About the Role & Team

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us!

An Associate Set Decorator will work within the Prop Department to provide set decoration and other theming for all areas our guests see when they enter our parks. This includes attractions, retail spaces, restaurant spaces, facades and area development. The Prop Department interfaces and supports other Walt Disney Imagineering divisions as well as departments within our parks including Creative, Architectural, Engineering, Show Art, Show Ride, Park Operations and Park Maintenance. The Set Decorator amplifies and embellishes the story. It is the mission of the Set Decoration Department to build highly entertaining environments in which the magic of each Disney story is possible!

This is a Project Hire position without any guarantee of permanent placement. 

What You Will Do

•    Support the design, production and installation effort as directed by the creative leads for the project
•    Interface and coordinate with other show related disciplines
•    Support design development and communicate design concepts
•    Maintain and update documentation associated with the design effort
•    Coordinate with other subject areas to ensure placement of props and decorations
•    Assist in field installation of props and dressings
•    Research historical information and design technologies in support of design effort
•    Work with functional leadership to adhere to budget and schedule
•    Support mock‐ups and presentations including set‐ups and strikes
•    Document the implemented design

Required Qualifications & Skills 

•    Ability to work within a team environment and at the direction of the creative leads for the project
•    A working knowledge of props or set decoration for theatre, film or television
•    Knowledge of storytelling with objects
•    Ability to work at heights above 30’
•    Ability to lift 15 to 20 pounds ∙
•    Experience working with hand tools
•    Ability to periodically work third shift after the park closes
•    Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
•    Previous experience in the technical aspects of Theater Arts and its associated skills
•    Must be able to read architectural drawing packages
•    Working knowledge of construction materials, hardware, and tools
•    Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp
•    Valid Driver’s License required

Education 

•    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Interior/Retail Design, Technical Theater, Dimensional Design, Architectural modeling, Applied Media Arts or a closely related field.

Additional Information 

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

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