Show Programmer

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Show ProgrammerFull-timeBusiness Segment: Universal CreativeCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYFor Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), the Show Programmer is responsible for the ideation, development, coordination, and final technical and creative execution of programmable ride and show elements through all project phases.Responsible for the development of programmable show elements, ride systems, motion bases and figures within Universal attractions. The Show Programmer is also responsible for learning the design processes, programming techniques and production methods for developing and installing figure animation, animated props, show action equipment, motion bases, ride systems and other programmable show elements for Universal attractions. The Show Programmer works in close collaboration with the Figure Animation team, Creative Design team, Engineering and Safety, Media team, including third party vendors. The Show Programmer works within a 3D digital pipeline throughout all stages of development to assist in the coordination of animated figures, motion bases and other show elements with the ride system to maintain the illusion of life and to ensure the technical execution of the final deliverable meets or exceeds the original creative intent.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES                       As directed by the Production Designer, Art Director, or Creative Director, conceives, designs, develops, models, and animates show elements that are integrated with the ride system/media and/or other attraction elements. Works with closely with Engineering & Safety to leverage emerging technologies in figure animation, media delivery, ride systems, show action equipment, control strategies and special effects to enhance guest experiences and deliver on the visceral and visual creative intent.Responsible for pre-production, production, and post-production efforts of the 3rd party ride/figure animation/animated props/show action equipment/special effects vendor(s) to ensure media design and show production efforts meet the physical (mechanical) parameters of performance and overall creative intent. Partners with show technical and engineering departments to ensure performance is in alignment with the creative requirements of the show.Responsible for the 3D simulation process and the use of simulation data in driving important business decisions, including but not limited to design intent, performance expectations and guest...