Production Designer
Remote
The Production Designer develops innovative exhibition environment solutions under the direction of the Executive Design Director and other design leaders. This role contributes to the creation of permanent museum exhibitions, themed entertainment experiences, physical and digital consumer environments, and retail spaces. The Production Designer collaborates cross-functionally to ensure all experiences are cohesive, on-brand, and aligned with strategic objectives.
This role requires an experienced spatial problem-solver who supports interpretive planning, design programming, visitor journey analysis, and space planning. The Production Designer produces interior design and interior architectural solutions, along with supporting documentation for exhibition environments. Responsibilities include working with materials and fabrication processes, as well as clearly communicating design intent through sketches, drawings, renderings, 3D models, and technical documentation such as plans, elevations, and schedules. The role also contributes to the selection and specification of FF&E and stays informed on industry trends.
The Production Designer is expected to grow into a project leadership role over time. Projects are primarily focused on the Las Vegas market, with opportunities to contribute to global projects across the company’s expanding portfolio as needed.
Responsibilities:
Develop innovative, immersive, and experiential exhibition environments design solutions which meet the strategic, experiential, functional, and budgetary scope for each project
Participate in all phases and aspects of a project, including research and project immersion, strategy, ideation, concept design, schematic design, design development, design intent documentation, and fabrication and installation oversight
Collaborate with the Communications Design & Digital Experience Design teams to develop integrated design solutions
Communicate design solutions through story-driven architectural visualization, drawings, sketches, 3D and physical models, and documentation
Create thoughtful, clear, and direct presentation documents that communicate design-thinking for the layperson and include our clients, vendors, and creative partners in the collaborative design process
Develop exhibition environments, including design programming, space planning, scenic environments design, fixture and millwork design, interactives and games, props and costumes display, artifacts and replica/cast displays, and many other design elements within the built environment
Develop design solutions for touring exhibitions that take into account modularity for multiple venue footprints and existing conditions that can be shipped both domestically and internationally, when needed
Communicate with venue Facilities and Operations personnel for clear and continuous project coordination
Adapt existing exhibitions to new venues, when needed
Specify materials, finishes, and make lighting recommendations
Help oversee the fabrication, production, and installation processes
Partner with the Production and Operations teams to ensure that creative is delivered on time and to the level of quality expected at Imagine Exhibitions
Required Competencies:
5+ years experience in museum exhibition design, themed entertainment design, branded environments design, interior design, architecture, or stage/theatrical production design
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior architecture/design, stage/theatrical production design/tech, illustration, industrial design, or related discipline
A passion for experience design and the built environment
Connected to the creative industry—strong knowledge of industry trends and innovations in experience design
Understanding of design narrative and the ability to work within a strategic framework
Strong conceptual ideation and collaborative brainstorming abilities
Strong understanding of the design process and documentation from initial concepts through implementation
Understanding of construction and fabrication methods, materials and finishes, and lighting solutions
Ability to read architectural construction documents and shop drawings, and coordinate with consultants, drafting teams, engineers, and building officials for fi re and life safety systems, structural, mechanical, electrical or data interface, as may be required
Hand drawing or sketching skills a plus
CAD and/or BIM modeling and documentation skills
3D modeling, rendering, and visualization techniques
Excellent communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills
Ability to prioritize and concurrently work on multiple projects in a fast-paced studio environment
Ability to meet deadlines, without compromising accuracy, within the constraints of schedule and budget
Flexibility to work both collaboratively and independently on projects of all scales
Ability to coordinate with venue representatives for project requirements
Ability to be a resourceful designer that can create efficient yet effective design solutions
Other Preferred Skills / Competencies:
Ability to function in high-pressure situations.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer.
Correctable vision and hearing.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear, easy to understand oral communication ability.
Ability to life 50 pounds occasionally for the purpose of moving equipment on and off shelves.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
Ability to sit for long periods.
Capability to read, write, and understand English.
Skilled in the use of computer and office equipment.
Proficient in activities requiring manual dexterity of both hands.
Travel domestically and/or internationally based on business need.
Primarily a remote position.
How to Apply:
Applicants must complete this questionnaire to be considered: LINK
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Imagine Exhibitions Inc. reserves the right to revise or change duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.