Nate Mitchell

About Nate Mitchell

Im Nate, and I love what I do. I am a seasoned themed entertainment designer with over 18 years of experience spanning theme park attractions, museum exhibits, seasonal events, and interactive experiences. With a strong foundation in construction and engineering, I combine a pragmatic approach to design with my *innately* creative vision, crafting dynamic and engaging experiences for guests of all ages. Well-versed in technical integration, I excel in communicating across a broad range of disciplines, including audio/visual, special effects, lighting, and show control. This expertise allows me to seamlessly collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring clarity and precision throughout every stage of a project. From concept development to final close-out, my attention to detail and deep understanding of both creative and technical elements make me an invaluable asset to any project—one that demands innovative solutions and flawless execution.My professional goal is to never stop dreaming, creating, and sharing those creations with the world.and then hope that by doing so I have inspired someone else.I\'m always down for making new professional connections who share similar interests and goals.Please get in touch with me if I can be an asset to your company or project, or if you just want to talk about good design, theme parks, or even football, then that sounds great to Providing creative direction when you may not have all the answersAssembling teams of talented artists and designers to execute winning solutionsDeveloping concepts of your basic ideas into a final visionProject ManagementArt DirectionDesign DetailingFabrication/InstallationSome of my project experience includes:Attractions:The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Universal OrlandoCobra\'s Curse - Busch Gardens TampaKraken - SeaWorld OrlandoVarious Escape Game attractions - Gatlin\'s Escape Games (TN)Seasonal & Live events:Halloween Horror Nights - Universal OrlandoHowl-o-Scream - Busch Gardens/SeaWorldFright Fest - Various Six FlagsScarowinds - Carowinds ParkChristmastown - Busch GardensHoliday in the Park - Six FlagsMany other independent haunts & holiday experiences

Experience

1. Show Set Designer

   Universal Orlando Resort

   Feb 2014 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Scenic designer for a variety of Entertainment projects within the Universal Orlando Resort with emphasis on Halloween Horror Nights

Education

• Clemson University

  Civil Engineering, Engineering

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Photoshop
• Painting
• Entertainment
• Exhibit Design
• Concept Development
• Cad
• Construction
• Sculpture
• Sketching
• Industrial Design
• Creative Direction
• Art Direction
• Product Design
• Drawing
• Photography
• Powerpoint
• Budgets
• Microsoft Word
• Graphic Design
• Rendering
• Illustrator
• Illustration
• Character Animation
• Art
• Concept Design
• Microsoft Office
• Construction Drawings
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Model Making
• Storyboarding
• Project Management
• Adobe Illustrator