Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, *** Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at *** theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations the world over. This team with varied strengths - representing a wide variety of subject areas and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle... and a dash of pixie dust!
As a Fireworks Designer with *** Live Entertainment - *** Signature Experiences, you will be responsible for developing and driving all aspects of the creation of new live show Fireworks and Special Effects designs, as well as remounts of existing seasonal shows and creative sustainment of current shows for *** Cruise Line Entertainment.
This is a 12-month Project Hire/Internal Assignment position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
Responsibilities/You Will
- Lead Fireworks and Special Effects Designs for all DSE - DLE Productions (live shows) and facility infrastructure (venues / systems) through the effective execution of the creative process, ensuring the design and systems align with Company and Local Authorities code and standards
- Supervise additional resources as required, crafting a Fireworks and Special Effects work strategy for any potential Project Design Team members
- Contribute to the Show Life Cycle during many of the creative, production, and delivery phases
- Develop and lead project budgets, design deliverables and labor requirements
- Provide Design Deliverables with due dates, be accountable for timely delivery at all phases
- Provide Technical input and recommendations for Production Schedule and Project Milestones
- Advise the pre-visualization and programming phases of Fireworks and Special Effects show control
- Specify and procure required equipment, products, content and/or software.
- Provide field support through install, test & adjust, programming, training, rehearsal and opening
- Build and maintain the accurate documentation materials for new shows including design drawings, plans, schematics and layout drawings. Complete all final As-Installed documentation for turnover to the entertainment park operations teams
- Be responsible for maintaining the *** Standards for Entertainment Fireworks and Special Effects designs.
- Partner with Consultant Fireworks and Special Effects Designers and vendors to ensure *** quality, compatibility, training and accurate documentation of all Fireworks and Special Effects services are delivered
- Partners with Worldwide Safety team and *** Cruise Line Safety team to ensure maritime safety standards are met and ensure Flag compliance.
- Conduct ongoing "Entertainment Show Quality" evaluations of existing offerings at DSE - DLE and provide support to maintain their original show intent
- Maintain a relationship with fireworks compound, safety, purchasing, vendors and partner with governmental agencies in approving/permitting effects uses by *** World
- Collaborate with shipboard Manager of Entertainment Technical and shipboard entertainment technical teams with regards to past, present and future show installations.
Basic Qualifications/You Will Have
- 5+ years experience in the Entertainment Industry working in theatrical design, show development and operation of live shows focusing on special effects/pyrotechnics design.
- Proficiency in FireOne firing software and hardware, scripting software, and previsualization software.
- Extensive knowledge of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of, special effects/pyrotechnics design, presentation styles, (theatrical, industrial, concert, and touring) as applied to live show and facility systems
- Experience supporting the creative process by working with other Designers, Directors, Writers and Producers
- Experience managing a team and working with the special effects crew to prioritize, coordinate, instruct and problem-solve during installation, test and adjust and cueing throughout delivery of a project
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays.
- Willing to travel to domestic and foreign venues for extended periods of time
- Must have, or be willing to obtain a passport and corporate credit card for overseas travel
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in live show development with ***
Required Education
- BA in Theater Technology and Design (MFA preferred) or equivalent work experience in theater with focus on special effects/pyrotechnics design
Additional Information
- Completion of *** beginning pyrotechnics training course, advanced training course and any applicable local or state required certifications/licenses will be required.
- ATF Background Check is required
Benefits and Perks
*** offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only *** can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at *** .
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About *** Imagineering:
Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world's first theme park - *** land - *** Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all *** theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering's unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on *** 's legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from "blue sky" concept phase to opening day.
About *** :
*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Entertainment Productions , which is part of a business we call *** Imagineering .
*** Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
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