Job Description

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 Technical Quality Studio Coordinator works as part of the Technical Show Quality Team to ensure the highest level of show quality within Walt Disney World attractions. The primary focus of this position is to oversee the show quality review program. Additionally, this position focuses team members on the coordinated project goals and drives integration of site sustainment work among the show quality team and Walt Disney World partners. They lead efforts to integrate work between teams and ensure a streamlined process workflow for Show Quality projects through Design, Implementation, Installation, and Close-out. The coordinator provides clear communication regarding deliverables and action items. This position handles scopes and tracks Owner Furnished items, guides production efforts, and orchestrates installation. Ideal candidates can consistently maintain a broad perspective project-wide to ensure that all areas of the work are covered, and no efforts are duplicated while being the center of communication and connection for a project team.

This position reports to the Manager, Technical Show Quality.

This is a Full-Time role.

What You Will Do

• Coordinate technical show quality reviews for the Walt Disney World Resort.
• Update and maintain the show quality review inspection forms within the Maximo work order system.
• Ensure all WDW attractions are properly scheduled for twice annual technical reviews.
• Ensure each discipline completes the technical show quality review within the assigned quarter.
• Run show quality reports and report out to WDW partners and WDI leaders on current show conditions.
• Partner with park producers to prioritize show quality projects within the annual refurbishment program to include scope development and estimating.
• Partner with park producers and art/creative directors to produce combined technical and aesthetic show quality report.
• Coordinate and integrate technical show quality project information with internal and external organizations including project team, creative and design studios, operations, municipalities, vendors, and contractors.
• Own responsibility for the development and documentation of scope lists, Project Strategies, deliverables matrices, etc. across all teams.
• Ensure integration of personnel, schedules, and teams for the Project.
• Compile, validate, and reconcile project data including gate deliverables and project documentation.
• Ensure that concept designs are accurately captured and understood by project teams to estimate, plan, and further design and implementation.
• Supervise the implementation of project strategies and risk mitigations.
• Participate in efforts to develop and implement strategies for scope documents for all production items purchased from outside vendors, including vetting, awarding, and handling all contracts.
• Assist with on-site arrival of materials needed to construct, produce and install.
• Research to support creative development including (but not limited to) historical content, artwork, imagery, architectural reference, etc.
• Coordinate Change Management information, define problems, and formalize recommendations for decision resolution.
• Be confident in making decisions on day-to-day planning of projects; issues and recommendations that deviate from project objectives or schedule would be reviewed with others for final resolution.
• Partner with other project leaders in handling the scope and hiring outside vendors as well as the professional bid package for all project teams.
• Connect with all levels of management within the project environment, with project partners, consultants, and vendors through conversation, presentation, and clear written correspondence.

What You Will Have

• 2+ years related experience in leadership experience, film/theater production, engineering, construction, project controls, or other Disney/Themed Entertainment projects (Internships will be considered)
• Understanding of sourcing and procurement processes including contract administration
• Experience with outside vendors, and preparing professional bid packages
• Understanding of construction and installation processes
• Ability to think strategically and tactically about sophisticated issues and problem-solve to resolution
• Ability to comfortably communicate in presentation, conversation, and written correspondence, to the project team, Senior Management, consultants, and partners
• Validated ability to coordinate and communicate project development process and documentation
• Ability to read and understand architectural and technical drawings
• Working knowledge and understanding of an integrated design and production process with multiple studios

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Walt Disney Imagineering Disciplines
• Understanding of scheduling, budgeting, and Disney standards
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Graphics programs for presentation

Education

• 4-year undergraduate Degree in Business, Engineering, Theater, Environmental Design, or other Entertainment or Development-related field or 5+ years of related working experience

Additional Information

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