Job Description

Description:

A Concept Designer with AOA will already have a well-developed skill set and will look to grow and expand knowledge by working with senior staff on a range of ambitious and innovative projects. There will be a great deal of freedom, which will be matched with a demanding timeline and high expectations. AOA has a dynamic and ever-changing portfolio, with projects covering a wide range of disciplines. As such our concepts designers need to be able to create concepts for all sorts of experiential projects, such as theme park rides, restaurants, resorts, art experiences, and museum exhibits. All team members are responsible for helping to drive the creative direction of concept development, inspirational imagery, current trends, general art direction, and the detailed mechanics of the design integration into the overall project to help the team produce the best work possible. Communication is a big part of the job, so the Concept Designer must feel confident enough to contribute to the entire creative process without ego and without a personal agenda. Drive, motivation, and an ability to keep a finger on the pulse of current trends is key when working to achieve the goals of the team and the project.

AOA COMPANY INFORMATION

AOA Vision

To dream, create, and build global experiences of a lifetime.

AOA Mission

To create and build innovative and transformative experiences that astonish and exceed expectations.

At AOA, it is our expectation that all employees embrace and uphold our Company Values:

Communication \xe2\x80\x93 Be open, authentic, approachable, timely, and purposeful in everything that we do.

\xc2\xb7 Respect - Respect should be given across the board.

\xc2\xb7 Transparency - Transparency is key in the development of trust between parties and is essential in communicating with honesty.

\xc2\xb7 Professionalism - Professionalism truly lies in the individual\'s sense of responsibility to client, team, and projects.

Quality\xe2\x80\x93 Deliver every project knowing we have done our best.

\xc2\xb7 Innovation \xe2\x80\x93 Continuously think outside the box and never be complacent.

\xc2\xb7 Exceed Expectations \xe2\x80\x93 Go beyond what our client needs.

\xc2\xb7 Repeat Business \xe2\x80\x93 Ensure our clients know they can trust us every step of the way to go above and beyond.

Leadership - Empower everyone to do the right things, not just do things right.

\xc2\xb7 Integrity \xe2\x80\x93 Have courage and confidence to do the right thing and inspire others to do the same.

\xc2\xb7 Problem Solvers \xe2\x80\x93 Don\'t be intimidated by challenges. Be creative, effective, and efficient to get the job done.

\xc2\xb7 Financially Responsible \xe2\x80\x93 Manage money in a way that is productive and in the best interest of the client and company.

Teamwork - Work collaboratively to create an environment where trust, honesty, and integrity is most important.

\xc2\xb7 AOA Family & Community \xe2\x80\x93 Be a good human and take care of one another.

\xc2\xb7 Diversity \xe2\x80\x93 Promote diversity of thought, people, and culture.

\xc2\xb7 Inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 Make everyone feel that they are valued and respected.

Balance - Be present at work and at life.

\xc2\xb7 Quality of Life - Happiness matters.

\xc2\xb7 Embrace the moment. - Give life your all and find the fun.

\xc2\xb7 Wellness - Devote time to physical and mental well-being. Requirements:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong hand drawing skills. A demonstrated mastery of perspective sketching, and the ability to quickly communicate designs via thumbnails, sketches, and quick color studies.

• Ability to create functional and practical, yet highly creative conceptual designs for a wide range of experiences, including theme park rides, restaurants, retail, resorts, and others.

• Ability to create professional-level concept art using a mixture of 3D rendering and 2D digital painting techniques.

• Ability to create mass models in 3D.

• Ability to model and render complex 3D scenes in a photoreal manner a plus.

• Ability to create concept plans, layouts, and elevations with consideration for guest experience, and real world scales.

• Experience working on theme park rides and experiences a plus.

• Minimum Bachelor\'s degree in Entertainment Design, Theatre Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Illustration or related field.

• 6+ years experience developing concepts for theme parks, museums, restaurants, or theatre.

• Required: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

• Required: 3DS Max, Blender, Maya, or similar 3D package (3DS Max preferred)

• Required: Vray, Corona, or similar Rendering Engine

• Preferred: Unreal Engine, Sketchup, Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer \xe2\x80\xa2 Must be able to speak

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Acomb Ostendorf and Associates LLC