Steven Gross
Sr. Production Designer at Imagine Exhibitions, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Katya Kean
I took Steve's SketchUp class at GeniusDV before I took over for him when he got hired by Universal, and actually learned a few super helpful tips. He definitely knows his SketchUp. Steve is relaxed and easy-going, and very pleasant to be around. I recommend both his SketchUp skills and his character.
Bryan Ebenhoch
Steven has been a valuable professional in the studio. His focused attention in performing project tasks have been critical in meeting the needs of our projects. As a supporting studio team member, his personality and skills have always been a welcome relief in the process of handling complex design conditions and meeting deadlines in our collaborative production of 3D concept designs and design intent documents. I look forward to the opportunities to continue working with Steven.
Katya Kean
I took Steve's SketchUp class at GeniusDV before I took over for him when he got hired by Universal, and actually learned a few super helpful tips. He definitely knows his SketchUp. Steve is relaxed and easy-going, and very pleasant to be around. I recommend both his SketchUp skills and his character.
Bryan Ebenhoch
Steven has been a valuable professional in the studio. His focused attention in performing project tasks have been critical in meeting the needs of our projects. As a supporting studio team member, his personality and skills have always been a welcome relief in the process of handling complex design conditions and meeting deadlines in our collaborative production of 3D concept designs and design intent documents. I look forward to the opportunities to continue working with Steven.
Katya Kean
I took Steve's SketchUp class at GeniusDV before I took over for him when he got hired by Universal, and actually learned a few super helpful tips. He definitely knows his SketchUp. Steve is relaxed and easy-going, and very pleasant to be around. I recommend both his SketchUp skills and his character.
Bryan Ebenhoch
Steven has been a valuable professional in the studio. His focused attention in performing project tasks have been critical in meeting the needs of our projects. As a supporting studio team member, his personality and skills have always been a welcome relief in the process of handling complex design conditions and meeting deadlines in our collaborative production of 3D concept designs and design intent documents. I look forward to the opportunities to continue working with Steven.
Katya Kean
I took Steve's SketchUp class at GeniusDV before I took over for him when he got hired by Universal, and actually learned a few super helpful tips. He definitely knows his SketchUp. Steve is relaxed and easy-going, and very pleasant to be around. I recommend both his SketchUp skills and his character.
Bryan Ebenhoch
Steven has been a valuable professional in the studio. His focused attention in performing project tasks have been critical in meeting the needs of our projects. As a supporting studio team member, his personality and skills have always been a welcome relief in the process of handling complex design conditions and meeting deadlines in our collaborative production of 3D concept designs and design intent documents. I look forward to the opportunities to continue working with Steven.
Credentials
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3ds Max 2016 New Features
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Up and Running with Acrobat Reader DC
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Rendering with Revit Architecture 2012
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SketchUp Rendering Using V-Ray
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Sculptris Essential Training
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Sculptris Essential Training
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Experience
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Imagine Exhibitions, Inc.
