外型设计制作师，机动人偶Illusion Maker-Surface Development

职位介绍

职位名称:  外型设计制作师，机动人偶

部门:华特迪士尼幻想工程, 演出布景系统部门, 机动人偶

汇报给: 机动人偶部门经理 / 演出布景部门执行高管

简介:

在演出布景系统部门，我们创造神奇。从概念设计或模型制作一直到全面生产、组装和安装，我们都有一套完整的流程和工具。

职责说明：

· 为复杂的音频机动人偶的3D打印外壳提供数字化设计

· 为复杂的音频机动人偶部件的3D打印模具提供数字化设计

· 3D打印部件的制造、组装和清理

· 玻璃纤维部件的制造、组装和清理

· 铸造部件的制造、组装和清理

· 真空成型部件的制造、组装和清理

· 硅胶表皮的制造和清理

· 根据需要排查故障、测试、评估和修改外壳、部件、外皮和模具

· 设计和制造耐用且便于维护的塑料部件

· 解决复杂的塑料部件问题，制作模型并测试解决方案

· 按项目要求，对外壳、表皮和模具的数字文件进行存档

· 与人偶外型团队及机电团队协调，确保外壳和外皮是整体人偶集成系统的一部分

· 开发外壳和表皮，确保其符合创意意图和整体演出效果

· 与维度设计的数码及实体雕刻师合作，确保在雕刻和模型开发阶段考虑外壳间隙、厚度、形状、偏差等

· 提供模具、外壳和外皮的估算

· 提供外型设计和生产计划

· 按照既定的进度计划和预算进行工作

· 进行材料的寻源和订购

· 能够根据需要进行差旅（包括国际差旅）

· 培训园区维护团队完成音频机动人偶的外壳、表皮、道具等的安装、拆卸、处理和保养工作

· 参与外型设计产品和交付成果的相关标准和导则的制定                                                                                                                                             

资格要求:

• 了解 Design X、Magics 和 Rhino
• 具有 Solidworks 的相关知识和工作经验
• 2 年以上音频机动人偶模具、外壳和表皮设计与制作经验
• 精通塑料和表皮材料特性
• 了解如何阅读和评估材料安全数据表和技术数据表
• 具有 3D 打印经验，了解工艺、材料等知识
• 能够与其他专业进行高效合作
• 较强的计划和组织能力
• 较强的口头和书面沟通能力
• 解决问题和发散思维能力强
• 具有操作和维护 3D 打印机的知识和经验
• 具有 3D 打印部件制造的知识和经验
• 具有制造矩阵模具的知识
• 具有制造环氧树脂模具的知识
• 至少 2 年以上塑料、模具和零件设计与制造相关经验

学历要求:

• 大学或专科以上学历或同等工作经验

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Title:  Illusion Maker, Surface Development

Department:  Walt Disney Imagineering, Show Systems Studio, Animatronics

Reports To:   Animatronics Studio Manager / Show Studio Executive

GENERAL INTRODUCTION:

Walt Disney Imagineering 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 teams of Imagineers are responsible for the creation - from concept initiation through installation and commissioning - of all Disney Resorts, theme parks and attractions, real estate developments, regional entertainment venues, and new media projects.

The Show Systems team helps to dream and create many of the magical moments that our guests enjoy.  Our team is responsible for delivering world class Audio-Animatronics figures, show action equipment and special effects through their full lifecycle.  We partner with various disciplines to help deliver quality products and our processes and tools help to take us from concept design to production and installation.

Animation Production is responsible for the design, fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning of highly prototypical and cutting-edge Show Systems.  Technicians are often called upon to support complex mock-ups in multiple sites and to participate in installations for new or renovated attractions.  These are hands-on technical positions that demand advanced training in various trades.

GENERAL ROLE DESCRIPTION:

Perform plastics fabrication and assembly tasks related to Show mechanical systems (Audio-Animatronics figures, show action equipment, etc.) where durability, long life, reliability and safety are a must. 

Function within a team performing various fabrication tasks: develop production strategies, produce and integrate plastics with complex prototypical mechanical systems, ensure quality control, and stay current with Industry Standards and advancing technology.

CORE FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide input to the digital design of 3D printed shells for complicated Audio-Animatronics figures
• Provide input to the digital design of 3D printed tooling for complicated Audio-Animatronics figure parts
• Fabrication, assembly, and clean-up of 3D printed parts
• Fabrication, assembly, and clean-up of fiberglass parts
• Fabrication, assembly, and clean-up of cast parts
• Fabrication, assembly, and clean-up of vacuum form parts
• Fabrication and clean-up of silicone skins
• Troubleshoot, test, evaluate, and modify Audio-Animatronics figure shells, parts, skins, and tooling as required
• Design and fabricate plastic parts for longevity and with considerations for maintenance
• Diagnose issues, mock-up and test solutions for complex plastic part issues
• Document and archive shell, skin, and tooling digital files per project requirements
• Coordinate with the Figure Finishing, Mechanical, and Electrical teams to ensure that shells and skins are effectively integrated with the overall system
• Develop Audio-Animatronics figure shells and skins to ensure that they meet the creative intent and overall look of the show
• Collaborate with Dimensional Design’s digital and physical sculptors to ensure shell clearances, thickness, shapes, offsets, etc., are all considered during the sculpt and model development phase
• Provide input to tooling, shell, and skin estimates
• Provide input to Surface Development design and production schedules
• Adhere to established schedules and budgets
• Provide input to sourcing and ordering materials
• Willingness to travel (including internationally) as required
• Train Disney Parks maintenance teams in the installation, removal, handling, and care of the Audio-Animatronics figure shells, skins, props, etc.
• Provide input to the development of standards and guidelines related to Surface Development products and deliverables

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of Design X, Magics and Rhino
• Knowledge and experience in SolidWorks
• Strong knowledge of plastic and skin material properties
• Understanding of how to read and evaluate Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and technical data sheets
• 3D printing experience and knowledge of processes, materials, etc.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with other disciplines
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to solve problems and think outside the box
• Knowledge and experience operating and maintaining 3D printers
• Knowledge and experience with 3D printed part fabrication
• Knowledge of fabricating matrix molds (tooling)
• Knowledge of fabrication epoxy molds (tooling)
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in plastics, mold and part design and fabrication

EDUCATION:

• College or trade school degree above or equivalent work experience

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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关于 华特迪士尼公司 (公司):

华特迪士尼公司连同其子公司和关联公司，是一家领先的多元化国际家庭娱乐和媒体公司，拥有以下业务板块：媒体网络、乐园和度假区、影视娱乐、消费产品和互动媒体。它从 20 世纪 20 年代的一家小型卡通工作室，一跃发展成为当今娱乐业中的翘楚，可谓是家喻户晓。迪士尼公司非常荣幸地继续秉承其传统，为每位家庭成员打造世界一流的故事和体验。迪士尼的故事、人物和经历吸引了世界各地的消费者和游客。我们在 40 多个国家及地区经营业务，我们的员工和演职人员携手努力，打造在全世界和当地都备受钟爱的娱乐体验。

此职位隶属于 Walt Disney Imagineering (Shanghai), 即我们称为 Shanghai Disney Resort 业务的一部分。

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