Walt Disney Imagineering is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented teams of Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation and commissioning - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.
What we’re looking for…
Projection Designer to work with the Show Systems team within Walt Disney Imagineering’s Design and Delivery team. The Show Electronic Designer, under the supervision of a Senior Designer, will design and develop projection systems in support of the show concepts and to deliver the visual media that meets show requirements. This may include being asked to Select Projectors, screens, optics and mounting systems as required to produce the required image size, resolution and brightness, color and contrast required for each show element.
Job Summary:
- Establish and develop technical standards, processes and vendors for projectors, screens, and lens and light sources.
- Work with creative/project team, Visual Effects team and Video Media design to define and produce an integrated system that meets the show requirements.
- Assist with the planning of attraction level design/production/procurement strategy and activities.
- Assist in the creation of estimates, budgets and schedules for projection systems.
- Assist with Mock-ups and proof of concepts of projection systems.
- Work with the Creative Technologies Group and R&D on next generation projection systems.
- Establish and develop technical standards, processes and vendors for projectors, screens, lens and light sources.
- Lead Planning of attraction level design/production/procurement strategy and activities
- Provide oversight and management of all production activities ensuring budget & schedule are met.
- Plan and Lead Projection System Mock-Ups.
- Invent new Projection Techniques
- Specify Custom Optics and Lens Systems.
- Confirm feasibility of high-risk projection systems.
- Work with Creative on new applications of projected media.
- Define required Mock-ups for projection applications.
- Design and develop multi-projector systems.
- Some travel domestic and international may be required.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience
- Experience with Projection Layouts (i.e. throws, format)
- Image Blending Techniques
- Distortion Correction
- Image Folding
- Digital Projection Systems (Video & Digital Cinema)
- Communication / Automation software and controls
- Lens Selection Criteria
- Front projection and rear projection screen technology
- 3D and 2D technology
- Legacy Film Systems (70mm, 35mm, 16mm)
- Luminosity and color spectral science
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineer preferred, but not required.
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.
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