Technical Designer (Ride and Interactive), Project Based na Falcon's Treehouse, LLC

Job Summary:

Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that accelerates intellectual property activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences. 

Working at Falcon’s means practicing your craft among collaborative and friendly professionals. We have attracted top talent from the feature film and visual effects industries, top theme park destinations, the video game industry, and others. Our work can be experienced in theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, location-based entertainment venues, live events, themed restaurant, and retail locations, and more!

This job is based in our office in Orlando, Florida. Applicants must either live in the area or be willing to move to Central Florida and work from the office daily.

The Technical Designer (Ride and Interactive) works within the Technical Department and assists the Technical Director with Attraction Design. They help prepare and create the technical components involved in Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Document production packages, for Ride Hardware and Interactives. They will also work closely with internal creative teams in order to translate the technical design intent to various external vendors and clients. The Technical Designer (Ride and Interactive) will develop attractions and interactives with constructability and feasibility in mind. They will develop these systems with knowledge of how they integrate within the facility and other technical disciplines. They will typically utilize AutoCAD but should possess the ability and desire to learn new design software and tools.

The Technical Designer (Ride and Interactive) must possess analytical, design capabilities and good communication skills. They should have a passion for the amusement industry and all relevant areas of interest. They should be comfortable and confident working in a fast-paced environment where flexibility and rapid adaptability are key.

Essential Functions:

• Work with Creative and Narrative Teams to develop Attractions and Interactives utilizing knowledge of ride systems and technical hardware.
• Ideate and provide solution-oriented input on potential methodologies, effects, and integration techniques of systems to achieve the creative vision. 
• Provide direct support under the Technical Director and in collaboration with the Technical Design Team to create technical drafting and packages for use as compliance and installation documents for design projects. 
• Work with the A/V, SFX, SAE, Lighting and Facility teams to integrate elements into the attraction design, including all supportive BOH spaces.
• Responsible for conceiving, iterating on, and defining the technical show/ride, interactive experience(s), and development of design documentation. 
• Produce accurate technical drawings, details, install packages, as-builts, rough construction details, etc. for internal, and outsourcing to contractors/vendors 
• Review and redline technical drawings for Creative and Client approval. 
• Coordinate design documentation from contractors/vendors with an emphasis on checking for compliance with contractual requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate close-out packages, maintenance manuals, as-builts, and revisions.
  
  

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must understand ride system design and the required supporting infrastructure, including the limitations of system hardware.
• Must have an understanding of Ride Operations and Maintenance.
• Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of company structure (mission, goals, and objectives), and policies and procedures. 
• Must have a bachelor’s degree or comparable experience, with at least 3 years of experience working as an Attraction Designer. An engineering background is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license. 
• It is important to possess practical knowledge in business management as well as expertise in AutoCAD/Rhino/Revit, technical design documentation, integration or installation, and engineering specifications and procedures. 
• Must also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adaptability, team oriented, an aptitude for reading and writing technical documents, proficiency in computer hardware and programs related to engineering, design, documentation, and presentation. 
• Candidate must also be analytical, organized, and detail oriented.

This at-will, in-office position is being hired to support a specific client project. While this role is a full-time position with Falcon's Creative Group, employment will not extend beyond the duration of the project. The assignment will conclude once the project is completed, at which time employment with Falcon's Creative Group will end. The expected project timeline is to be determined. For avoidance of doubt, employment with Falcon’s would be at-will at all times, meaning that the employee or Falcon’s may terminate the employment at any time (including prior to the conclusion of the project).

Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

Falcon’s Beyond is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that is reimagining how we play, travel, shop, dine, relax and are entertained.

Situated at the intersection of technology and entertainment, Falcon’s accelerates intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences through three core business units: Falcon’s Creative Group, Falcon’s Beyond Destinations and Falcon’s Beyond Brands. Falcon’s Creative Group is one of the world’s leading master planners having planned more than $100 billion worth of award-winning experiences.  Falcon’s Beyond Destinations develops, owns, and operates resort hotels, theme parks, retail, dining and entertainment venues, including Falcon’s Resort by Meliá in Punta Cana and its award-winning Katmandu theme parks. Falcon’s Beyond Brands develops and deploys both proprietary and partner IP across multiple platforms through animated and live-action media content, gaming, music and retail consumer products. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL, USA. Learn more at falconsbeyond.com.

NOTE:

This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and/or skills.   Additional duties may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel.  The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.