“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make your impact?

This role will work with Show Systems team within Walt Disney Imagineering’s Design and Delivery team. The Show Electronic Designer Principal will design and develop projection systems in support of the show concepts and to deliver the visual media to meet show requirements. This may include being asked to Select Projectors, screens, optics and mounting systems as required to produce the required image size, resolution and brightness, color and contrast.

This role will report to the Executive Show Systems Engineering Manager.

Job Summary:

• Establish and develop technical standards, processes and vendors for projectors, screens, and lens and light sources.

• Work with creative/project team, Visual Effects team and Video Media design to define and produce an integrated system that meets the show requirements.

• Assist with the planning of attraction level design/production/procurement strategy and activities

• Assist in the creation of estimates, budgets and schedules for projection systems.

• Assist with Mock-ups and proof of concepts of projection systems.

• Work with the Creative Technologies Group and R&D on next generation projection systems.

• Establish and develop technical standards, processes and vendors for projectors, screens, lens and light sources.

• Lead Planning of attraction level design/production/procurement strategy and activities

• Provide oversight and management of all production activities ensuring budget & schedule are met.

• Plan and Lead Projection System Mock-Ups.

• Invent new Projection Techniques

• Specify Custom Optics and Lens Systems.

• Confirm feasibility of high risk projection systems.

• Work with Creative on new applications of projected media.

• Define required Mock-ups for projection applications

• Design and develop multi-projector systems

• Some travel domestic and international may be required

Qualifications:

• Projection Layouts (i.e. throws, format)

• Image Blending Techniques

• Distortion Correction

• Image Folding

• Digital Projection Systems (Video & Digital Cinema)

• Communication / Automation software and controls

• Lens Selection Criteria

• Front projection and rear projection screen technology

• 3D and 2D technology

• Legacy Film Systems (70mm, 35mm, 16mm)

• Luminosity and color spectral science

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineer preferred, but not required

Benefits and Perks:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

The hiring range for this position is $112,012 to $150,260 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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