Artisan-ColorDesign/Paint

Artisan-ColorDesign/Paint Apply Later Job ID 10083992 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Apr.
16, 2024 Job Summary: 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! The role of the Artisan is to support design, document and implement creative intent in the areas of Paint, Rockwork, and/or Character Facades.
The Artisan partners with the Leads, Production Designer and Project Teams to develop strategies from design through implementation.
The individual must be capable of creating themed finishes that fulfill creative design intent.
Responsible for ensuring that all design, documentation, and production work is supportive of current standard processes and the production strategy.
Design documentation (color boards, samples, models, etc.
) developed by the Artisans is used to describe and illustrate the Paint, Rockwork, and/or Character Facades intent for bidding and construction purposes! This is Full-time role.
Responsibilities Implement documentation based on direction from lead Artisan on project.
Oversee contractors/vendors during installation.
Prepare project close-out documentation.
Provides support for models, color boards, sample production, mock-ups, staging efforts, vendor liaison, and scenery production.
Has ability to mix paint colors to match palettes as advised by lead Artisan for Paint specialty.
Partner with other fields to develop design intent through an understanding of the story intent, place-making or atmosphere.
Research history, geography, geology, or architecture as needed.
Collaborate with other designers on the project team to acquire drawings and documents relative to the Artisan's specialty.
Implement strategies relating to area of specialty.
Connect with Production Designer regarding Artistic Execution strategies and Creative intent.
Work with SD&P leads relative to design and production strategies, schedule progress, design inputs required, completion of design landmarks, metrics on earned value, etc.
Required Qualifications & Skills Minimum 2 years in Rockwork, Character Façades, and/or Paint design, production and installation or related entertainment field.
Ability to perform tasks from ladders, scaffold, or mobile life equipment.
Must have experience and expertise in one of the following two fields: Sculpture: The Artisan should also have familiarity with all aspects of Rockwork or Character Facade implementation, to include knowledge of tools, methods and materials particular to themed plaster.
Sculpting abilities particularly from 2D imagery or verbal direction, have familiarity with the tools of the trade, understand architectural drawings, and take verbal direction from various team members and implement it.
Familiarity with 2D and 3D digital design tools (such as Photoshop, Illustrator, AutoCAD and Revit) are a plus.
Color & Paint: The Staff level Artisan should have familiarity with all aspects of paint implementation to include preparation of various surfaces, knowledge of paint material and its accurate application.
A practical understanding of color theory and shown paint skills required.
Domestic and international travel required.
Preferred Education Bachelor’s degree in theater, fine arts or environmental design preferred, not required.
Additional Information Benefits and Perks: 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.