TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose The Technical Designer, Video is responsible for developing and engineering video and media system designs for themed entertainment and location-based experiences. This role owns defined video and media subsystems, performs projection and performance studies, and produces design intent documentation to support coordination, estimating, and handoff to external delivery partners.
The Video Design team is responsible for video and media system design across multiple project types, including large-scale theme park attractions, lands, venues, and other immersive environments. Work commonly includes concept and schematic design, projector and LED design and previsualization, detailed design intent documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and technical support through fabrication and installation performed by outside delivery partners. Targeted on-site support may include site surveys, installation verification, field changes, and troubleshooting to support successful system performance and customer handover.
Essential Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Performs projection and performance studies (e.g., Mapping Matter, Vioso or equivalent) to validate feasibility and communicate constraints, assumptions, and trade-offs.
Performs targeted on-site support as needed (site surveys, installation verification, field changes, troubleshooting) and documents outcomes.
To successfully perform this role, each essential responsibility must be fulfilled satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the responsibilities outlined above.
Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Management Responsibility This role has no management or supervisory responsibilities.
Behavioral Competencies
Safety Awareness: A strong commitment to safety while working in variable environments, including workshops, customer facilities, and construction sites.
Qualifications Required
3+ years of experience with a degree (5+ years without a degree) designing and documenting professional video and media systems, preferably for themed entertainment, attractions, or other permanent immersive installations.
Working knowledge of large-format projection, LED display systems, video routing/distribution, processing, and playback/render pipelines common to themed entertainment applications.
Experience developing design intent documentation packages (Single Line Diagrams, Rack Elevations, Cable Schedules, Equipment Lists, etc.)
Understanding of image science fundamentals relevant to design decisions (brightness, contrast, color, optics/throw constraints, blend geometry) and common installation constraints (access, concealment, heat and power).
Preferred
Designing and delivering professional video and media systems, preferably for themed entertainment, attractions, or other permanent immersive installations.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While the role does not require regular lifting or physical exertion, it frequently requires working in a shop or construction environment, and will frequently require the employee to walk, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat, stoop, and kneel.
Work conditions of the role are:
Work conditions may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work within or visit areas where required. This includes safety glasses, reflective vest, ear plugs, safety toed shoes, and other PPE as required by the location.
The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical limitations or disabilities. If there are specific physical needs related to lifting, walking, or any other task, candidates are encouraged to discuss their requirements during the hiring process. The organization will make every effort to accommodate these needs to ensure equal opportunities for all employees. TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.