Master Planner Position Available In Orange, Florida

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe. Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us! Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is the master planning, creative development, design, engineering, production, project management, and research and development arm of Disney’s Parks and Resorts business segment. Representing more than 150 disciplines, its talented corps of Imagineers is responsible for the creation of Disney resorts, theme parks and attractions, hotels, water parks, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, cruise ships and new media technology projects. Our mission is to create magical Disney experiences around the world that provide opportunities for friends and families to spend time together – making memories that last a lifetime. WDI Master Planning manages the long-term development framework for sustainable growth of each resort and provides expertise to support new business opportunities. Our team provides data analytics, land planning, environmental, entitlement, infrastructure, and real estate development expertise to enable smart growth and preserve future flexibility for development and expansion of our parks and resorts across the globe. The team is part of the larger Design & Master Planning Studio that includes the disciplines of Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Theme Lighting Design, Graphic Design, Engineering and Design Management. We are seeking a collaborative Master Planner to support and guide complex and innovative planning efforts across our global portfolio. The Master Planner reports to the Master Planning Executive.

You Will:

Collaborate with creative and site teams to translate creative vision into site expansion and physical layouts at different scales. Assist Global Creative Strategy Studio team members in synthesizing data analysis into planning and design approaches to inform program options, site organization, and Menu/Master Plan development. Apply global planning intelligence as part of creative visioning efforts for future growth and development initiatives. Develop massing studies, circulation studies, and typology footprint analysis to understand site scenarios and development opportunities. Manage work at different scales and levels of complexity. Support project efforts through collaboration with various stakeholders. Develop site layout sketches and illustrative land use/massing diagrams using multiple digital and non-digital platforms and tools to visualize planning and development scenarios. Assist in preparing and delivering presentations to WDI and Site Portfolio stakeholders. Apply an understanding of site development issues and constraints, including knowledge of predevelopment and planning documents and agreements. Collaborate with Imagineering disciplines to translate site layout scenarios in the vision planning phase to inform initial design phases.

You Will Have:

Minimum of 2 years of work experience in landscape architecture or urban design. Strategic, creative thinker with the ability to understand data analysis and strategy. Experience working at different scales, with an emphasis on site design and planning fundamentals. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Sensitivity to synthesize cultural, environmental, and business needs. Experience and proficiency with hand-drawn sketching, graphics, and communication skills. Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, 3D modeling, and presentation software tools. Skilled in conceptualizing creative concepts and iterating quickly with others to articulate site scenarios. Experience in themed entertainment projects across multiple design phases, with emphasis on early-stage development and ideation. Proficiency in communicating complex ideas clearly and transparently, thriving on collaborative and integrated work efforts with multiple partners. General comprehension of storytelling and narrative-based entertainment design practices. Experience guiding and mentoring emerging talent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Membership in one or more professional organizations such as the American Society of Landscape Architects, American Institute of Architects, and/or Urban Land Institute is desirable. Field art direction and construction administration experience during phases of themed entertainment projects. 3-5 years of proven experience in the master planning process from initial ideation to full funding stages of design. Project experience domestically and internationally. Understanding of site development issues and constraints, including knowledge of predevelopment and planning documents and agreements.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited four or five-year university or college in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Environmental Design, Architecture, or equivalent. An advanced graduate degree is desirable. Professional licensure is preferred.

Additional Information:

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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. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

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. 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 Imagineering . Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. 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. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.