Sr. Interior Designer, Project Based (Falcon's Creative Group)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that accelerates intellectual property activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences.

Working at Falcon’s means practicing your craft among collaborative and friendly professionals. We have attracted top talent from the feature film and visual effects industries, top theme park destinations, the video game industry, and others. Our work can be experienced in theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, location-based entertainment venues, live events, themed restaurant, and retail locations, and more!

The Senior Interior Designer role will be in-office and focused on the design and development of theme parks and themed environments. This position entails a variety of immersive spaces including F&B, retail, BOH, FOH, and common guest areas. The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for creating conceptual designs, then further developing those designs into the next design phases, organizing design packages, while following program and budget requirements. Designers should be able to thematically and knowledgeably integrate and coordinate with other disciplines including technical and operational requirements, structural facility and engineering, plumbing, HVAC, media, lighting, A / V, special effects, props, scenic elements, animations etc. A general working knowledge of themed fabrication and installation methods is preferred, but not required.

The Senior Interior Designer role requires working with multiple disciplines in a collaborative studio environment and works to create functionally safe and aesthetically themed spaces through a working knowledge of space planning, adjacencies, the optimal placement and integration of fixtures, furniture, retail shelving, or other components in order to optimize guest circulation paths and the overall functionality of the space. The Interiors role will have a focus on selecting materials, finishes and the customization of fabricated elements, researching, and providing specifications for fixtures, furniture, materials, and finishes overall. In addition to preparing presentations, creating drawing design documents, collaborating with vendors, clients, and the IP.

Essential Functions :

• Research concepts and materials to support the show set design team on technical issues influencing all phases of development. Maintain current knowledge of thematic trends and / or theatrical materials, techniques, or other developments in themed interior design.
• Participates in design charrettes, IP / client reviews and presentations, VE / reductions, scheduling, picking up redlines / design review sessions, and collaborates directly with vendors or other disciplines.
• Ability to hand sketch concepts, and design fully rendered interior elevations, plans and details vid 2D / 3D software. Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking, has problem-solving skills, and can pay close attention to detail.
• Develop detailed floor plans, seating layouts, and merchandise fixture plans that optimize guest flow, maximize capacity, and adhere to operational requirements (e.g., kitchen adjacencies, back-of-house support, POS locations).
• Provide design iterations and development during the schematic phase, ensuring alignment with the established design vision.
• Provide detailed development of drawings and details during the Design Development phase, ensuring alignment with the established design vision.
• Produce documentation such as mood boards to communicate design intent. Research look & feel reference imagery, and textures, materials, samples, and provides innovative design solutions.
• Create compelling design presentations through sketches, mood boards, 3D models (Rhino, Revit, etc.), and render views to communicate design intent to internal teams and clients.
• Select and specify all materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) that support the design narrative while meeting the rigorous durability standards of a theme park environment.
• Produce detailed design development drawing sets, including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details for coordination with architectural and engineering partners.
• Reviews consultant and vendors drawings, and specifications for materials and furnishings to ensure that items meet the standards of the client / IP.
• Ability to read, analyze, write, and interpret construction drawings, building codes, material specification guidelines and the proper application or adhesion of products or materials.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of relevant building codes, including IBC and ADA accessibility standards. Apply these codes and standards throughout the design process.
• Candidates enjoy working in a studio team environment and can interact well with others while working on large group projects. Can effectively and openly communicate with others.
• Interior Design positions are non-routine and candidates should be able to adapt to changes and direction quickly and may be provided with opportunities to work on a myriad of projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements :

This at-will, in-office position is being hired to support a specific client project. While this role is a full-time position with Falcon's Creative Group, employment will not extend beyond the duration of the project. The assignment will conclude once the project is completed, at which time employment with Falcon's Creative Group will end. The expected project timeline is to be determined. For avoidance of doubt, employment with Falcon’s would be at-will at all times, meaning that the employee or Falcon’s may terminate the employment at any time (including prior to the conclusion of the project).

Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us :

Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that is reimagining how we play, travel, shop, dine, relax and are entertained.

Situated at the intersection of technology and entertainment, Falcon’s accelerates intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences through three core business units : Falcon’s Creative Group, Falcon’s Beyond Destinations and Falcon’s Beyond Brands. Falcon’s Creative Group is one of the world’s leading master planners having planned more than $100 billion worth of award-winning experiences. Falcon’s Beyond Destinations develops, owns, and operates resort hotels, theme parks, retail, dining and entertainment venues, including Falcon’s Resort by Meliá in Punta Cana and its award-winning Katmandu theme parks. Falcon’s Beyond Brands develops and deploys both proprietary and partner IP across multiple platforms through animated and live-action media content, gaming, music and retail consumer products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL, USA. Learn more at falconsbeyond.com.

NOTE :

This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and / or skills. Additional duties may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.