Lakeshore Talent
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: Bonus: Up to 25% of base salary, based on company performance metrics
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
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
Collaborate with construction, operations, product, marketing, and franchise development teams to ensure alignment on build feasibility, design intent, and brand standards
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
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
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)
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
Comprehensive health coverage
~ Dental and Vision insurance
~10 paid holidays
~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
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: Bonus: Up to 25% of base salary, based on company performance metrics
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
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
Collaborate with construction, operations, product, marketing, and franchise development teams to ensure alignment on build feasibility, design intent, and brand standards
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
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
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)
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
Comprehensive health coverage
~ Dental and Vision insurance
~10 paid holidays
~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