Vice President of Architecture & Engineering
Lakeshore Talent
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Vice President of Architecture & Engineering
Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a fast-growing national entertainment company to hire a Vice President of Architecture & Engineering. This is a newly created high-impact leadership role responsible for driving the creative and technical execution of immersive guest environments across the company’s parks. Reporting directly to the Chief Development Officer, the Vice President will oversee a team of designers and engineers, managing concept-to-completion for all park and attraction builds.
Location: Remote – candidates must live near a major airport
Travel: Approximately 40% to locations across the U.S.
Salary Range: $180,000–$220,000 base salary
Bonus: Up to 25% of base salary, based on company performance metrics
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Creative Leadership
- Define and evolve the creative vision, design standards, and architectural identity across all park locations and attractions
- Lead innovation efforts in guest experiences through integration of trends, market data, and user research
- Foster a culture of purposeful design, experimentation, and operational excellence
Engineering & Technical Oversight
- Direct structural and mechanical engineering efforts for all attractions and park infrastructure
- Ensure compliance with building codes, permitting requirements, and safety standards across multiple jurisdictions
- Drive value engineering, cost optimization, and innovation in materials and technology
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with construction, operations, product, marketing, and franchise development teams to ensure alignment on build feasibility, design intent, and brand standards
- Support scalable park expansion with cost-effective and innovative design solutions
- Translate creative vision into executable projects that meet business and financial objectives
Team & Vendor Management
- Lead and mentor a team of 4–5 design and engineering professionals
- Build and manage strong relationships with external vendors, agencies, and fabricators to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery
- Establish and implement best-in-class processes for creative development, documentation, and project management
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in architecture, engineering, product design, themed entertainment, or attraction development
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing large, multidisciplinary teams
- Strong portfolio of built environments showcasing innovative, guest-centric design
- Proficient in CAD and Revit
- Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, permitting, and national building codes
- Proven success managing the full lifecycle of design-build projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
Key Skills
- Visionary and strategic leadership with hands-on execution capability
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and project-tracking abilities
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with shifting priorities
- Experience managing geographically distributed teams and multiple large-scale projects
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Dental and Vision insurance
- 3 weeks of PTO starting from day one
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with 2% company match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability
- Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company laptop, monitors, corporate credit card, and $100/month phone allowance
To apply, please submit your resume to Lakeshore Talent. A copy of your portfolio will be requested upon review of your resume. Qualified candidates will be contacted for initial screening and interview scheduling.