Lego Model Designer

What you'll bring to the team:
We have an exciting opportunity for a LEGO Model Designer to join the team and create innovative designs for our LEGOLAND parks

**KEY OBJECTIVES**
- Create LEGO model designs for the LEGOLAND Parks and Discovery Centers.
- Design in accordance to the Merlin guidelines, LEGO & LEGOLAND IP, brand guidelines, and Design Briefs.
- Design output is to consist of LEGO Design drawings and written document of LEGO models so that they can be installed & maintained easily by customer or install team.
- Be creative & innovative while producing designs that are cost effective and enhance the guest experience.
- Design LEGO models on time, on budget, and to Merlin quality & safety standards.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Ensures model designs are consistent with the LEGO brand and are safe for guest interaction.
- Complete understanding and population of model brief, supporting documentation and budgets to aid all departments.
- Design 2D and 3D LEGO models using prototype 3D modelling & LEGO specific software.
- Work with Technical Department to ensure integration of the special effects within the LEGO model.
- Ensures all LEGO models are designed to be safely installed with mínimal cost.
- Provide ongoing support to our regional attractions.
- Delivering new and refreshing LEGO scenes and stories whilst following the agreed brief and layout design vision.
- Liaises with the LEGO brick stock team to ensure levels of stock are in line with design of LEGO model.
- Works as part of a global team across different cultures utilising various communication platforms and skills.

**BUDGET RESPONSIBILITES**
- Design to budget using the Merlin ‘Capital Efficiency’ initiative - design various types of LEGO models ensuring they do not exceed the budget.
- Considers new and creative design and production methods to increase product quality and cost efficiency.
- Complete and submit project tracking reports on a weekly basis.
- Provide support in the costing process is needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

- At least 18 years of age.
- Experience with 2D & 3D modelling or design.
- Knowledge of production process and/or architectural understandings is a bonus.
- Preferred knowledge of LEGO bricks and LEGO legal building techniques.
- Analytical thinking skills and attention to detail with innovative thinking process that is flexible and open to change.
- Cultural awareness and knowledge for the APAC and Western regions

**PERSONAL QUALITIES**
- Imaginative & creative with a collaborative spirit that is solutions oriented.
- Detail oriented with a positive outlook and a strong work ethic that is open to constructive critiquing.
- Organized with excellent time management skills and demonstrates accountability
- and of course, a LOVE FOR LEGO
- An independent thinker that requires minimum supervision and is able to adapt to dynamic working.
- Our designers are World Class Leaders in their field - we are looking the best

**Benefits**:
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects - ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here).