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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.

The Principal Graphic Designer develops Signage and Show Graphics that help tell the stories in Disney Theme Parks and Resorts worldwide!

What You Will Do

• Provide support to various Environmental 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 various basic technical tasks and documentation including plotting elevations, locating signs, reading and plotting floor plans, reading and plotting area development plans
• 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 Environmental 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 successfully integrating sign design with other fields and components of the facility exterior, interior and area development
• Prepare specific deliverables including, but not limited to: locating signs on base sheets and elevations; material call outs; drawing packages to describe the sign's look and fabrication, Production art; etc.
• Ensures consistency to department/divisional Standards of Practice
• Develops Graphics scope/program and leads implementation of design intent as a member of the project design team and supports consistency to established project strategies, schedules and budgets
• Support Environmental Graphic Design in collaboration with other ED&E fields, Creative, Show/Ride, Design & Production and Operating partners
• Support implementation of project goals/objectives through problem-solving and development of Graphic design solutions
• Answer questions during sign construction bid process and respond to and resolve field issues and questions
• Responsible for environmental graphic design for large or highly complex projects, or such projects that require advanced technical specialty, e.g. sign code requirements, construction knowledge, materials application and specifications
• Lead the development of Graphic Signage fabrication and/or manufacturing specifications
• Primary responsibility for coordination and communication of Graphic design issues with the project lead; support implementation of project goals and objectives through specific problem-solving and development of design solutions
• Establish Graphic design standards for a project and monitor design team to ensure adherence to department/divisional Standards of Practice
• Lead development of graphic scope as it relates to code required signage for domestic and international projects
• May act as the functional leader as noted in the Manager level

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of 12 or more years in practice, and: a minimum of 5 years leading a team of designers in the design of Environmental Graphics and Signage for a wide variety of facility types
• Environmental Graphic Design practice
• Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections
• Demonstrated proficiency in planning, budgeting, and leading a team of Environmental Graphic Designers

Education

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

Disability accommodation for employment applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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