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Production Designer
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Apr 2023 - Present
Creative Vision - Developes engaging visual concepts that support exhibits' educational and emotional goals. Has a talent for bringing stories to life through immersive design. Technical Expertise - Possesses extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, lighting, audio visual integration, interactives, and emerging technologies. Can implement complex exhibit elements. Collaboration - Works closely with diverse teams including curators, vendors, stakeholders and consultants to… Show more Creative Vision - Developes engaging visual concepts that support exhibits' educational and emotional goals. Has a talent for bringing stories to life through immersive design. Technical Expertise - Possesses extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, lighting, audio visual integration, interactives, and emerging technologies. Can implement complex exhibit elements. Collaboration - Works closely with diverse teams including curators, vendors, stakeholders and consultants to turn visions into reality on budget and schedule. Project Management - Oversees all aspects from schematic design through installation. Creates scopes, schedules, budgets. Leads production seamlessly from concept to opening day. Communication - Presents creative ideas clearly. Generates renderings, models, documentation to illustrate design intent. Explains technical specifications to vendors. Problem Solving - Thinks creatively to troubleshoot challenges that arise during fabrication and installation. Remixes design elements as needed. Artistic Skills - Experience generating detailed drawings, sketches, digital renderings, scale models, and other visuals to share creative concepts with teams. Client Focus - Actively listens to understand clients' goals. Ensures the final exhibit reflects stakeholder vision, brand identity, content goals and guest experience priorities. Construction Knowledge - Understands architectural systems, building codes, accessibility requirements, and exhibit construction methods needed to support seamless execution. Innovation - Continually seeks out new materials, technologies, digital tools and trends to push exhibit design forward. Future-focused. Show less Creative Vision - Developes engaging visual concepts that support exhibits' educational and emotional goals. Has a talent for bringing stories to life through immersive design. Technical Expertise - Possesses extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, lighting, audio visual integration, interactives, and emerging technologies. Can implement complex exhibit elements. Collaboration - Works closely with diverse teams including curators, vendors, stakeholders and consultants to… Show more Creative Vision - Developes engaging visual concepts that support exhibits' educational and emotional goals. Has a talent for bringing stories to life through immersive design. Technical Expertise - Possesses extensive knowledge of fabrication techniques, materials, lighting, audio visual integration, interactives, and emerging technologies. Can implement complex exhibit elements. Collaboration - Works closely with diverse teams including curators, vendors, stakeholders and consultants to turn visions into reality on budget and schedule. Project Management - Oversees all aspects from schematic design through installation. Creates scopes, schedules, budgets. Leads production seamlessly from concept to opening day. Communication - Presents creative ideas clearly. Generates renderings, models, documentation to illustrate design intent. Explains technical specifications to vendors. Problem Solving - Thinks creatively to troubleshoot challenges that arise during fabrication and installation. Remixes design elements as needed. Artistic Skills - Experience generating detailed drawings, sketches, digital renderings, scale models, and other visuals to share creative concepts with teams. Client Focus - Actively listens to understand clients' goals. Ensures the final exhibit reflects stakeholder vision, brand identity, content goals and guest experience priorities. Construction Knowledge - Understands architectural systems, building codes, accessibility requirements, and exhibit construction methods needed to support seamless execution. Innovation - Continually seeks out new materials, technologies, digital tools and trends to push exhibit design forward. Future-focused. Show less
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Mecca Productions
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Designer
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Sep 2022 - Apr 2023
Engineering Expertise - Strong understanding of structural systems, materials, mechanics and safety factors for theme park rides and attractions. Handles complex technical design. Software Proficiency - Highly adept with 3D modeling programs, simulation software, BIM tools. Can generate detailed technical drawings and documentation for vendors. Project Management - Oversees all aspects from conception through installation and testing. Creates realistic scopes, schedules… Show more Engineering Expertise - Strong understanding of structural systems, materials, mechanics and safety factors for theme park rides and attractions. Handles complex technical design. Software Proficiency - Highly adept with 3D modeling programs, simulation software, BIM tools. Can generate detailed technical drawings and documentation for vendors. Project Management - Oversees all aspects from conception through installation and testing. Creates realistic scopes, schedules, budgets. Problem Solving - Analyzes challenges that arise during fabrication or construction and determines solutions. Resourceful and solution-oriented. Collaboration - Works closely with creative teams, stakeholders, consultants and contractors to successfully execute visions within limitations. Communication - Explains technical design specifications clearly to vendors and construction crews. Answers questions. Research - Continuously studies industry safety standards, building codes, accessibility guidelines, and