Fireworks Designer

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. This team with varied strengths – representing a wide variety of subject areas and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance excellence, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!As a Fireworks Designer with Disney Live Entertainment - Disney Signature Experiences , you will be responsible for developing and driving all aspects of the creation of new live show Fireworks and Special Effects designs, as well as remounts of existing seasonal shows and creative sustainment of current shows for Disney Cruise Line Entertainment.This is a 12-month Project Hire/Internal Assignment position with no guarantee of permanent placement.Responsibilities/You Will

Lead Fireworks and Special Effects Designs for all DSE - DLE Productions (live shows) and facility infrastructure (venues / systems) through the effective execution of the creative process, ensuring the design and systems align with Company and Local Authorities code and standards

Supervise additional resources as required, crafting a Fireworks and Special Effects work strategy for any potential Project Design Team members

Contribute to the Show Life Cycle during many of the creative, production, and delivery phases

Develop and lead project budgets, design deliverables and labor requirements

Provide Design Deliverables with due dates, be accountable for timely delivery at all phases

Provide Technical input and recommendations for Production Schedule and Project Milestones

Advise the pre-visualization and programming phases of Fireworks and Special Effects show control

Specify and procure required equipment, products, content and/or software.

Provide field support through install, test & adjust, programming, training, rehearsal and opening

Build and maintain the accurate documentation materials for new shows including design drawings, plans, schematics and layout drawings. Complete all final As-Installed documentation for turnover to the entertainment park operations teams

Be responsible for maintaining the Disney Standards for Entertainment Fireworks and Special Effects designs.

Partner with Consultant Fireworks and Special Effects Designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training and accurate documentation of all Fireworks and Special Effects services are delivered

Partners with Worldwide Safety team and Disney Cruise Line Safety team to ensure maritime safety standards are met and ensure Flag compliance.

Conduct ongoing "Entertainment Show Quality" evaluations of existing offerings at DSE – DLE and provide support to maintain their original show intent

Maintain a relationship with fireworks compound, safety, purchasing, vendors and partner with governmental agencies in approving/permitting effects uses by Walt Disney World

Collaborate with shipboard Manager of Entertainment Technical and shipboard entertainment technical teams with regards to past, present and future show installations.

Basic Qualifications/You Will Have

5+ years experience in the Entertainment Industry working in theatrical design, show development and operation of live shows focusing on special effects/pyrotechnics design.

Proficiency in FireOne firing software and hardware, scripting software, and previsualization software.

Extensive knowledge of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of, special effects/pyrotechnics design, presentation styles, (theatrical, industrial, concert, and touring) as applied to live show and facility systems

Experience supporting the creative process by working with other Designers, Directors, Writers and Producers

Experience managing a team and working with the special effects crew to prioritize, coordinate, instruct and problem-solve during installation, test and adjust and cueing throughout delivery of a project

Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, holidays.

Willing to travel to domestic and foreign venues for extended periods of time

Must have, or be willing to obtain a passport and corporate credit card for overseas travel

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience in live show development with The Walt Disney Company

Required Education

BA in Theater Technology and Design (MFA preferred) or equivalent work experience in theater with focus on special effects/pyrotechnics design

Additional Information

Completion of The Walt Disney Company beginning pyrotechnics training course, advanced training course and any applicable local or state required certifications/licenses will be required.

ATF Background Check is required

Benefits and PerksDisney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.#DLEJobs #LI-ML6Location: Celebration,FloridaJob Posting Company: Walt Disney ImagineeringThe Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.