Senior Rockwork Designer (Project Hire)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10127735 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Aug. 18, 2025Job Summary:
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.
Interested in learning more? The Rockwork Design team is responsible for the rockwork digital production design, technical integration of rockwork, and preparation of design drawings, details, and scope documents for the interior and exterior rockwork elements during the course of a specific project, land, or park including coordination of Architecture, Design & Engineering efforts with Creative, Show, Ride and construction trade partners.
You will report into the Manager of Rockwork Engineering.
This is a Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.
What You Will Do
- Digital rockwork model mesh sculpting and manipulation including rockwork creative and integration of show, facility, ride, structural and area development elements.
- Manage the rockwork mesh production, maintaining design intent, and producing complete construction design interfaces with consultant design requirements.
- Work with Creative studio team members to translate creative intent into 3D models.
- Rockwork model scanning
- Preparation of design drawings, details, and scope documents for rockwork elements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Strong communication skills and the desire to work in a collaborative team environment
- A minimum of 6 years of work experience in the production and use of 3D organic models, and hard surface models for entertainment, commercial or industrial projects.
- A minimum of 2 years managing a small team of structural or rockwork designers and designers in the production of structural documents, contract documents or 3D models for construction
- A strong foundation in sculpture, modeling and scenic design.
- Proficiency in the use of: AutoCAD and/or Revit, and Rhino
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Proficiency in the following preferred: Z-brush, Polyworks, 3DS Max, Geomagic Design X, and Navisworks
- Working knowledge in the following preferred: Grasshopper, BIM360
- High proficiency with polygon mesh manipulation, sculpting, and modeling.
- Working knowledge of model scanning techniques and files
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school with an Associate degree, technical certification in design, structural design or graduate of a non-accredited engineering school
Additional Information
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 https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
The hiring range for this position in California is $103,500.00-$138,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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.