Nick Collins Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Florida Area

As a member of the Art & Design team, I’m responsible for art direction, production of scenic designs, and presentation artwork for entertainment-based projects and marquee special events (such as Halloween Horror Nights) throughout Universal Orlando Resort.

Orlando, Florida Area

Scenic Designer for multiple haunted attractions and scare zones at Universal Orlando's annual "Halloween Horror Nights" event.

Award-winning freelance consultant for themed entertainment experiences. Experience in concept design, creative development, art direction, show scenic design, attraction brainstorming, technical direction, project management, and production coordination. Clients include: Six Flags, Paramount Parks, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Herschend Family Entertainment/Stone Mountain Park, haunted attractions, event/entertainment production firms, and professional theaters.

Orlando, Florida Area

Assistant Art Director / Attraction Designer for NickelodeonLand at Parque de Atracciones Madrid / Madrid, SpainWork done at Nickelodeon Experience Design- Orlando, FLServed as Assistant Art Director and part of Attraction Design team for land narratives/storylines, concept art, show set design, scenic/ride integration, and area development.The highly-themed family area includes 10 rides, character meet and greet, numerous character sculpts, a retail venue, an indoor/outdoor restaurant, and a water-play area.

Orlando, Florida Area

Responsible for highly detailed “visual storytelling” through the design, procurement, modification and installation of static props and set dressings for shows, rides, attractions, retail, restaurants, and area development. Coordinated with multi-disciplinary project teams and vendors to maintain consistent Show Quality Standards within all Florida-based Disney Parks & Resorts, and Disney Cruise Lines.

Orlando, Florida Area

Entertainment Scenic Designer for various projects.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

Core Creative Team, Art Director, Scenic Art Supervisor for "Scarowinds' Halloween Haunt."Concept design, creative development, and project management of multiple haunted attractions, scare zones, and overall event décor. Provided unique art and design solutions for attraction layouts, props and scenery, graphics, facades, identity signage, scare concepts, makeup, and specialty character development. Led multi-disciplinary teams of maintenance, construction, and scenic artists in field installation. Created safe, unique, immersive attractions and environments while adhering to stringent park, state, and national guidelines for fire, life safety, and ADA. Contributed to marketing and publicity concepts.Adjudicated actor auditions.

Decade of experience in the development, operation, and management of themed entertainment for one of the nation's oldest and most popular Six Flags Theme Parks. Served as: Supervisor, Show Set Designer, Project Manager, Fabricator, Lead Stunt Show Pyrotechnician, Stage Manager, Crew Chief, Supervisor of Technical Services, Master Electrician, and Stagehand. Created and managed crew work schedules, employee discipline documentation, and timesheet entry. Determined and delegated tasks for work crews, ensuring the safe and clean upkeep of park show systems and venues. Acted as a positive role model by sharing a contagious "guest first" attitude.

Served as Resident Technical Director for one of Atlanta's top professional theaters. Responsible for the resourceful, timely, and safe technical production of all shows and special events. Supervised work and scheduling of Assistant TD and team of other collaborative artists such as prop and puppet artisans, scenic designers, and painters. Successfully adhered to budgets while maintaining the artistic integrity of each production.

Collaborated with artistic director and fellow design team members to provide scenic design and technical direction of all production scenery for one of Virginia's oldest professional theaters. Trained and managed novice intern work crew in construction and paint techniques, load-ins, and strikes. Managed budgets, coordinated intern schedules, arranged procurement of materials, and oversaw the safe storage and handling of tools and related supplies. Developed and maintained extensive vendor network.

Performed 5+ theme park shows daily as a comedic gunfighter in the "Wild West Comedy Gunfight Show," “ShenaniGuns Wild West Show,” and "Goofy for Gold." Cast was also accountable for overall production integrity and safety through the upkeep of all firearms, supplies, sound equipment, costumes, and over 15 mechanical and pneumatic special effects.