Rockwork Designer (Project Hire)
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. Interested in learning more? The Rockwork Design team is responsible for entry-level rockwork digital production design, technical integration of rockwork, and preparation of design drawings, details, and scope documents for the interior and exterior rockwork elements during the course of a specific project, land, or park including coordination of Architecture, Design & Engineering efforts with Creative, Show, Ride and construction trade partners. You will report into the Manager, Rockwork Engineering. This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do
- Digital rockwork model mesh sculpting and manipulation including rockwork creative and integration of show, facility, ride, structural and area development elements.
- Work with Creative studio team members to translate creative intent into 3D models.
- Support rockwork model scanning
- Support preparation of design drawings, details, and scope documents for rockwork elements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong communication skills and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the production and use of 3D organic models, and hard surface models for entertainment, commercial or industrial projects.
- A strong foundation in sculpture, modeling and scenic design.
- Proficient in the use of: AutoCAD and/or Revit, and Rhino
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Proficiency in the following: Z-brush, Polyworks, 3DS Max, Geomagic Design X, Navisworks, and Grasshopper
- Working knowledge of polygon mesh manipulation, sculpting, and modeling.
- Working knowledge of model scanning techniques and files
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate degree, technical certification in design, structural design or graduate of a non-accredited engineering school
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 hiring range for this position in California is $94,200.00-$126,200.00 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. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job