Sr. Production Designer

NBCUniversal; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NBCUniversal seeks a Sr. Production Designer to lead creative design for attractions and shows in California. This role involves overseeing design execution, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring projects meet budget and creative standards. Candidates should have extensive design experience and strong collaborative skills, backed by a relevant degree.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Variety of other discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Experience in theatrical design and production.
• Field installation experience.
• Experience in scenic design and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Oversees design and execution of show elements.
• Coordinates with project personnel and departments.
• Maintains project budget and schedule while ensuring creative intent.

Skills

Creative thinking

Problem solving

Strong communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Environmental Design

12+ years in attraction development

Job description

Company 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. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

The Sr. Production Designer is a part of the creative design team and is responsible to oversee, lead, and manage the design and execution of all show related elements and areas. As directed by the Executive Show Producer and Creative Director the Sr. Production Designer ensures that the project creative vision and design intent is accurately integrated and documented in models and drawing packages and executed in the field. Coordinates with all Project personnel, departments and disciplines (e.g. Design, Ride Show Engineering, Facility Architecture & Engineering and Project Management). Participates in early concept development through design development of new attractions, rides, show and environmental projects. Responsible for the development of show set drawings and packages that detail and integrate the various show elements of an attraction. Oversees other designers and utilizes various drafting techniques and tools (e.g. AutoCAD, ADOBE Graphics software, 3D software, etc.) to create dimensional, scale drawings and models detailing construction methods and the integration of various show elements with each other and the facility. Responsible for designing construct-able projects to project program, creative intent, schedule and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Executive Show Producer, responsible for developing and executing the Creative Director’s vision through the production of integrated, constructible design drawings. Responsible for ensuring the accuracy and practicality of design through all phases of a project. Ensures that projects meet or exceed creative design intent and achieves creative desired guest experience on budget and schedule. Key participant in cost, schedule, technical, integration and other discussions.
• Oversees and directs in-house and external design resources. With the Executive Show Producer, identifies talent and resources and requirements necessary to complete the project. Oversees and gives day to day work assignments to the design team during all phases of the project, including production and installation, in a manner that meets the project design intent, schedule and budget. Initiates and organizes design reviews as often as needed during the process. Oversees show vendors and consultants to maintain the integrity of the original design during all phases of the project.
• Establishes, builds, and maintains positive and productive team relationships based on open communication, trust and teamwork with project partners, departments, disciplines, and personnel. Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members.
• Develops and presents appropriate project presentations to both internal and external audiences to communicate project concept, content and status and to gain approvals. Acts as project liaison for appropriate internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property developers.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established USH policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four year college or university in Graphic Design, environmental design or 4 years equivalent design experience. 7-10 Years: Theatrical design and production experience field installation experience; 12+ Years: within attraction development environment is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have successfully designed, developed and installed several attraction projects.
• Must have theatre, scenic design, and/or architecture experience and training.
• Must be a creative thinker and problem solver with strong technical ability with various design techniques/tools such as show set / scenic design and drafting, 3D modeling, architectural design, and/or others.
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 (bonus eligible)

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

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. You can submit your request to [e-mail].