Job Posting Title:

助理特效设计师 Associate Special Effects Designer

Req ID:

10095724

Job Description:

助理特效设计师是一个初级岗位，支持开发和维护实用特效，包括火、光、投影、水、空气、气体和视觉效果（包括用投影创造无法以物理方式实现的沉浸式体验）。此人直接与DSQ技术经理合作，在特效负责人的监督下负责实现和维护WDI/DSQ艺术总监的创意愿景，将这些设计意图转化为现实，并持续维护整个上海迪士尼度假区的特效，协助开发新项目的概念。该候选人必须了解设计过程，在协作环境中与其他专业良好合作。

你将负责：

必须了解华特迪士尼公司的传统和上海迪士尼度假区与 DSQ 高级特效设计师合作，并向 DSQ 技术经理汇报支持并参与特效项目具备实用特效开发和维护方面的基本知识，包括火、光、投影、水、空气、气体和视觉效果（包括营造氛围的投影）评估上海迪士尼度假区正在使用的特效。遵循DSQ的演出布景评估格式，每年对每个景点和游乐设备进行两次评估（闭园后进入到场景内进行深入评估），并从游客的角度进行评估。与维护合作伙伴（AES）联络，以便在演出布景评估阶段进入景点，与技术人员沟通调查结果，在需要时协助排除故障，为采购、评测和老旧系统和部件的替代品测试提供支持。与全球WDI/DSQ团队联络，进行信息的交流。项目范围——支持复杂程度中等的任务，从概念到完工与项目环境中各级人员进行沟通和互动与项目经理和其他创意负责人的沟通与团队负责人合作，组织概念小样的证明并记录结果负责所有与特效相关的创造性交付成果，包括范围、进度和预算与团队领导合作，确定范围和交付方案的轻重缓急通过在多个层面与多个合作伙伴建立牢固的关系，建设强大的团队与外部特效供应商有效合作研究信息和技术，支持设计工作精通研究工具能够组织多层文档

您将带来：

剧院、电影、设计或娱乐专业本科学位优先。1-3年迪士尼经验或相关经验（电影、剧院、水特效等）特效设计的基本工作知识和特定学科的技术知识，包括施工方法其他剧院技术的基本知识和经验，即照明、效果、音频、布景设计和施工等有主题乐园、电影和/或剧院制作经验良好的口头和书面沟通技巧（中英文）熟悉计算机系统、数据库、文档流程精通Word、Excel、PowerPoint、PhotoShop和互联网精通CAD绘图程序，包括2D和3D (最好熟悉Navisworks, Solidworks, Revit)激光安全、火焰安全、焰火安全经验优先具备建筑单体设计知识（建筑、室内设计、平面设计等）具备游乐设备系统的基本知识具备特效设备和供应商的知识

Job Summary:

The Associate Special Effects Designer is an entry level position to support the development and show maintenance of Practical Special Effects including Fire, Light, Projection, Water, Air, Gas, and Visual effects including Projection to create environments otherwise not realizable in a physical manner.  This person works directly with the DSQ Technical Manager and under the supervision of the Special Effects leader responsible for achieving and maintaining the creative vision of WDI/DSQ Art Directors and translating these designs intent into reality, as well as maintain ongoing special effects across Shanghai Disney Resort and help develop concept for new projects. This candidate must have basic understanding of the design process, work well with other disciplines in a collaborative environment

What You’ll Do

Must have knowledge of the Walt Disney Company heritage and Shanghai Disney ResortWork with DSQ senior Special Effect Designer with reporting line to DSQ Technical managerSupports and contributes to Special Effects projectsBasic knowledge in the development and show maintenance of Practical Special Effects including Fire, Light, Projection, Water, Air, Gas, and Visual effects including Projection to create environmentsReviews ongoing Special Effects across Shanghai Disney Resort. Follows the DSQ show review format twice a year for every attraction (in depth review after park close), and ride through reviews from guest perspective.Liaises with maintenance partners (AES) for access to attraction during show review period, communicates findings with technicians, assists in the troubleshooting where needed and provides support sourcing, mock up and testing substitution for obsolete systems and  components.Liaises with global WDI/DSQ teams for interdisciplinary exchange.Project scope - Supports on assignments of moderate complexity from concept to completionCommunicates and interacts with all levels of individuals within the project environmentInterfaces with Project Managers and other creative leadsPartners with team leaders to organize proof of concept mock-ups and document the resultsSupports Senior Special Effects Designer for all creative deliverables, including scope, schedule and budgetCollaborates with team leadership to prioritize scope and delivery optionsPromotes strong team building by developing solid relationships with multiple partners at multiple levelsWorks effectively with outside special effects vendorResearch information and technologies in support of design effortProficiency in Research toolsAbility to organize multiple layers of documentation

What To Bring:

BA/BS in theater, film, design or entertainment is preferred.1-3 years of Disney experience or related (Attraction, Theater, Water Effects, etc…)Basic working knowledge of Special Effects design and technical knowledge of specific discipline, including methods of construction.Basic knowledge and experience with other theatrical technologies, i.e. – lighting, effects, audio, set design and construction, etc.Previous theme park, film and/or theater production experienceStrong verbal and written communication skills (Chinese & English)Good knowledge of computer systems, databases and documentation proceduresComputer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PhotoShop, and the InternetProficiency with CAD drafting programs both 2D and 3D (familiarity with Navisworks, Solidworks, Revit preferred)Laser Safety, Flame Safety, Pyrotechnic Safety preferredKnowledge of facility design (architecture, interiors, graphics, etc.)Basic knowledge of Ride SystemsKnowledge of Special Effects equipment and vendors.
 

Job Posting Segment:

Other Support

Job Posting Primary Business:

DSQ - Design & Show Quality (SHDR)

Primary Job Posting Category:

Show Lighting Design

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Shanghai, China

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-08-06