Manager - Video Systems Design Job at The Walt Disney Company in Celebration

Manager - Video Systems Design

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences. This role is for Disney Cruise Line and serves as the creative leader and representative for Disney Live Entertainment (DLE) Video Design department. The Manager-Video Systems Design directs, plans, supervises, staffs, reviews, and provides both quality control and creative buy-off in the overall management of the Video Design department. The Manager-Video Systems Design functions as a strong leader / mentor / coach for the Design team (Video Designers and Programmers), and supervisor for local operating crews, contractors and vendors through completion of projects.

This is a full-time role. The position reports to the Sr. Manager - Entertainment Design & Technical.

What You Will Do :

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert, Creative and Administrative Leader, responsible for all Entertainment Video systems and participate in a project’s creative development and production phases, including blue-sky brainstorming, project kick-off, scope definition, feasibility, and budgetary ROMs.
• Provide oversight and input during Creative Reviews, Design Reviews and at other major milestone check points and develop and / or implement Video System designs for live shows and facility infrastructure.
• Be an engaged leader of Video system R&D efforts, collaborating with other Company technology divisions, responsible and accountable for the video systems and quality of all DLE productions.
• Design / direct / supervise all Video Design Projects – helping Designers plan, prioritize, coordinate, brainstorm, problem solve, budget, procure, install and implement their design concepts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Determine / lead all Departmental staffing needs, including full-time staff, temporary assignments, project hires, and provide functional leadership of Direct and Indirect Employees, Contractors, Vendors and Leased Workers.
• Accountable for resource planning, budgeting and estimating at both the Department and Project levels, and developing / maintaining a pipeline of internal and external Video Systems Design talent.
• Mentor / coach the design department and the Disney Live Entertainment organization, actively engaging in the creative development and professional growth of Designers as Leaders.
• Assist with negotiations and act as leader for contracted Video Designers and Vendors, ensuring Disney quality, compatibility, training and accurate documentation of all video services delivered.
• Lead all departmental budgets, including overhead, operating expenses, and Entertainment Show Quality (ESQ) and define new workflow strategies, technologies and applications with responsibility for driving and implementing change.
• Maintain relationships with Executive Leadership on behalf of the Video Department, develop and maintain industry connections, and act as the primary contact to the Manager, Technical Design and Delivery and Executive Teams, and to Entertainment Standards, Safety, Design Assurance and Experience Integration Teams.
• Interact with Internal Department Staff and Entertainment Leadership daily, and with the Project Team's Creative Leadership and External Business Leaders, Operational Clients, Partners and Key Stakeholders at a Leadership level on a regular basis.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Additional Information

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About Walt Disney Imagineering

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI imagines and builds Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide, with a diverse global team across more than 100 disciplines.

About The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney creates world-class stories and experiences that reach consumers and guests worldwide.

This position is with Disney Imagineering Live, LLC, part of Walt Disney Imagineering. Disney Imagineering Live, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Disney promotes an inclusive environment where ideas from all people help us grow and innovate.

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