Sr Architect

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

“We make magic.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help inspire that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits of entertainment and create the never-before-seen!

Licensed Architects touch all aspects of our theme parks and resorts from concept to delivery of the built environments enjoyed by our guests. It’s a given that our Architects have the technical expertise to do their jobs well. We’re looking for professionals who are thirsty for diverse experiences, who are eager to learn and who are confident they can maintain the exacting standards for which The Walt Disney Company is loved. If this sounds like you, please apply today!

This position will report to the Design Integration Team Lead of Walt Disney’s Facilities Asset Management.

What You Will Do:

• Support the Facilities Asset Management organization’s project management team by coordinating with allied FAM Design, Creative, Show/Ride, and Operating partners.
• Lead and manage the design process from concept to completion while ensuring design excellence and adherence to the set budget and timeline constraints.
• Write a detailed scope for work and provide RFP’s to hire consultants that provide a full range of design and construction administration services.
• Manage the efforts of a multi-discipline team of consultants to ensure design deliverables meet the requirements of the RFP and scope of work.
• Support implementation of project goals through the development of design solutions; ensure adherence to department/divisional Standards of Practice.
• Prepare Facility/Attraction base information documentation (e.g. existing condition descriptions).
• Introduce innovative design concepts and sustainable solutions to improve the guest experience.
• Develop and execute strategies, utilizing partnerships with stakeholders, to ensure seamless execution of facilities renovation projects.
• Provide project leadership to consultants to whom design is outsourced for FAM projects.
• Clearly communicate architectural concepts, project status, and recommendations to facilitate decision-making at the highest levels.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Registered Architect in the State of Florida or registered Architect in another State and meeting all qualifications for registration as an architect in the State of Florida.
• No less than six years working in an architectural practice.
• Construction phase experience including the submittal/shop drawing review process and on-site field inspections.
• Experience specifying and detailing building materials and products for thematic applications.
• Proficiency in CADD and BIM (Revit and AutoCad).
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of architectural design and construction techniques.
• Knowledge of area development-related areas, including architecture, land planning, civil engineering, site lighting, and graphic design.
• Experience in a client-facing role within the architectural industry.
• Strong business development skills with a track record of securing and managing architectural projects.
• Outstanding presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex ideas to executives and other key decision-makers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of Disney theme parks and storytelling through area development; pursue deeper knowledge of Disney traditions, history, and theme parks globally through Disney educational opportunities and study (themed environments or architecture in an entertainment organization).
• Membership in one or more professional organizations such as the American Institute of Architects, Urban Land Institute, Construction Specifications Institute, or U.S. Green Building Council.
• Experience working with digital illustration tools such as Maya, Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, and SketchUp.
• Familiarity with facility management and operations is preferred.
• At least two years leading a diverse team of architects, engineers, and designers to successfully deliver a project.
• Master of Architecture, Urban Planning, or Landscape Architecture from an accredited program

Education:

• Bachelor of Architecture degree from an accredited program
• U.S. Professional License credential

Additional Information

Disney offers a benefits & 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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.