Audio Designer (Casual/Temporary)

Audio Designer (Casual/Temporary)

Job ID: 10115081

Location: Celebration, Florida, United States

Business: Walt Disney Imagineering

Date Posted: February 28, 2025

Job Summary:

Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, Disney Live Entertainment creates, produces, and delivers remarkable and engaging entertainment experiences! From the intimate to the spectacular, our work can be seen at Disney theme parks, resort hotels, cruise ships, and other locations worldwide. This diverse team – representing a wide variety of disciplines and talents from technical directors, writers, and lighting designers to choreographers, cosmetologists, and music producers – brings magical worlds to life through technical expertise, performance perfection, outstanding resourcefulness, unparalleled spectacle… and a dash of pixie dust!

You will be responsible for developing and executing all aspects related to the creation of new live show audio designs, as well as remounts of existing seasonal shows and creative sustainment of current shows for Disney Cruise Line Entertainment.

You will report to the Manager - Audio Systems Design

This is a casual temporary/seasonal role, with no guarantee of hours

What You Will Do:

• Develop and drive audio designs for live shows and facility infrastructure as assigned.
• Provide audio support for Disney Cruise Lines Toronto rehearsal facility as needed.
• Stay current with audio technology research and development efforts within the industry.
• Partner with consultant audio designers and vendors to ensure Disney quality, compatibility, training, and accurate documentation of all audio services delivered.
• Function as a resource to maintain the accurate training of shipboard technicians.
• Conduct ongoing “Entertainment Show Quality” evaluations of existing offerings and provide support to maintain their original show intent.
• Maintain up-to-date show documentation.
• Partner with the shipboard Manager of Entertainment Technical and shipboard entertainment technical teams regarding past, present, and future show installations.
• Follow set policies and procedures as well as all maritime and ship rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Collaborate with shoreside Entertainment Technical Leadership, Disney Cruise Line Safety partners, and the Standards and Sustainment team to ensure Safety Management Systems and Operating Guideline documentation is up to date and in accordance with current safety and regulatory practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience operating live shows in the Entertainment Industry.
• Knowledge of all aspects of audio design, styles (theatrical, industrial, concerts, etc.), technology, and facility systems.
• Experience supporting the creative process by collaborating with other designers, directors, writers, and producers.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in live show development with The Walt Disney Company.
• Experience with facility design, engineering, and construction.
• Proficiency in the current release of AutoCAD, Q-Sys Designer, SMAART, and speaker prediction software.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Theatrical Design or Electronics with a focus on live sound reinforcement.

Benefits and Perks

Disney offers a 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 Disney Careers.

About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs, and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide.

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 that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family.

This position is with Disney Entertainment Productions, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Disney Entertainment Productions is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.