
Résumé
To contact me, please send an email to dbuchwalder@gmail.com.
EXPERIENCE
Concept & Show Set Designer
Freelance
Oct 2020 - Present
Pasadena, CA
• Developed feature show elements from initial concepts
• Integrated show set designs with existing facilities
• Supported concept artists with 3D modeling
Show Set Designer
American Scenic Design, Inc.
March 2018 - Feb 2019, July 2019 - Nov 2021
Pasadena, CA
• Developed CAD show set packages
• Modeled 3D assets for animations and show set designs
• Created ride and show moments for feature attractions
Facility Design Manager
The Hettema Group
Feb 2019 - July 2019
Pasadena, CA
• Developed CAD show set package
• Maintained creative intent while incorporating architectural facility models
• Integrated highly-themed retail fixture cladding and finishes for individual spaces
Show Set Designer
Rethink Leisure & Entertainment
March 2015 - March 2018
Burbank, CA
• Designed and managed large 3D digital project models
• Created a complete set of standards for SketchUp modeling and management
• Documented designs as technical drawings
• Generated concepts for small projects such as collectibles and toys
University Relations Chair (Volunteer)
Themed Entertainment Association - NextGen Committee
March 2015 - Present
• Led team of volunteers to support university outreach
• Managed network of 40+ student organizations worldwide
• Created resources and programming for student participants
• Maintained databases of membership and archives of materials
SKILLS
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, other basic office and internet programs
• Experience in hand-drafting, basic drawing, 3ds Max, Lumion, Unreal, Revit, Rhino, InDesign, Illustrator, and physical modeling
• Strong technical skills, focus in structural engineering
• Excellent skill in written and verbal communication
• Broad interest in creative design and problem-solving
• Intermediate proficiency in Spanish
EDUCATION
Savannah College of Art and Design
Master of Fine Arts in Themed Entertainment Design
• Graduated December 2014
University of Hawaii
Post-graduate studies in the school of Architecture
• Attended Jan-Dec 2012
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, minor in Art History
• Graduated May 2011
• Attended a semester at UD's sister school, Chaminade University of Honolulu, with a cultural exchange program in the spring of 2008
ACTIVITIES
• Themed Entertainment Association
• Boney Island Skeleton Crew
• drum and bugle corps
• costuming
• environmentalism
References available upon request