels, scene studies, etc.
Participates in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews, and is responsible for developing creative and feasible solutions to integrate elements into a themed environment.
Mentors and provides guidance and training to staff related to career goals and technical skills.
Motivates staff to accomplish assignment goals.
Builds bench strength within the staff by identifying training and development opportunities.
Leads staff and communicates job expectations, planning, coaching.
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and show set design standards.
Mentors and provides guidance and training to staff related to career goals and technical skills.
Motivates staff to accomplish assignment goals.
Builds bench strength within the staff by identifying training and development opportunities.
Leads staff and communicates job expectations, planning, coaching.
Develops and implements policies, procedures, and show set design standards.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.