What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fireworks Designer; Disney Live Entertainment position at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products?
Do you like to make a difference in the lives of families through entertainment? Do you have a passion for delivering experiences that resonate for all Guests, including underrepresented audiences? Do you enjoy making live entertainment experiences come to life for all ages, including young children and 'the young at heart'? Then, this may be the role for you. Join the Disney Live Entertainment Team and play an important role to deliver the magic because together, "We Bring Disney Magic to Life – For Everyone"
The Fireworks & Special Effects Designer develops/executes pyrotechnic and special effects designs for live shows across property, including Parks, Resorts, and Special Events.
Responsibilities :
Basic Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Education :
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
The Fireworks & Special Effects Designer develops/executes pyrotechnic and special effects designs for live shows across property, including Parks, Resorts, and Special Events.
Responsibilities :
- Oversee ordering of pyrotechnic and special effect equipment and product
- Provide updates to Show Directors, Producers, and Production Managers about confetti, pyrotechnics and other special effect development and availability
- Work with governmental agencies in approving/permitting effects uses by WDW
- Manage effects crews for special events, road shows, and permanent installations
- Provide ongoing Entertainment Show Quality evaluations of existing shows
- Manage proper documentation of all live show effects plots at WDW
- Develop and realize the design intent through the development of the creative process
- Participate in project's creative development
- Develop special effects/pyrotechnics designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned
- Develop or provide input to project special effects budgets and labor requirements
- Stay current with special effects technology research and development efforts within industry
- Partner with Consultant Special Effects/Pyrotechnics Designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training and proper documentation of all audio/video services delivered
- Be a resource to maintain the proper training of operating area special effects/pyrotechnics Technicians
- Conduct ongoing "Entertainment Show Quality" evaluations of existing offerings at Walt Disney World 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 Walt Disney World
- Maintain up-to-date show documentation and special effects R&D lab
Basic Qualifications :
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Entertainment Industry working in show development and operation of live shows
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience working with FireOne UltraFire and Finale3D
- Working knowledge of current technology and standards for all aspects of, special effects/pyrotechnics design, presentation styles, (theatrical, industrial, concert, and touring) as applied to live show and facility systems
- Knowledge of industry standards including, but not limited to, NFPA 160, NFPA 11.23 and 11.24
- Experience supporting the creative process by working with other Designers, Directors, Writers and Producers
- Experience leading a team and working with the special effects crew to prioritize, organize, instruct and problem-solve during installation, test and adjust and cueing throughout delivery of project
- Proven ability to deliver on a project's established scope, schedule and budget
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express creative ideas
- Ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, holidays - including occasional travel
- Must be able to pass ATF background check
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2 years experience in live show development with The Walt Disney Company
- Knowledge of the Walt Disney culture
Required Education :
- College degree or equivalent experience in theater with focus on special effects/pyrotechnics design
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
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