Design Intern - Fall 2024

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Job Summary

The design intern role will be focused on assisting with the design and development of award-winning theme parks and themed environments. This entails a variety of immersive spaces including Attraction Interiors and Exteriors, Location Based Experiences, Food & Beverage, Retail, and Common Guest Areas. This role will support our creative team in realizing conceptual designs and assist the greater design team in further developing those designs in Schematic and future Design Development phases. This will include assisting with the integration and coordination of other disciplines assets into themed environments, including technical and operational requirements, structural facility, HVAC, media, lighting, A/V, special effects, props, scenic elements, animations etc.

The design intern role requires working with multiple disciplines in a collaborative studio environment and works to create functionally safe and aesthetically themed spaces through a working knowledge of space planning, adjacencies, the optimal placement and integration of fixtures, furniture, retail shelving, or other components to optimize guest circulation paths and the overall functionality of the space. The intern will also focus on selecting materials, finishes and the customization of fabricated elements, researching, and providing specifications for fixtures, furniture, materials, and finishes overall. In addition, the intern will also prepare presentations, create drawing design documents, collaborate with vendors, clients, and the IP. Additional responsibilities include organizing and assembling design packages for each phase. Education or a general working knowledge of themed fabrication and installation methods is preferred, but not required.

The design intern must be self-driven, operating effectively with minimal oversight – yet welcome collaboration and feedback from other team members. They must respect differing perspectives and embrace discussion regarding the created artwork. Strong communication skills are a must, with a high emphasis on articulating creative ideas and expressing one’s opinions clearly and in a straight-forward manner.

Essential Functions

• Participate in brainstorming sessions and project charrettes
• Create custom illustrations or other graphic elements as required
• Execute the production of drawings and presentation packages
• Assist in integrating and coordinating design assets and/or media content into presentation packages
• Conduct miscellaneous project-related research; perform miscellaneous office-related tasks as needed
  
  

Job Qualifications And Requirements

• Enrolled in school and working towards a Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Themed Entertainment, Interior Design, Architecture, Theater, Art, or Design is preferred.
• Knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Microsoft Suite.
• Working knowledge of Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Sketchup, and 3D rendering in general is a plus.
  
  

About Us

Falcon’s Creative Group delivers powerful, innovative guest experiences that touch people’s lives. This is a place where cutting edge technology, compelling design, and progressive thinking intersect to spark the imagination. With each project, we strive to set the bar higher. We never do the same thing twice or take a carbon copy approach. To put it simply, we transform everyday reality every day.

The work that Falcon’s Creative Group has produced over the last few decades can be seen in theme parks, water parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, location-based entertainment venues, resorts, and restaurants. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL, USA. Learn more at falconscreativegroup.com.

Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse, and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.