factors into designs. Innovation - Passionate about pushing the envelope in ride systems, materials, theming. Incorporates new technologies. Quality Focus - Ensures safety and quality are built into every aspect from design through installation and operation. Operational Knowledge - Considers maintainability, throughput, capacity, and guest experience in designs. Ride up-time focused. Problem Prevention - Anticipates challenges in design phase and incorporates solutions proactively to avoid issues arising in build phase. Show less Engineering Expertise - Strong understanding of structural systems, materials, mechanics and safety factors for theme park rides and attractions. Handles complex technical design. Software Proficiency - Highly adept with 3D modeling programs, simulation software, BIM tools. Can generate detailed technical drawings and documentation for vendors. Project Management - Oversees all aspects from conception through installation and testing. Creates realistic scopes, schedules… Show more Engineering Expertise - Strong understanding of structural systems, materials, mechanics and safety factors for theme park rides and attractions. Handles complex technical design. Software Proficiency - Highly adept with 3D modeling programs, simulation software, BIM tools. Can generate detailed technical drawings and documentation for vendors. Project Management - Oversees all aspects from conception through installation and testing. Creates realistic scopes, schedules, budgets. Problem Solving - Analyzes challenges that arise during fabrication or construction and determines solutions. Resourceful and solution-oriented. Collaboration - Works closely with creative teams, stakeholders, consultants and contractors to successfully execute visions within limitations. Communication - Explains technical design specifications clearly to vendors and construction crews. Answers questions. Research - Continuously studies industry safety standards, building codes, accessibility guidelines, and factors into designs. Innovation - Passionate about pushing the envelope in ride systems, materials, theming. Incorporates new technologies. Quality Focus - Ensures safety and quality are built into every aspect from design through installation and operation. Operational Knowledge - Considers maintainability, throughput, capacity, and guest experience in designs. Ride up-time focused. Problem Prevention - Anticipates challenges in design phase and incorporates solutions proactively to avoid issues arising in build phase. Show less
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Universal Creative
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Attraction Designer
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Nov 2007 - Apr 2020
Designed and produced immersive theme park rides, shows, and interactive guest experiences from conceptualization through installation. Led creative development of attractions from concept, initial narrative, through schematic track layouts and fully realized CAD models. Delivered storyboards, renderings, documentation. Oversaw attraction construction, providing supplementary drawings and oversight to ensure flawless execution per design intent. Conducted onsite reviews. Utilized… Show more Designed and produced immersive theme park rides, shows, and interactive guest experiences from conceptualization through installation. Led creative development of attractions from concept, initial narrative, through schematic track layouts and fully realized CAD models. Delivered storyboards, renderings, documentation. Oversaw attraction construction, providing supplementary drawings and oversight to ensure flawless execution per design intent. Conducted onsite reviews. Utilized computer aided design (CAD), 3D modeling, virtual reality, and visualization tools to produce detailed construction drawings and specifications. Researched and integrated innovative technologies like projection mapping, animatronics, and interactive gaming into attraction concepts to enhance immersion and storytelling. Maintained safety and guest experience as top priorities throughout the design process to create thrilling, comfortable, and memorable guest experiences. Show less Designed and produced immersive theme park rides, shows, and interactive guest experiences from conceptualization through installation. Led creative development of attractions from concept, initial narrative, through schematic track layouts and fully realized CAD models. Delivered storyboards, renderings, documentation. Oversaw attraction construction, providing supplementary drawings and oversight to ensure flawless execution per design intent. Conducted onsite reviews. Utilized… Show more Designed and produced immersive theme park rides, shows, and interactive guest experiences from conceptualization through installation. Led creative development of attractions from concept, initial narrative, through schematic track layouts and fully realized CAD models. Delivered storyboards, renderings, documentation. Oversaw attraction construction, providing supplementary drawings and oversight to ensure flawless execution per design intent. Conducted onsite reviews. Utilized computer aided design (CAD), 3D modeling, virtual reality, and visualization tools to produce detailed construction drawings and specifications. Researched and integrated innovative technologies like projection mapping, animatronics, and interactive gaming into attraction concepts to enhance immersion and storytelling. Maintained safety and guest experience as top priorities throughout the design process to create thrilling, comfortable, and memorable guest experiences. Show less
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Google
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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SketchUp Master Instuctor
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Nov 2009 - Dec 2019
