Master Planner Senior
Jetzt bewerben Später bewerben Job ID 10128751 Standort Glendale, Kalifornien, USA Veröffentlichungsdatum 22/08/2025 Unternehmen Walt Disney ImagineeringJob-Zusammenfassung:
Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.
Nearly every project at Walt Disney Imagineering includes a first-of-its-kind. Innovation is in our DNA, and Imagineers constantly push the boundaries of technology and invent new goals as well as the solutions to achieve them. As Imagineers, one of our greatest rewards is knowing that the experiences and environments we create inspire others. The diversity of expertise at Imagineering makes us uniquely capable of influencing positive change in our communities and around the world. And knowing that we have helped make a difference is incredibly fulfilling and inspiring for all of us.
WDI Master Planning manages the long-term development framework for sustainable growth of each resort and provides expertise to support new business opportunities. Our team provides data analytics, land planning & urban design, environmental planning, entitlement, infrastructure, and real estate development expertise to enable smart growth and preserve future flexibility for development and expansion of our parks and resorts across the globe. This team is part of the Global Creative Strategy Studio that includes the Menu (capital) and Franchise Planning teams; together we work to inform development decision-making, consistently at each of our resorts around the world.
We are seeking a collaborative Master Planner Senior to support and guide complex and innovative planning efforts across our global portfolio, specifically focused on our Walt Disney World portfolio. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a data-driven, fast-paced, constantly evolving and highly collaborative environment. You will play a key role in shaping the long-term planning vision of our parks, resorts, residential and entertainment destinations, ensuring that every environment we create is not only magical but also operationally sound, sustainable, and data informed.
This position offers a unique opportunity to grow within WDI, contributing to the evolution of immersive environments while mentoring others and influencing strategic planning decisions. As a Master Planner Senior, you will collaborate across disciplines and lines of business—from creative storytelling to regulatory/legal issues to design and engineering—positioning yourself as a thought leader in themed entertainment planning and development.
You will report to the Executive Master Planner.
This is a Full-Time role.
What You Will Do:
Provide subject matter expertise across core master planning areas (e.g., urban design, strategic visioning, data analysis, pre-development).
Contribute to additional areas like government relations, sustainability, environmental and transportation planning.
Lead all phases of moderately complex projects—including procurement, budgeting, and scheduling.
Guide and execute advanced data analysis and visualization to support planning strategies.
Synthesize global, regional, and site-specific data to inform multi-variable decisions.
Use strategic, objective, and data-driven planning methods to inform project direction.
Communicate complex planning information using innovative tools and compelling visuals.
Shape planning direction and site analysis; recommend land use, density, access, and layout improvements.
Represent studio work across internal teams, vendors, consultants/contractors, and external stakeholders.
Clearly present planning concepts and generate reports on complex project issues.
Contribute to master planning and real estate strategy development.
Report project status, risks, and opportunities to Studio leadership and partners.
Maintain planning databases and tools in collaboration with global team members.
Manage consultant contracts with Studio oversight.
Mentor junior staff and interns.
Required Qualifications & Skills
5+ years of relevant planning experience.
Strategic thinker with ability to navigate complex technical and legal issues.
Skilled at turning planning strategy into actionable guidance.
Agile in fast-paced, evolving project environments; collaborates effectively across diverse teams.
Strong visual communicator, via hand sketching, modeling, or digital design.
Working knowledge of GIS; basic ArcGIS proficiency.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite (especially Illustrator and Photoshop).
Strong written and verbal communication.
Familiarity with project delivery methods and varying project scales.
Organized, with ability to manage workstreams and foster collaborative team environments.
Foundational knowledge of real estate and development.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Knowledge and experience in World-Class Planning, Design & Development projects
Experience with or education in sustainability and/or climate resiliency
Experience working with public sector/municipalities in any areas such as land use planning, environmental planning, utilities planning, or transportation planning
Knowledge of themed entertainment and Disney brand
Membership, and active participation, in one or more professional organizations such as AICP, ASLA, ULI, AIA, APA, SARA, NCARB, LEED
Education
Professional degree in Urban Design, Urban and Regional Planning, Real Estate, Landscape Architecture or Architecture
Advanced graduate degree in a related specialized field
Additional Information:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $103,500 to $138,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Über Walt Disney Imagineering:
Gegründet 1952 als WED Enterprises, um den weltweit ersten Themenpark zu entwerfen und zu bauen – Disneyland – ist Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) der Ort, an dem Phantasie und Kreativität mit modernster Technologie kombiniert werden, um unvergessliche Erfahrungen zu schaffen. WDI ist die kreative Kraft, die sich alle Disney-Themenparks, Resorts, Attraktionen und Kreuzfahrtschiffe weltweit ausdenkt, entwirft und baut. Die einzigartige Stärke von Imagineering liegt in seinem vielfältigen globalen Team von kreativen und technischen Fachleuten, die auf Disneys Tradition des Geschichtenerzählens aufbauen und neue Formen der Unterhaltung entwickeln. Die Imagineers, die diese einzigartige Mischung aus Kunst und Wissenschaft praktizieren, arbeiten in mehr als 100 Disziplinen, um eine Idee von der Konzeptphase des „blauen Himmels“ bis zum Eröffnungstag zu verwirklichen.
Über The Walt Disney Company:
Die Walt Disney Company ist zusammen mit ihren Tochtergesellschaften und verbundenen Unternehmen ein führendes, diversifiziertes internationales Familienunterhaltungs- und Medienunternehmen mit folgenden Geschäftsbereichen: Disney Entertainment, ESPN sowie Disney Experiences. Von seinen bescheidenen Anfängen als Zeichentrickfilmstudio in den 1920er Jahren bis zu seiner aktuellen Vorreiterrolle in der Unterhaltungsindustrie trägt Disney stolz sein Erbe weiter und bietet Geschichten und Erlebnisse von Weltklasse, die alle Familienmitglieder bezaubern. Disneys Geschichten, Figuren und Abenteuer erreichen Verbraucher und Gäste aus allen Teilen der Welt. Gemeinsam schaffen unsere Mitarbeiter und Darsteller aus Niederlassungen in über 40 Ländern der Welt Unterhaltungserlebnisse, die sowohl auf globaler Ebene als auch im heimischen Umfeld begeistern.
Diese Position ist bei Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., das Teil eines Geschäftssegments ist, das wir Walt Disney Imagineering nennen.
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