Professor, Themed Entertainment Design/Production Design

As the professor of themed entertainment design with a focus on show set design, you will create models, 3D renders, colorboards, key art, storyboarding, and quick spatial illustrations to instruct students. You will be required to plan and prepare lessons, maintain an active and engaged classroom environment, and provide feedback to students to aid in their academic progress. You will be responsible for syllabus design, submission, and approval; holding office hours and conducting midterm grade reviews; providing extra-help sessions, extended-learning opportunities, and field trips; and conducting course and program-level assessments. The position entails fulfilling grading and academic documentation requirements, recording attendance, following academic policies and regulations, and supporting academic assessment and institutional effectiveness efforts.

You will be expected to collaborate with interior designers to create functionally safe spaces that meet program requirements, space allocation, operations, and functionality as well as the integration of fixtures, furniture, and equipment. In this position you will create conceptual designs and further them into the next design phases. You will also integrate and coordinate with other disciplines such as technical and operational requirements, structural facility and engineering, plumbing, and HVAC to complete successful builds. Responsibilities include participating in design charrettes, IP/client reviews and presentations, VE/reductions, scheduling, and picking up redlines/design review sessions.

The ideal candidate will be able to research and provide scenic finish applications and thematic materials, in addition to providing innovative design solutions. They should exhibit time management skills toward meeting deadlines and have a basic understanding of throughput, guest capacities, and queuing. Candidates should enjoy working in a studio team environment and should be able to adapt to changes and direction quickly. They must understand POV's and sightline studies with a general knowledge of thematic fabrication and installation methods. Other responsibilities include attending on-ground and virtual events such as faculty meetings and admission events; curriculum assessment and development; institutional effectiveness and accreditation support; and any other events, exhibitions, or publicity assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in art, design, themed entertainment, theater, or interior design

• Experience in theme park development, theatrical experience, and or hospitality related design

• Strong portfolio of theme park, theatrical required, or hospitality related design

• Ability to hand sketch concepts, fully design elevations via 2D/3D software

• Analytical, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills with knowledge in a wide range of building codes, regulations, building systems, facility integration, safety and fire/egress

Preferred Qualifications:

• Theme park development and design package experience

• Software knowledge in Revit, AutoCad, Rhino, Adobe Photoshop, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Suite

• Working knowledge of Illustrator, InDesign, 3DsMax, SketchUp, and 3D rendering in general

Travel Required:

• Less than 10%

Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other work days and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.