The Walt Disney Company
Location
Anaheim, CA | United States
Job description
About the Role & Team
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over! This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines 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, incomparable ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust. The Technical Director for Disney Live Entertainment at the Disneyland Resort leads technical production efforts related to the development, production, installation, and turnover of live entertainment shows and product offerings, including parades, stage and atmosphere shows, spectaculars, and special events for Disneyland Resorts locations. You will report to a Senior Technical Director. This is a Full Time role. What You Will Do + Participate in creative and technical development and coordinating/partnering with internal safety and engineering partners and local and government authorities responsible for legal code compliance, including safety, engineering, permitting and ADA. + Partner in the coordination of bid processes and vendor selections with the larger production team and Procurement, and lead vendor efforts including design development, construction and interaction with other party's fabrication, shipping, installation and buy-off. + Support/consult on maintenance, design/mounts of new shows and provides ongoing reliability and sustainment evaluations as part of implementation and operational planning, and maintains project files, tech logs, design documents, bid packages, schedules and punch lists. + Provide leadership and functions as a mentor/developer and promote Company-wide standards and efficiencies. Required Qualifications & Skills + 5+ years' experience in Technical Theater or Themed Live Show Entertainment. + Validated knowledge and general understanding of the operation and artistic application of several show systems and technology, including fabrication, audio, special effects, puppets, lighting, show control and automation systems, facilities and rigging. + Knowledge and familiarity with entertainment industry innovative technologies. + Experience with facility design, engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, safety, and construction. + Leadership, collaboration, project management, and strategic planning skills. + Proven track record supporting the creative process by collaborating with designers, directors, writers, and producers. + Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, overnights, weekends, holidays and travel. + Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Education + Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Technical Theater with focus on technical design, construction and production. + MS or MA or equivalent experience in Technical Theater with focus on technical design, construction and production preferred. 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 DLEJobs #DXMedia #LI-RT12 The hiring range for this position in Anaheim, CA is $92,800 to $124,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Job ID: 10081281 Location: Anaheim,California Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering About the Company:
The Walt Disney Company
Company Size:
10,000 employees or more
Industry:
Entertainment Venues and Theaters
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