Senior Interior Designer (Project Hire)

1 Week ago • 7 Years + • Product Design • $94,200 PA - $126,200 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Senior Interior Designer (Project Hire) at Walt Disney Imagineering supports various projects in design development and technical documentation. Responsibilities include creating design documentation (illustrations, boards, renderings, research), performing technical tasks (color & material design, CAD support, FF&E design & specifications), and reporting to the Executive Interior Design. This is a 30-month project hire with no guarantee of permanent placement. The role involves designing interior spaces for theme parks (restaurants, retail, theaters, queue lines), hotels, and cruise ships, encompassing conceptual design through contract documentation.
Must have:
  • 7 years interior design experience
  • Proficiency in CAD and digital illustration tools
  • Effective communication skills
  • Thoughtful design & problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • Working towards NCIDQ certification
Perks:
  • Health and savings benefits
  • Educational opportunities
  • Disney-provided extras

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

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 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 Interior Design family is responsible for the design of interior spaces in our theme parks, primarily restaurants, retail, theaters, and attraction queue lines. They are also responsible for our hotels and cruise ships' design or design oversight. The scope of work encompasses conceptual design through contract documentation, including specifications of all materials and furnishings.

It’s a given that our Interior Designers have the technical expertise to do their jobs well. We’re looking for professionals who have an appetite for diverse experiences, are eager to learn, and are confident they can maintain the exacting standards for which The Walt Disney Company is loved.

A portfolio review is required for this position. For full consideration, please include a link to your portfolio on your résumé. Applicants without a portfolio link on their résumé or a completed application packet may not be fully considered for the position.

You will report to the Executive Interior Design.

This is a 30-month Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.


 

What You Will Do

  • Provide support to various projects by assisting in project design development and technical documentation.

  • Provide design documentation in the form of graphic illustration, imagery boards, color renderings, and research and documentation on assigned projects.

  • Perform various basic technical tasks and documentation, including color & material design and documentation, basic CAD support, and FF&E design and specifications.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 7 years of working knowledge and experience in interior design.

  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.

  • Demonstrated thoughtful design, artistic skills and professional judgment in problem solving.

  • Demonstrated proficiency in CADD and digital illustration tools such as Creative Suite, Illustrator, and SketchUp.

Preferred Qualifications

  • No professional licensure is required but should be working towards passing NCIDQ exam for certification.

Required Education

  • A 4-year degree from an accredited interior design program or related field.

Additional Information

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 .

#LI-MR5

#WDICreative


The hiring range for this onsite position in Glendale, CA is $94,200.00 – $126,200.00 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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