Senior Show Designer - Theme Park Experience

AtkinsRéalis; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in Dubai is seeking a Senior Show Designer to create immersive and captivating show experiences. This role requires expert design direction, extensive experience in themed entertainment, and proficiency in design software. The ideal candidate will lead the design process, managing various show elements while ensuring safety and quality. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Transportation allowance

22 working days annual leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years of experience in show design for themed entertainment projects.
• Robust portfolio showcasing diverse projects and creative expertise.
• Ability to create compelling narratives and immersive environments.

Responsibilities

• Define design elements of the project that affect the guest experience.
• Develop, organize high-quality design packages for various show elements.
• Ensure show designs meet safety requirements and deliver optimal guest experiences.

Skills

Visual design direction

Strong storytelling skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑leading professional services and project management company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in key strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear, Operations & Maintenance and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Senior Show Designer – Middle East

AtkinsRéalis are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Show Designer to join their design team in Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Visual design direction and defines design elements of the project that affect the guest experience
• In collaboration with the development team, act as design “vision‑keeper” for the project
• Interacts with project management, subconsultants, facility team, internal teams and other disciplines with professionalism. Must establish clear lines of open communication and represent the creative intent for the “show”, and any guest touch points
• Experience managing large amounts of information and assessing critical vs non‑critical items and actions
• Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences, in communicating project concept, content, and status
• Participate in early concept development, design development, through to IFC, costing, schedules and technical reviews, drawings reviews, and client meetings
• Develop creative design, colour boards, sketching, drafting, and models and other creative output that outline solutions to integrate elements into a themed environment
• Provides concept design for the experience and guest flow with staff models, sets, show, and scenic elements through various visual tools that includes the use of art, illustration, architecture, drawings, paint, sketches, storyboards, 2D and 3D digital design and multimedia mediums
• Conceptualize and develop creative show concepts that align with the overall theme and narrative of the project, ensuring a cohesive and engaging guest experience
• Lead the design and development of show elements, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, set design, lighting, sound, special effects, and multimedia integration to create immersive and captivating show experiences
• Work closely with technical teams to ensure that show designs are technically feasible, meet safety requirements, and deliver optimal guest experiences through the effective integration of technology and special effects
• Develop, organize, high‑quality (Creative, Show, Scenic, AV, SPFX, Props, Lighting, Façade, ID) design packages that articulate the project’s creative design intent, demonstrates creative, artistic, and illustration abilities, and integrates details the various show elements of an attraction (such as scenery, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, props, animated props, audio equipment, and lighting equipment)
• Responsible for ensuring that the quality of the Creative Design developed by AtkinsRéalis is maintained

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Design, Fine Arts, Theatre Design, Entertainment Design, or a related field
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in show design for themed entertainment projects, with a robust portfolio showcasing diverse projects and creative expertise
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Rhino, or other relevant tools for concept development, visualization, and presentation
• Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling narratives, character development, and immersive environments that resonate with audiences
• Excellent communication skills to articulate creative concepts, engage stakeholders, and navigate complex design challenges effectively

Salary and Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Accommodation allowance
• Transportation allowance
• 22 working days annual leave
• Medical and life insurance cover
• Company gratuity scheme
• Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual flight allowance to point of origin

Atkinsréalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented

Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice

Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect

Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimization and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement

Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Job Type

Regular

Worker Type

Employee