Technical Design & Production Intern
About The Position
The Technical Design & Production Intern supports the Technical Design & Production Team on projects for high-profile clients. The role involves coordinating, researching, developing, designing, constructing, integrating, and delivering technological production elements. The intern gains hands-on experience in technical show production and develops skills in creative technologies. The position reports directly to the Senior Technical Director and the Technical Design & Production Team. The intern may assist with A/V, lighting, and communications systems; fabrication drawings; project-site visits; system integration; and testing and adjustments. The role also supports the setup, programming, operation, and maintenance of equipment and safeguards for the Production space, including equipment used for presentations, theatre, shows, concerts, and special events. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or as needed, in Orlando, Florida. AOA’s internship program provides hands-on work alongside its team across the project life cycle, as well as local outings, site tours, and presentations from figures in the immersive experience industry. Interns must be at least 18, provide their own housing for the internship, and have reliable transportation to and from work; parking is covered as applicable.
Requirements
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to resolve technical issues and challenges.
- Passion, curiosity, critical thinking skills, and the ability to be a flexible problem-solver.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with minimal supervision and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
- Comfort working in highly subjective situations with few previously established paths to success.
- Must be 18 years or older to apply.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
- Must provide own housing for the duration of the internship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience and knowledge in coordinating, designing, building, installing, and programming A/V, lighting, projection, and other technical production equipment.
- A diverse skillset encompassing visual arts, film production, engineering, and software, with the ability to express oneself clearly through a variety of media.
- Pipeline experience with CAD applications such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, or Fusion360; Unreal Engine; Procreate; Revit; coding; and audio/video editing software such as Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Audacity, or Pro Tools.
- Knowledge of current trends and innovations in the entertainment industry.
- An associate degree or higher in a field relevant to the themed entertainment industry, active enrollment in a relevant higher education program, or professional experience relevant to the themed entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Technical Design & Production Team with project work, including designing and integrating A/V, lighting, and communications systems.
- Develop fabrication drawings for technical show set pieces.
- Visit project sites for fact-finding, project observation, and system integration.
- Test and adjust systems.
- Attend and participate in production meetings and regular technical department meetings as required.
- Coordinate and manage setup, programming, and maintenance of equipment needed to operate the Production space.
- Operate and maintain safeguards for the Production space’s technical assets, including supervising the use of audio, lighting, and communications equipment and the use and maintenance of the overall space.
- Participate in company intern activities and tasks.
Benefits
- Parking will be covered as applicable.
- Internship program includes local experience outings, behind-the-scenes tours of active project sites, and presentations from figures in the immersive experience industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
