Tips for a career as a theme park designer
At Themedattraction.com we believe that anyone can find a rewarding job given a the proper amount of effort and a little luck.
As leading attraction guru Bob Rogers of BRC Imagination Arts once said, “The best way to be in the right place at the right time is by being in a lot of places at the same time.” To that end, we have provided some good job resources for you to be in a lot of good places at once.
Useful Commentaries
Earning My Ears – How I got my first job with the Disney Company; Nate Naversen
Read our article: Thirteen Steps to a Career in Theme Park Design
Professional Organizations
Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)
Themed Entertainment Association Job Board
International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) – A source of amusement facility operations & management jobs.
Job Help & Resources
Show Biz Jobs.com – Geared mostly towards jobs in Hollywood and Los Angeles.
Recommended Schools of Higher Learning
California Institute for the Arts (CalArts)
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
Ringling School of Art and Design
Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center