Roland Miller
Art Director
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Seasoned Field Art Director and Senior Artisan with 18+ years in large-scale themed entertainment, including 10 years at Walt Disney Imagineering. Expert in rockwork paint, blacklight effects, model painting, and immersive finishes for global attractions. Proven leader of international artisan teams, delivering visually stunning environments on multimillion-dollar projects that enhance guest storytelling and exceed creative visions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Artisan
Adena Corporation
Lakeland, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Led art direction and on-site installation for show sets and rockwork paint on large-scale themed projects, ensuring alignment with artistic objectives and realistic timelines.
- Collaborated with project managers and creative directors to develop accurate schedules, driving efficient production and high-quality immersive finishes.
- Directed cross-functional teams to complete guest-impacting elements, contributing to successful client deliveries.
Field Art Director
Walt Disney Imagineering
Glendale, CA And International.
10.2013 - 03.2023
- Directed international teams of 15–40 artisans on high-profile themed paint finishes for multibillion-dollar attractions, completing work in time-sensitive schedules.
- Devised and executed creative concepts for rockwork, blacklight, and specialty paints, enhancing immersive storytelling and nighttime guest experiences.
- Contributed original ideas to design and construction teams, resulting in industry-recognized visual excellence across global parks.
- Managed diverse specialists to deliver on-budget, on-time results.
Field Art Director
The Hettema Group
Seoul, Korea
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Implemented creative vision for Lotte World attraction, leading and mentoring a multinational team of artists to successful completion.
- Oversaw specialty paint execution for interactive ride elements, ensuring seamless design integration.
Skills
- Art Direction & Execution
- Color Design & Theory
- Rockwork Paint & Fabrication
- Blacklight & Bioluminescent Paint
- Model Painting
- Leadership & Team Building
- On-site Installation Direction
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Adobe Photoshop (Creative Suite)
Timeline
Senior Artisan
Adena Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Field Art Director
Walt Disney Imagineering
10.2013 - 03.2023
Field Art Director
The Hettema Group
01.2013 - 07.2013
Selected Projects
- Tokyo Disney Sea, Fantasy Springs – Directed fantastical rockwork and atmospheric show set paint finishes for new themed land.
- Disneyland Anaheim, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge – Led alien landscape rockwork and detailed environmental paints.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom, Pandora: The World of Avatar – Specialized in Rockwork painting techniques
- Adventure Isle, Shanghai Disneyland – Executed natural show set and integrated environmental finishes.
- Lotte World Seoul, – Managed interactive ride paint and dynamic guest engagement elements.