Working with both Google and Trimble I developed and taught comprehensive SketchUp training courses for students of all levels in classroom and online settings for both Google and Trimble. Created unique course curriculums tailored to industry-specific uses of SketchUp including architecture, construction, landscape design, attraction design and theater Provide 1-on-1 coaching to help struggling students master critical SketchUp skills. Offer constructive feedback and… Show more Working with both Google and Trimble I developed and taught comprehensive SketchUp training courses for students of all levels in classroom and online settings for both Google and Trimble. Created unique course curriculums tailored to industry-specific uses of SketchUp including architecture, construction, landscape design, attraction design and theater Provide 1-on-1 coaching to help struggling students master critical SketchUp skills. Offer constructive feedback and guidance. Maintain expert knowledge of latest SketchUp versions and features. Continuously update course materials and training aids accordingly. Lead interactive demonstrations at trade events, colleges, and companies to promote SketchUp learning opportunities and expertise. Developed customized on-site workshops and training programs for corporate clients such as construction firms, archictural firms and theme park design firms. Show less Working with both Google and Trimble I developed and taught comprehensive SketchUp training courses for students of all levels in classroom and online settings for both Google and Trimble. Created unique course curriculums tailored to industry-specific uses of SketchUp including architecture, construction, landscape design, attraction design and theater Provide 1-on-1 coaching to help struggling students master critical SketchUp skills. Offer constructive feedback and… Show more Working with both Google and Trimble I developed and taught comprehensive SketchUp training courses for students of all levels in classroom and online settings for both Google and Trimble. Created unique course curriculums tailored to industry-specific uses of SketchUp including architecture, construction, landscape design, attraction design and theater Provide 1-on-1 coaching to help struggling students master critical SketchUp skills. Offer constructive feedback and guidance. Maintain expert knowledge of latest SketchUp versions and features. Continuously update course materials and training aids accordingly. Lead interactive demonstrations at trade events, colleges, and companies to promote SketchUp learning opportunities and expertise. Developed customized on-site workshops and training programs for corporate clients such as construction firms, archictural firms and theme park design firms. Show less
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Nickelodeon
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Designer
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
Provided 3D concept development for Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America and created a detailed 3D SketchUp model and animations for ride timing for Dora World Voyage at Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool, England. Provided 3D concept development for Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America and created a detailed 3D SketchUp model and animations for ride timing for Dora World Voyage at Nickelodeon Land in Blackpool, England.
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The Evans Group
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United States
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Sporting Goods Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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2005 - 2007
Revit Designer. Designed single family housing, multi-family housing and commercial projects from concept to construction documents using Revit as primary design tool. Creating rendering, animations and construction documents. Revit Designer. Designed single family housing, multi-family housing and commercial projects from concept to construction documents using Revit as primary design tool. Creating rendering, animations and construction documents.
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MyDesign
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Norway
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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1999 - 2002
Developed architectural and scenic projects from conception to working drawings for clients such as Sony, Coca Cola, Warner Brothers and Dollywood Developed architectural and scenic projects from conception to working drawings for clients such as Sony, Coca Cola, Warner Brothers and Dollywood
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Design Director
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Aug 1997 - Jun 1999
Established a productive and efficient design department while overseeing project design, fabrication and on site installation of assorted scenic projects, including various projects for Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure. Established a productive and efficient design department while overseeing project design, fabrication and on site installation of assorted scenic projects, including various projects for Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure.
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Scenic Productions
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United Kingdom
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Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Jul 1995 - Aug 1997
Designed theme park attractions and museum exhibits from concept to working drawings and provided on site coordination to facilitate smooth transition from design to reality. Designed theme park attractions and museum exhibits from concept to working drawings and provided on site coordination to facilitate smooth transition from design to reality.
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Education
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1984 - 1989
University of Texas at San Antonio
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1980 - 1982
University of Southwest Louisiana
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University of Florida
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University of Florida
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