Lead Designer

Job Details
Job Title: Lead Designer
Reports To: Creative Director and Creative Leadership
Place of Work: Orlando or Cincinnati
Status: Mobile (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Other: Full Time
Estimated Start Date: June 1st 2026

About RWS Global
RWS Global is the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment and a leading force in the themed entertainment industry. We create meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning theatrical productions, events, multimedia, and live sporting events through RWS Global Sports. Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati, Orlando, Sydney, and Riyadh, we serve major brands, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts, and more.

Our team of world‑class designers, creators, producers, and visionary talent provide end‑to‑end services from ideation to operations, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide. We work with clients such as Apple, Coca‑Cola, Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Six Flags, and many others.

Job Overview
RWS Global seeks a Lead Designer to join our team, reporting directly to the Creative Director and Creative Leadership. The role plays a key part in conceiving, developing, and presenting creative content for destination design projects. The Lead Designer collaborates with creative team members during brainstorming, charrettes, and visual development, overseeing outside consultant resources throughout the project cycle. The position requires both artistic and technical expertise to define and articulate concepts that visualize the creative vision, guide build efforts in the field, and report to executive creative design and development teams.

Role & Responsibilities

Define and lead creative concepts for assigned projects, ensuring deliverables align with guest experience design.

Oversee and direct the execution of project elements to ensure the intent and overall quality of guest experiences.

Manage teams of creative project personnel, including writers, artists, and scenic designers.

Create or facilitate creative intent through story development, treatments, storyboards, visual models, sketches, and concept art.

Present project materials to internal and external audiences, communicating concept, content, and status.

Work with the creative leadership team to identify and procure talent and resources needed for project completion.

Act as the project contact with internal and external partners.

Travel as required.

Qualifications

3‑5 years of experience designing experience‑based attractions, lands, location‑based entertainment, or theme parks.

Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Rhino, and AutoCAD.

Core abilities in one or more artistic disciplines (design, architecture, story development, illustration, theatrical/scenic design).

Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate concepts through various media.

Thorough knowledge of the creative process and deliverables.

Ability to convey complex artistic ideas through written and visual materials.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

A valid passport for the duration of employment is required for all travel‑related roles.

Company Benefits

Competitive Salary

Progressive PTO

Commuter benefits

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision), paid parental leave, and 401(k)

Employee Enrichment Program

Summer Fridays

While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We value diversity, promote it, protect it, and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We recognize that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self‑expression, and capabilities contribute to our culture, reputation, and achievements. Bring all of who you are—no questions asked.

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