Principal Landscape Architect

Job ID 10105470 Location Lantau Island, Hong Kong Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Nov. 12, 2024

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Job Summary:

The Walt Disney Company is a world-class entertainment and technological leader. Walt’s passion was to continuously envision new ways to move audiences around the world—a passion that remains our touchstone in an enterprise that stretches from theme parks, resorts and a cruise line to sports, news, movies and a variety of other businesses. Uniting each endeavor is a commitment to creating and delivering unforgettable experiences — and we are constantly looking for new ways to enhance these exciting experiences. Bring your individual talents here and discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you have been looking for.

“It takes people to make the dream a reality.” Walt was on to something when he said that, and it continues to ring true today. No matter the stage in your career, being a part of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts means being a part of a team where you help bring innovation to life through unsurpassed products, services and most importantly remarkable experiences. As a Cast Member you are the steward and connection to our legacy and the backbone of our thriving innovations. Join our team and watch your dreams come true.

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 are 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.

About the Role & Team

The Landscape Architecture Studio is responsible for all exterior improvements including hardscape, grading, planting, irrigation and water features; research, studies, illustrations, imagery boards and colored renderings; and the integration of facility architecture, rockwork structural elements, lighting, graphics, and utilities for the Area Development of an individual facility/attraction, land, or theme park project.

You will report to the Landscape Architecture Studio Executive!

This is a [36]-month Project Hire position with no guarantee of permanent placement.

What You Will Do

Responsible for Area development analysis and design for large or highly complex projects at the land level, or such projects that require advanced technical specialty, e.g. master planning, site planning and design, infrastructure planning, grading, irrigation, landscape design, horticultural knowledge, sustainability practices, construction methods, materials applications and specifications.
Effect close collaboration with the Creative Director, Project Design Manager, and other Project leadership for establishment of project goals, and design direction; lead implementation of Area Development design intent and support adherence to established project strategies, schedules and budgets
Support development of landscape architectural specifications
Primary responsibility for coordination and communication of Area Development design issues with the project lead
Establish quality assurance and organization of design packages; guide and monitor landscape design team’s work efforts
Demonstrate leadership through the building of effective design teams; organize landscape architecture staff, delegate tasks appropriately and responsibly and monitor work progress
Serve as a technical expert, role model and mentor to junior staff

Required Qualifications & Skills

China or U.S. Professional License credential
Thorough knowledge and experience in the selection and use of plant and hardscape materials and products for thematic applications
Working knowledge of Excel, Word and CADD, plus digital design tools such as Adobe Suite, 3D design software and BIM
Knowledge of life cycle cost and present worth analysis of area development systems
12 or more years work experience in landscape architecture
A minimum of five years leading a team of landscape architects and designers in the production of contract documents for construction
Broad, in-depth knowledge of landscape architectural design and construction techniques.
Possess in-depth knowledge of Disney resort and theme park Area Development history, storytelling, narrative design principles, goals and objectives; familiar with recent major developments in Disney’s global portfolios.

Preferred Qualifications

Membership in one or more professional organizations such as American Society of Landscape Architects, Urban Land Institute, Construction Specifications Institute, U.S. Green Building Council, International Society of Arboriculture, or Green Roof Association is desirable

Education

A BLA/BSLA degree from an accredited program
An advanced degree in landscape architecture, horticulture or land planning is desirable

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The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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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 WDImagineering Asia Limited, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

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