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MisterPenguin

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
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Executive Creative Ride Engineering​

Location: Orlando, Florida, United States; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Business: Disney Imagineering
Date posted: Dec. 13, 2021

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Job Summary:​

At Ride Engineering, it is our responsibility to move people through our stories in magical ways that bring these experiences to life! Ride Engineers bring optimism and solutions to design challenges that often seem impossible, and partner with diverse creative talent to define and build one-of-a-kind experiences that bring fun and joy to millions of people all around the world.

What we’re looking for…
This executive position will interface with Creative Leads to both represent Ride Engineering in early Blue Sky efforts as well as ensure original creative intent is delivered in final Ride equipment. Responsibilities will include both functional and project related tasks that involve integration of creative and technical requirements into functional solutions that ultimately deliver form, fit, and function in final Ride equipment. This role requires deep subject matter experience as well as leadership qualities in order to oversee critical scope integrated with every Ride project.

Responsibilities:​

You will…
• Act as Ride Engineering’s stakeholder in early Blue Sky attraction concept development efforts
• Act as Ride Engineering’s stakeholder in WDI Creative Leadership meetings
• Update Ride functional and project leadership on new and upcoming Blue Sky efforts
• Implement training programs to improve Ride Engineer’s industry knowledge and ability to contribute to Blue Sky activities
• Dynamically lead the Ride Industrial Design team and direct all related scope within the Ride Studio
• Lead resource planning and staffing strategy for Industrial Design scope
• Provide concept direction and layouts to assist in the development of new parks, lands, and/or attractions
• Creatively apply ID principals to assist in the design of a wide variety of innovative ride platforms, components, & related equipment for one of a kind life safety systems
• Innovate design solutions that deliver competitive new products to our guests
• Participate in and/or lead Blue Sky brainstorming sessions to explore creative ideas and solutions
• Work with Ride Project Teams to seamlessly integrate creative scope, requirements, and vision
• Oversee Ride Vendors to ensure original intent/scope is delivered in final equipment
• Implement and oversee proof of concept prototype & mockups: design/fabricate/test
• Aide in defining and prescribing materials and processes for both prototypical design and production manufacturing
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations to executive creative and technical leaders
• Assist with installation, field support, testing, and standards development
• Explore and evaluate new and emerging technologies that could be used to deliver new ride experiences
• Lead Studio culture and community

Basic Qualifications:​

What you bring to the role…
• Relevant design expertise (e.g. machine/mechanism/product/vehicle design, kinematics, materials)
• Ergonomic and human factors knowledge and experience
• Strong ID sketching and rendering abilities (analog and digital)
• 3D modeling and animation capabilities (StudioTools, Solidworks, Modo, Rhino, Maya, etc.)
• Knowledge of production/manufacturing processes, material properties, and applications
• Superior design sensibilities and creative problem solving
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts with non-technical audience
• Work collaboratively within a large and diverse team environment
• Highly dependable, strong work ethic, with excellent time management skills
• Comfortable working in a creative/chaotic environment

Preferred Qualifications:​

• 10+ years of relevant Industrial Design and Leadership experience
• Experience with life safety design/requirements
• Experience with prototype, development and/or innovative products
• Proven innovator able to conceive and deliver new intellectual property
• Hands on experience with equipment assembly, fabrication, sculpting and installation
• Excellent communication/presentation skills
• Proactive/self-sufficient/able to work and add value with minimal oversight

Required Education​

• Degree in industrial design, engineering, fine arts, theater, animation, architecture, or environmental design

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CaptinEO

CaptinEO

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largealbert said:
As an architecture student soon to be finishing undergrad in the spring, this was really exciting to read up until "10+ years of relevant experience." Fingers crossed some WDI internship positions open up for the fall.
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I know people who have and still do work for Disney corporate.

You don't want to work for Disney corporate. Literally work anywhere else.
 
nickys

nickys

Premium Member
largealbert said:
As an architecture student soon to be finishing undergrad in the spring, this was really exciting to read up until "10+ years of relevant experience." Fingers crossed some WDI internship positions open up for the fall.
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That’s “preferred”.
You have nothing to lose by applying if you meet most of the criteria.
Worst outcome - they reject you outright. But if they like what they see then maybe they offer you an internship. I say go for it, sometimes you gotta take some risks to achieve your dreams.
 
the.dreamfinder

the.dreamfinder

Well-Known Member
nickys said:
That’s “preferred”.
You have nothing to lose by applying if you meet most of the criteria.
Worst outcome - they reject you outright. But if they like what they see then maybe they offer you an internship. I say go for it, sometimes you gotta take some risks to achieve your dreams.
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If you have a portfolio, at least ask for a critique. They can only say no. Plus, sometimes you just want to be on their radar. They, like most companies, keep a history on candidates who apply for positions.
 
FettFan

FettFan

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larryz said:
It might as well. In fact, you might be overqualified by today's WDI standards.
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