Production Designer – Themed Entertainment
Location: Universal City, CA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)
Pay Rate: $50–$55/hour
Duration: 12-month contract
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Designer to bring creative concepts to life in a live entertainment and themed entertainment environment. This role partners with the Creative Director, design teams, IP stakeholders, and external vendors to lead projects from concept development through fabrication and installation. The ideal candidate combines strong 2D/3D design and technical drafting skills with hands-on art direction and project management experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop visual concepts, sketches, storyboards, and renderings for creative presentations.
- Create production design packages, including floor plans, elevations, material specifications, and technical drawings.
- Build scaled 3D models using spatial layouts, site constraints, and guest interactions.
- Design print-ready graphics and signage while maintaining brand and IP guidelines.
- Present designs to project teams, stakeholders, IP holders, and senior leadership.
- Provide creative direction to vendors and oversee fabrication, materials, finishes, and on-site installation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and delegate tasks to support project delivery.
- Manage multiple projects, deadlines, and deliverables while maintaining creative quality and design standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in theatrical, themed entertainment, exhibition, or related creative design.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Experience with 3D modeling software, especially SketchUp and Rhino, and 3D rendering tools.
- Proficiency in CAD software and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience with fabrication, installation, and in-field art direction.
- Proven ability to manage projects from concept through completion.
- Understanding of live entertainment production in a theme park environment.
- Strong communication, collaboration, organization, and time management skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to fast-paced production schedules.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
