About the Role & Team
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us!
The Audio Media Designer works as part of the technical show quality team in support of maintaining the highest quality of the shows in attractions throughout the Disney theme parks. In addition to audio media and sound design skills, the candidate must have knowledge of A/V equipment, knowledge of theme park stories, a strong sense of the Disney brand, and the capacity to work well with a team structure.
You will report to the Technical Show Quality Manager.
This is a Full-Time position.
What You Will do
Development of the media scope, which delineates, in narrative form, the parameters of the media and the environment in which it will play.
Participate in and supply media, hardware for any required mockups.
Attend show production and team meetings, updating show producers and directors on the status of media.
Work with the engineering group to define the media hardware requirements; assure the hardware installation is on time, supplies information for and co-ordinates any physical acoustical issues.
Work with Show Programming to supply audio tracks and timing information for figure and show programming.
Assist a more senior Audio Media Designer (Sr. or Principal) in the sound design for individual theme park attractions.
Assist in the planning and implementation of the audio production process.
Assist in the documentation of the audio concept, design, production, post-production, installation and as-built specifications for various types of theme park venues.
Support the restoration and sustainment of audio systems independent of supervision.
Provide specifications for A/V equipment and review vendor documentation for conformance.
Troubleshoot and resolve installation conflicts, interferences, and other problems.
Conduct Show Audio Reviews on 3rd shift (50% of work is 3rd shift) and produce detailed reports.
Provide efficient solutions and guidance to maintenance teams, providing installation oversight as required.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Minimum 3 years' experience audio media design, audio post production, or themed entertainment A/V systems
Previous experience in a theatrical sound design, sound department, recording studio, TV/radio station environment or other audio facility preferred
Previous experience in field integration, system-level troubleshooting
Familiarity with Q-sys Designer, Alcorn McBride playback units, SPL meters/frequency spectrum analyzers, AutoCAD
Understanding of high and low-impedance audio system configurations
Experience writing technical documentation and spelling ability required, especially during the labeling and archiving process
Experience in audio production/postproduction
Understanding of digital audio formats
Understanding of how to diagnose and trouble shoot entire signal path of audio systems
Understanding of digital music composition/production helpful
Understanding of Interactive multimedia and virtual reality systems helpful
Understanding of international technical formats
Manage a flexible schedule across varying shifts and competing priorities
Comprehensive knowledge of audio source and reproduction/exhibition technology
Understanding of sound system design, architecture acoustic requirements, test and measurement
Experience in interfacing both PC and MAC based computers to audio hardware
Education
High School diploma required or equivalent, Degree or College level training in Sound Design preferred.
Additional Information
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Job ID: 10113418
Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
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