There are many roles in which our Cast Members bring Disney dreams to life. Do you want to be part of the magic behind the magic? The Park Decorator role is responsible in fabricating and maintaining props, sets, window displays, floral arrangements/artificial foliage applications, seasonal holiday decorations, shade control, restaurant seating, window coverings, carpet, and theater curtains for the Disneyland® Resort, and partnering properties. Each location may have a specific theme or time-period, which the Park Decorator will need to identify and understand. Individuals assigned to work as a Park Decorator must have a full understanding of safety, hardware, efficient fabrication techniques and an awareness of theme park décor installations. They must be aware of current vendors and product availability for decorations.
The Park Decorator role includes working in one of the following positions: Set Decorator or Seasonal Holiday Decorator.
(Local, Southern California applicants sought - NO RELOCATION OFFERED.)
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Responsibilities :
The Park Decorator role includes working in one of the following positions:
Set Decorator
- Understand the theory of color, composition, balance, and texture and possess knowledge of period styles, fashions and set decorations. Ensure that all materials are authentic and appropriate for whatever the area show theme dictates.
- Design and fabricate artificial-floral arrangements, install, and maintain
- Coordinate crafts to assist with projects as needed, during prop removal, storage and reinstallation for major attractions and projects.
- Install and repair show-set props prior to Park opening. Installation of new attraction and land props.
- Daily ‘Show Standards” activities include cleaning/dusting, repair, and routine maintenance of all areas (i.e., cleaning and inspection of prop and set decorations).
- Follow the Disney Global Standards for prop fabrication, installation, and maintenance
- Perform and assess safety evaluations of set pieces throughout the Resort.
- Operation of box trucks, stake beds and lift equipment will be required.
- Will use of power tools, rigging equipment and set installation tools.
- Provide current portfolio.
Seasonal Holiday Designer
- Will work in a production team environment, partner with other Cast Members to accomplish fabrication timelines.
- Design, fabricate, install, and maintain seasonal decorations for the Disneyland® Resort.
- Possess set decorating, and period style knowledge that can be incorporated into designs for specific lands and areas.
- Assess materials and replace materials within the allocated budget.
- Operation of box trucks, stake beds and lift equipment will be required.
- Performs warehouse duties which include organization, inventory, storage, and packaging of all holiday décor items.
Basic Qualifications :
General requirements of all Park Decorator roles include the abilities and experience outlined under "Responsibilities" above, as well as the following technical abilities, skills and experience:
Use of basic tools, glues and adhesives
Computer skills – Sketchup, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator preferred
Strong freehand and graphic-illustration skills to produce thumbnail sketches as well as finished-presentation-style drawings
Understanding of proper use of basic floral instruments (Set Decorator only)
Complete understanding of the following:Overhead rigging and hardware systems
Color theory, composition, balance and texture
Period styles and fashions
Three-dimensional media
Current window-display-design skills
Proficiency in time management and efficient material utilization
Ability to read and interpret blueprints for accuracy of props, set fabrication and installation.
Window Display Designer
Three-to-five years of experience in visual communications or three-dimensional media and ability to provide a portfolio with current display design
Floral Designer
Three-to-five years of experience in floral design and must provide a portfolio with color photos of current work
Must possess a valid CA Driver's License
Schedule AvailabilityAvailability to work Monday through Friday from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., including holidays and weekends if required. (Shifts and work days may change during periods of installation or striking of decorations and assets.)
Availability to work overnights and overtime when needed for installation purposes.
Preferred Qualifications:
Set Decorator
- Preferred three-to-five years of experience with theme park, film or stage set decorating and/or Bachelor of Arts degree.
Seasonal Holiday Designer
Aerial and forklift certification is preferred
Additional Information :
The pay rate for this role in California is $26.96 to $37.73 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year; Shifts may start as early as 6:00 AM, while some may end as late as 10:00 PM. Casual Regular Cast Members must be available to work Friday evenings and have Saturday or Sunday availability and available to work all holidays and all peak seasons.
This role is Full Time and requires full availability, including working evenings, weekends and holidays when needed.
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