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Visual Effects Designer (2-year contract)
Visual Effects Designer (2-year contract)
Summary
The Visual Effects Designer is responsible for the design, production and installation of digital media content for Disney theme parks, resorts and attractions worldwide. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining the show quality for all locations, conducting show reviews and training classes on artistic maintenance procedures, as well as designing certain effects as required.
Category
After Effects
Art Department
Graphic Design
Live Event / On Location Services
Motion Graphics
Special Effects
Location
Hong Kong
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Feb 23, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The Visual Effects Designer is responsible for the design, production and installation of digital media content for Disney theme parks, resorts and attractions worldwide. They should have the capability to lead large projects to design intent level under the direction of lead designer. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining the show quality for all locations, conducting show reviews and training classes on artistic maintenance procedures, as well as designing certain effects as required.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead design projects of medium complexity, i.e., a fully story themed shop, communicate Audio and Visual design concepts to contractors and park operations/maintenance team, support the project from feasibility, detailed design, field installation, programming, test & adjustment, training, close-out and post turn over support.
- Perform primary interface with electrical engineering disciplines throughout various project phases. Ensure installation of Audio Visual design on electrical drawings compliance to overall design/ story.
- Work independently on technical show reviews, can identify show quality defect and propose practical solutions to address the issues.
- Monitor the Park and Attraction Audio and Visual show quality on daily basis, work proactively with working partners from different departments to address show issues.
- Identify obsoleted products, i.e, projectors and propose upgrade plans, familiar with Audio Visual market.
- Identify potential rehab projects, and provide proposal for the projects, including scope of work, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, justifications and working with facility services team to prioritize those projects.
- Create and teaches regular class, including standards, maintenance practice and design intent ,update training materials to keep it relevant.
- Assist in media editorial process. Render and quality control show files using department render facilities. Accomplish some independent design and editorial efforts.
- Complete in-field environmental mapping techniques for scenic illusions. Complete in-field installation and quality control of media.
- Work with Segment Department Staff and Visual Effects Management and members of the Video Media Design Group and the Special Effects Group on a regular basis.
- Deal with requirements of the media to be created and feedback on quality and satisfaction of visual requirements.
- Propose solution to achieve the desired effects and provide estimate.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years of relevant experience. Experience in theme park industry is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of Digital media formats and compression is required.
- Practical working knowledge in projection, video playback, lighting, sound effects, AV system, show programming is required. Broad knowledge of theme parks and attractions media production methods and pipeline would be a plus.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe After Effects, Photoshop), Nuke, Maya and Unreal.
- Strong experience with show quality standards and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organizational skills and willing to work in high pressure environment with strict schedule deadlines.
Job Type
Contract
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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