Designer, Audio

  • Full-time

Company Description

The mission of QUANTUM CREATIVE STUDIOS is to create vibrant experiences blending function with emotional connections that tell stories, inspire, and resonate with guests.

At QUANTUM CREATIVE STUDIOS, we focus on storytelling. Truly remarkable design requires the ability to successfully blend the need for function with an emotional connection. We believe that every building, park, attraction, and venue is more than just architecture or a destination; it should tell a “story.” Artfully blending imagination, storytelling, and vision with decades of technical expertise, the team at QUANTUM CREATIVE STUDIOS creates experiences to enhance environments that not only fulfill a functional and physical pre-requisite, but also touch guests emotionally and leave a lasting impression.

Job Description

Position: Designer, Audio (associate and mid level positions available)

The Designer, Audio will assist the Design Team in creating all audio designs for Luce and Quantum projects. It is expected the Designer will create audio content, drawings, schedules, and specifications packages. The Designer may be responsible for communicating with the client from time to time, and understanding the project’s objectives. The Designer works with the design staff to develop project deliverables as detailed in the project description and contract. The Designer, Audio reports to the Manager, Design and Technology.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Supports the design effort for projects

  • Supports the design implementation and audio installation (per project scope)

  • Support development of and communicate audio design concepts

  • Organize and produce design documents

  • Assist or direct in field implementation of audio design when required

  • Interface with other disciplines throughout the various project phases as required

  • Research fixture information and audio technologies in support of design effort

  • Work with supervisor in order to adhere to budget and schedule

  • Support mock-ups and presentations

  • Perform test and adjust tasks as needed

  • May independently design projects

  • Perform QAQC review on all project submittals and documents

  • Travel to project meetings as needed (Travel estimated at 35%)

  • Provide onsite technical support

  • Continue professional development and education for emerging audio technologies and industry standards

Qualifications

Requirement Capabilities:

  • Theater, Film/TV, Theme Park, and/or Museum Design Experience

  • Possess a basic to advanced understanding of audio systems for theatrical and performance spaces. 

  • Working knowledge of theatrical design and technical knowledge of specific discipline, including methods of construction

  • Working knowledge of architectural and facility requirements and integration of specific discipline products into an attraction, museum, or live event

  • Understanding of the creative process and the development of a creative design

  • Proficient in Revit, Vectorworks or AutoCAD (3D drafting preferred)

  • Must be able to read architectural blueprints and interpret electrical drawings

  • 0-3+ years experience in in audio design for attractions, museums, architecture, or live events

  • Ability to deliver on a project’s established scope, schedule and budget

  • Demonstrated commitment to on-going personal education

  • Understanding of current technology and industry standards for all aspects of design

  • Ability to work flexible hours - nights, weekends, holidays

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or G Suite

  • Possess excellent communication skills; highly motivated; can accept direction easily

  • Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Desired Capabilities:

  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator)

  • Experience with BIM 360

  • Experience with Slack

  • Ability to work closely with all relevant staff to prioritize, organize, instruct and problem-solve during installation, content integration and programming

Additional Information

The right candidate has strong organizational skills, ability to manage deadlines, prioritize and adjust as needed. Candidates will enjoy the challenge of creating custom shows and attractions. You must have the ability to focus in a fast paced creative office. It’s important that you enjoy and/or have had experience working in entertainment, theme parks, museums, theater, or interactive experiences. Quantum Creative Studios is a fast growing creative and design firm; you’ll need to be game to help us grow and develop.

Quantum Creative Studios is a global company with international projects. Successful candidates may be required to travel internationally and must be comfortable working closely with clients and vendors of different cultural backgrounds. Successful candidates must have a valid passport with no travel restrictions or ability to obtain one within 6 weeks after employment. 

Quantum Creative Studios is dedicated to tackling diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility issues in the themed entertainment industry and in the office. We believe it is our mission to empower our employees with the opportunity to assess company practices and enact change. To fulfill this mission, Quantum has created a Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee (DISCo).

DISCo is committed to promoting the recognition of the rights of all individuals; acceptance of others without biases based on differences of any kind; and the culture of diversity as a core value. Quantum is committed to inclusive hiring practices that attract and retain a diverse staff. The company will honor individuals’ experiences, perspectives, and unique identity.

As a creative company working around the world, Quantum tells stories from multiple cultures and perspectives. In order to write these stories authentically and without bias, it is of the utmost importance that Quantum employees and contractors embrace content from a wide range of creators and life experiences. Quantum believes the power of diversity enriches the stories we tell through our creative work and we seek to expose ourselves to numerous ways to understand and engage with the world; identify challenges; and to discover, design, and deliver solutions.

This position is a Full Time Permanent opportunity for the right candidate. Employment opportunities are available in the NYC, Los Angeles, Orlando, FL areas and remote location. FLSA Exempt. EOE.