Manager-Audio Systems Design
Company: Walt Disney Imagineering
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Job Description:
About the Role & TeamThrough innovative storytelling and a
culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates,
produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment
experiences. From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be
seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other
locations worldwide. This diverse team - representing a wide
variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors,
writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists,
and music producers - brings magical worlds to life through
technical expertise, performance excellence, incomparable
ingenuity, unparalleled spectacle--- and a dash of pixie dust!With
an in-depth understanding of audio design and the ability to
realize through the effective execution of the creative process,
our Manager of Audio Systems Design serves as the creative leader
and representative for the entire department.This is a full-time
role reporting to the Manager of Technical Production.What You Will
Do
- Develop and implement Audio Systems designs for live shows and
facility infrastructure
- Participate in a Project's creative development and production
phases
- Provide direction, oversight, and input during Creative
Reviews, Design Reviews, and other major milestones
- Be an engaged leader in the research & development efforts for
Audio systems
- Responsible and accountable for the audio systems and quality
of all of our Disney Live Entertainment productions
- Help our designers to plan, prioritize, coordinate, brainstorm,
problem-solve, budget, procure, install, and implement their design
concept
- Accountable for resource planning, staffing
forecasting/projections, and estimating at both the department and
project levels
- Develop/maintain a pipeline of both internal and external Audio
Design Talent
- Function as mentor/coach for our department and the DLE
organization
- Actively engage in the creative development/professional growth
of our designers and leaders
- Assist with negotiations and act as our leader for contracted
Audio Systems Designers and vendors ensuring Disney quality,
compatibility, training, and accurate documentation of all audio
services delivered
- Define our new workflow strategies, technologies, and
applications with responsibility for driving and implementing
change
- Maintain relationships with Executive Leadership on behalf of
our Audio Department
- Develop and maintain Industry connections, both functional and
ceremonial
- Serve as our primary contact for the Manager-Technical
Production and the Entertainment Standards, Safety, Design
Assurance and Experience Integration TeamsRequired Qualifications &
Skills
- 8+ years of proven experience in the Entertainment Industry
working in audio systems design, media playback, programming,
routing, show development, and operation of live shows
- Outstanding understanding of current technology, theory, and
industry standards for all aspects of audio systems design, as
applied to live show and facility systems
- Demonstrated understanding of audio distribution and routing
systems, including advanced network setup, advanced signal flow,
file management, and advanced audio programming methods
- Demonstrated extensive experience in audio systems design
practice and procedures including show design, live performer
amplification, and audio control design
- Demonstrated functional leadership ability, including
problem-solving, influencing abilities, negotiating skills, and
continuous improvement process experience
- Ability to lead a creative team of proficient designers
- Function as a working member of the design team with a natural
inclination to generate ideas with great proficiency
- Proven ability to initiate, coordinate, prioritize, take and
provide direction, and complete multiple tasks on time
- Ability to handle financial/accounting issues relative to area
of responsibility
- Strong verbal, written, presentation and public speaking skills
are critical for leading, mentoring, and corresponding with all
levels within the organization
- Demonstrated critical ability to educate and influence Peer
Management levels and Senior Leadership
- Knowledge of our Walt Disney World Entertainment and industry
standards
- Willingness to travel to domestic and foreign venues if
needed
- Must have, or be willing to acquire a passport and corporate
credit card for travelEducation
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Technology
and Design (MFA preferred), Audio Production or equivalent work
experienceAdditional Information Benefits and Perks: We offer 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 benefits and
perks at #DLEJobs#DXMedia#LI-CL5
Keywords: Walt Disney Imagineering, Daytona Beach , Manager-Audio Systems Design, Executive , Kissimmee, Florida
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