Entertainment Graphic Design, Sign Shop (Part-Time) (Busch Gardens Williamsburg)

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills fun and positive lasting memories. And thats just what its like to work here! As a key member of our team youll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If youre dedicated dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service this is a place for you!

Whatyou get to do:

• Responsible for the visual appearance and function of the theming scenic and signage elements used in productions animal presentations events and other annual/reoccurring entertainment offerings at both parks.
• Collaborate with event and show producers corporate designers technical teams (lighting audio visual etc.) entertainment managers senior leadership team and other stakeholders to establish a cohesive plan and designs that meet their needs.
• Complete requests for signage scenic and other graphic design elements from all areas of the park including Culinary Merchandise Operations Zoo/Education Entertainment etc.
• Develop and follow style guides color elevations and DNA sheets as a brand steward.
• Consult the departmental production calendar and note all due dates. Review work load and new requests to establish prospective deadlines for requests feedback and approval processes.
• Organize projects and manages status sheet on a daily basis. Documents project hours and revisions.
• Monitor progress of design elements meet assigned deadlines for each phase of a project and keep supervisor informed of changes to the deadline.
• Record document and organize core elements of major design projects such as specs (colors fonts size materials) digital assets working files print ready files photo documentation of completed items.
• Prepare creative briefs for cost estimates and bids and collaborate with vendors for outsourced projects as needed.
• Attend or coordinate design and production meetings as needed.
• Assist with planning construction and installation of elements designed as requested or necessary.
• This is an onsite position located in Williamsburg VA.

What it takes to succeed:

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop InDesign Illustrator etc.) and Acrobat Professional.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel Teams SharePoint).
• Able to work on a PC and Mac.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• The ability to work well on a team and accept feedback from others.
• Ability to translate creative concepts into renderings and instructions for fabrication.
• Preferred experience in or sound understanding of carpentry architecture drafting sketching textures materials fabrication technical theatre (lighting sound) entertainment and/or theme parks.
• Comfortable working under deadline situations with changing priorities.
• Able to frequently lift/move 25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and work in a fastpaced environment.
• Able to work weekends holidays early mornings late evenings as authorized and with advanced notice to support the needs of the department and organization.
• Able to positively interact with park guests and co works of all ages different ethnic/cultural backgrounds and/or language and individuals with special needs.

Education and Special Skills:

• Bachelors degree (B.A.) or equivalent from fouryear college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four years or more of professional experience in scenic/set design graphic design sign design or equivalent combination of relative education and experience.
• Resume and portfolio or work required.

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

The perks of the position: Ambassadors will enjoy a fun fastpaced environment and great teammates as well as:

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food merchandise etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways
  

EEO Employer:

SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE RACE COLOR RELIGION SEX NATIONAL ORIGIN SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.