Production Designer, Senior

Job ID 10127218 Location Lantau Island, Hong Kong Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Jul. 28, 2025

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Job Summary:

GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Production Designer’s primary goal is to ensure that the content and integrity of the concept is maintained throughout the design, production and installation process. The demands of this role require an in-depth understanding of the creative intent and the ability for realizing it through the effective execution of the theatrical design process. The Senior Production Designer is the overall representative of the theatrical design team interfaces and is responsible for supporting their interests and sharing their efforts.

CORE FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Confirm scope to schedule and budget parameters
Supervise dimensional design team with creative direction and D&P and A&E requirements
Determine and direct mock-up and staging requirements and advise on systems and methods
Provide design direction to Show Set lead and ensure drawing packages meet show and facility requirements
Chair reviews of all show design documents
Supervise design and production progress to schedule and budget and advise on impact of all proposed changes
Strategize production and installation of show elements
Supervise production and installation crews
Field art direct installation of show elements

TECHNICAL SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS (as they apply to specialty production design positions):

Rockwork: Proven experience in the field on Disney rockwork projects. Specific skills include in-depth knowledge and mastery of methods and materials particular to rockwork, including development of rockwork models and coordination of corresponding show elements, application and articulation of plaster, cage construction and installation. A background in fine arts with an emphasis in sculpture is preferred but not required.

Facades: Proven experience in the field on Disney themed façade projects. Specific skills include in-depth knowledge and mastery of methods and materials particular to themed plaster, including appropriate use of tools, application and articulation of products and materials and knowledge of substrate requirements. Knowledge of CAD and Power Point skills are preferred for use as design and documentation tools, as is a background in fine arts with an emphasis in sculpture.

Themed Paint: Proven experience in the field on Disney projects. Specific skills include in-depth knowledge of materials and application techniques for varied painted scenic effects. General aesthetic knowledge in the blending and use of color palettes is mandatory.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

Effectively orchestrate activities and personalities

Persuasive advocate for good design and a steadying influence for the team

Natural ability to make sense out of diverse multidisciplinary requirements and to bring the project goals into focus for everyone involved

Working member of the Design team with a natural inclination to generate ideas and the ability to do so with great fluency.

Ability to research and present design options so that the team can make informed decisions that ultimately give the project greater depth

EDUCATION, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Degree in theater arts, fine arts or environmental design preferred but not required
Theater design, theatrical technical direction and/or film design (art direction, production design) experience preferred, but not required
8-10 years in theme park design, production and installation experience
Extensive knowledge of dimension design
Extensive knowledge of set design and production
Strong knowledge of fabrication techniques and materials
Strong team leadership and supervisory experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of show requirements for special effects, lighting, media design
Computer literate in Excel and Word
CAD and computer modeling skills preferred but not required

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:

(See above under Education, Training, Knowledge and Skills)

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with WDImagineering Asia Limited, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

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