Project Architect (Technical) Themed Entertainment & Attraction Design
Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
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Job Summary
At Cuningham we believe great architecture does more than shapebuildings;it creates experiences. Our Themed Entertainment team partners with clients to design immersive attractions destination experiences and hospitality environments that captivate guests and bring stories to life. Guided by our purpose to design a better world with deep respect for the real one we foster curiosity collaboration and craftsmanship to create extraordinary placesglobally.
Were seeking a Project Architect that has familiarity and technical fluency with themed entertainment and attractions to lead the development and coordination of complex experience-driven this role youll partner with creative and multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative design solutions while ensuring projects are thoughtfully detailed well-coordinated code compliant and successfully delivered from concept through construction.
Direct themed entertainment and attraction design experience is required.
- Lead the architectural design process across all project phases
- Develop and document creative technically sound design solutions aligned with project goals and governing codes
- Lead medium to large-scale project scopes and support teams with varying experience levels
- Collaborate closely with clients creatives consultants contractors and internal project teams
- Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts to achieve the best design outcomes
- Lead technical coordination code review QA/QC processes and construction documentation
- Support envelope design validation and technical detailing
- Participate in construction administration activities site observations and issue resolution
- Help identify project risks and communicate proactively with project leadership
- Participate in project pursuits proposals interviews and presentations
- Mentor and support the growth of team members through thoughtful leadership and collaboration
- Maintain responsible control over technical submissions and signed/sealed documents where required
- Bachelors or masters degree in architecture or related field
- Licensed Architect preferred; candidates not yet licensed may be considered for a Team Leader title based on experience and qualifications
- 815 years of professional architectural experience with significant exposure to themed entertainment hospitality experiential design attraction design retail entertainment cultural projects or immersive environments
- Strong understanding of story-driven design and how architecture supports guest experience emotional engagement operational flow and immersive placemaking (expanded guest experience and placemaking
- Experience collaborating closely with creative directors show set designers producers and technical disciplines to translate narrative concepts into buildable environment
- Proven ability to lead projects through all phases of design and delivery including concept development design documentation consultant coordination QA/QC permitting and construction administration Strong technical knowledge of building systems constructability envelope detailing consultant coordination and code compliance
- Experience coordinating with specialty vendors fabricators scenic elements lighting media integration and show systems preferred
- Proficiency in Revit/BIM 360 Bluebeam Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office; working knowledge of Rhino Enscape and Lumion preferred
- Strong communication presentation and team leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in highly collaborative multidisciplinary environments
- Experience mentoring junior staff and contributing to a positive design-driven office culture
- Ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects while maintaining high design quality and attention to detail
- Passion for themed entertainment immersive storytelling guest experience and experiential design innovation
Why Cuningham
At Cuninghamwebelieve the best work happens when people are supported challenged and connected. Whether collaborating across teams engaging with our communities or shaping meaningful design solutions webringpragmatic creativity and disciplined execution to every project and we support each other through it all.
We nurturean equitablework environment where curiosity is celebrated craft is valued and growth is a team thatbrings low-egoexpertiseand active leadership day-to-dayyoullwork on complex high-stakes projects that demand bold thinking and disciplined delivery.
Cuningham is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values the strength diversity brings to the workplace when combined with equity and justice. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status age genetic information national origin disability military or veteran status.
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About Company
Cuningham is an architecture, interior design, urban design, and landscape architecture firm. Together, we create enduring experiences for a healthy world.
