“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) 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 corps of Imagineers are responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects.

Environmental Graphic Designer (Project Hire) who develops signage and show graphics that help tell the stories in Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Water Parks, Resorts and Disney Cruise Line.

You will be reporting to the Concept Designer Principal.

You Will:

• Provide support to the project team for design and implementation of assigned projects, support implementation of design intent as a member of the project design team
• Develop varied Architectural Graphic and Sign Design solutions for project work at all stages of assigned projects from concept design through the preparation of construction documentation
• Ensure that the creative intent is achieved by integrating sign design with other disciplines and components of the facility exterior, interior and area development
• Prepare specific deliverables including locating signs on base sheets and elevations; material call outs; drawing packages to describe the sign's look and fabrication, Production art; etc.
• Ensure adherence to department/divisional Standards of Practice
• Provide support to multiple Architectural Graphic design projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation
• Prepare Signage design information and documentation
• Provide design documentation in the form of illustration, photographs, scaled images, research and documentation on assigned projects
• Perform several basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, locating signs, reading and plotting floor plans, reading and plotting area development plans
• Make daily decisions on a scope of work with guidance from the Lead Graphic designer
• Communicate and coordinate with others in the department, and as part of a larger, multidiscipline project team
• May be Graphic Design representative at project team meetings
• May influence department or project team based on specific expertise or previous experience
• Coordinate and communicate Graphic design issues within the Graphic Design team
• Support implementation of project goals through development of design solutions

You Will Have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Graphic Design practice
• Knowledge of Sign Code requirements for facilities and Theme Park applications
• Demonstrated thoughtful design and artistic skills in solving Architectural Graphic design challenges
• Demonstrated ability in Creative Suite 6 or digital illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Publisher, In Design, Sketch-up and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of Architectural Graphic design and sign construction techniques
• Knowledge of Wayfinding systems and programming
• Knowledge of programming Architectural Signage for different applications (hotels, restaurants, retail, and parking facilities)
• Knowledge of all phases of a sign design program
• Technical knowledge of Sign design
• Knowledge of related areas, including architecture, interior design and area development.

Required Education

• BA/BS degree from an accredited program or equivalent work experience required

This role is located in Orlando, FL.

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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