Designer, Show/Set (Draughtsperson) - Universal Creative - UK Project

NBCUniversal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in Bedford is seeking a Show Set Designer to create and develop attractions for Universal Parks & Resorts. The ideal candidate will manage design elements, participate in reviews, and collaborate with a creative team. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred, along with experience in attraction development. The role promises a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Experience within attraction development environment is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conceives, develops, and iterates ride and show design elements.
• Designs the creative development and iteration of ride and show design elements.
• Develops and manages the show set design package.
• Participates in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews.
• Establishes and maintains team relationships.
• Understand and participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

Job description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine.

This role supports our Universal Creative Team. At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Job Description

The Show Set Designer is responsible for the design, development, and documentation of the overall attraction, scenic and show elements primarily utilising architectural and CAD software as a design and coordination tool.

Responsible for the development of virtual and physical models, scene studies, renders, plans, sections, drawings and drawing packages depicting design and art direction. As part of the Creative Design team, will assist the Senior Show Set Designer, Production Designer, Art Director, and Creative Director in the development of details creatively integrating the myriad show, facility, equipment, and elements into the overall creative environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conceives, develops, and iterates ride and show design elements that are assembled into a high-quality show set design package.
• Designs the creative development and iteration of ride and show design elements with a focus on scenic, props, environment, architecture, facility, sightlines, and scale through various phases of development.
• Develops and manages the show set design package.
• Participates in design, cost, schedule, and technical reviews, and is responsible for developing creative and feasible solutions to integrate elements into a themed environment.
• Establishes, builds, and maintains positive and productive team relationships based on open communication, trust and teamwork with project partners, departments, disciplines, and personnel.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. (Architecture, Fine Arts, Design, Theater, Graphics, Computer Animation, etc.)
• Experience within attraction development environment is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.