Entertainment Graphic Designer, Senior

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

Compensation Rate: $17.50

What you 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.
• Render drawings, sketches, illustrations or models of design concepts, and present for approval.
• Read, prepare, or create working drawings, construction documents (plans/blueprints), and/or print ready art files for the sign printers, fabricators, and craftspersons.
• 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.

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 fast-paced 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:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year 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.

The perks of the position:

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan

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.