Mgr-Video Systems Design
Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships and other locations the world over.
With an in-depth understanding of video systems design and the ability to realize through the effective execution of the creative process, the Mgr-Video Systems Design, supporting Disney Cruise Line, serves as the creative leader and representative for Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) Video Design department.
This is a full-time role. You will report to the Sr. Manager - Entertainment Design & Technical.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert, Creative and Administrative Leader, responsible for all Entertainment Video systems and participate in a Project’s creative development and production phases.
- Provide oversight and input during Creative Reviews, Design Reviews and at other major milestone check points and develop and / or implement Video System designs for live shows and facility infrastructure.
- Be an engaged leader of Video system R&D efforts, participating as necessary to collaborate with other Company technology divisions.
- Design / direct / supervise all Video Design Projects – helping Designers to plan, prioritize, coordinate, brain-storm, problem solve, budget, procure, install and implement their design concept throughout the entire course of a Project.
- Determine / lead all Departmental staffing needs, including full time staff, temporary assignments, project hires.
- Accountable for resource planning, budgeting and estimating at both the Department and Project levels.
- Function as mentor/coach for design department, and the Disney Live Entertainment organization.
- Assist with negotiations and act as leader for contracted Video Designers and Vendors.
- Lead all departmental budgets, including overhead, operating expenses, and Entertainment Show Quality (ESQ).
- Maintain relationships with Executive Leadership on behalf of the Video Department.
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in the Entertainment Industry working in video system design, media playback, programming, routing, display technology, show development and operation of live shows.
- Outstanding understanding of current technology, theory, and Industry standards for all aspects of Video System Design.
- Advanced experience with most video delivery systems.
- Advanced comprehension of the various formats for video content creation and compatible delivery systems.
- Understanding of video distribution and routing systems.
- Demonstrated extensive experience in Video Design practice and procedures.
- Demonstrated functional leadership ability.
- Ability to lead a creative team of proficient, multidisciplinary Designers.
- Proven ability to initiate, coordinate, prioritize, take and provide direction and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner.
- Ability to handle financial/accounting issues relative to area of responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong verbal, written, presentation and public speaking skills.
- Demonstrated critical ability to educate and influence Peer Management levels and Senior Leadership.
- Knowledge of Walt Disney World Entertainment Standards and Industry standards.
- Willing to travel to domestic and foreign venues for extended periods of time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Significant experience in video systems design for cruise ship live entertainment.
- Significant experience in facility design.
- Experience live show development with The Walt Disney Company.
Required Education:
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Technology and Design (MFA preferred), Video / Broadcast Production or equivalent work experience.
Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.