At Storyland, we design architecture that tells our clients’ stories. Our work blends strong architectural fundamentals with narrative thinking to create spaces that are purposeful, engaging, and meaningful.

As a Project Architect, you’ll play a critical role in shaping and delivering that work. You’ll partner closely with the architectural team to lead projects from early design through documentation and construction support — ensuring design intent, technical execution, and project outcomes stay aligned from start to finish.

This role is intended for a highly experienced architectural professional who brings strong judgment, deep technical knowledge, and confidence managing complex projects and clients.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of multiple architectural projects simultaneously, bringing structure and momentum from early design through documentation and construction support
• Take ownership of overall project health — scope, schedule, and budget — keeping a steady pulse on progress, risks, and resourcing
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects, guiding conversations with clarity and confidence
• Prepare and manage project plans, including scope definition, fee estimates, schedules, and delivery strategies
• Coordinate closely with structural, MEP, and civil consultants, ensuring strong integration across disciplines
• Oversee and review architectural drawings and technical documentation with an experienced eye for quality, constructability, and design intent
• Contribute to the development and review of custom architectural details that support unique design solutions
• Support construction phase efforts, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, field questions, and punch lists
• Partner with the Team Lead and architectural team to keep communication clear, decisions documented, and work moving forward
• Craft clear written communications with IQ and EQ as equal parts — emails, letters, and documentation — that keep teams and clients aligned on progress and direction

The Right Person for This Role

You bring meaningful experience working on architectural projects beyond the concept phase and are comfortable supporting and helping lead work through documentation and construction support. You understand how architecture is delivered and what it takes to keep projects coordinated and on track.

You’re organized, collaborative, and thoughtful in how you work. You communicate clearly with EQ, manage details well, and exercise good judgment around when to take initiative and when to ask for input or support.

You are a seasoned architectural professional who has moved well beyond pure production work. You understand how projects are truly delivered — technically, financially, and relationally — and you bring expertise, judgment, and calm to complex situations.

You communicate clearly and thoughtfully, both verbally and in writing, and are comfortable crafting emails, letters, and documentation that guide teams and clients with clarity and professionalism. You know when to take ownership, when to collaborate, and when to escalate thoughtfully.

In addition, the right person for this role brings:

• 10+ years of professional architectural experience
• A professional degree in Architecture from an accredited program
• Architectural licensure required
• Demonstrated success managing multiple architectural projects concurrently
• High-level experience coordinating structural, MEP, and civil consultants
• Proven ability to successfully manage scope, schedule, and budget
• Seasoned experience reviewing and interpreting architectural drawings and technical documentation
• Experience developing custom architectural details to support unique design intent
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
• A collaborative working style grounded in emotional intelligence and respect

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM-based workflows
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Expert-level ability to review, interpret, and guide architectural drawings and technical documentation
• Familiarity with project scheduling and coordination tools

What Success Will Look Like

For day-to-day success, you will…

• Exhibit flexibility, kindness, and a willingness to learn
• Build strong working relationships through follow-through and clear communication
• Deliver architectural projects that are well-coordinated, clearly communicated, and aligned with design intent
• Maintain a clear, accurate view of project health, including scope, schedule, budget, and risks
• Build trust with clients through steady leadership and clear communication
• Coordinate complex consultant teams so work integrates smoothly
• Provide thoughtful architectural oversight without micromanaging production
• Communicate project progress and direction clearly in meetings and in writing
• Anticipate issues early and address them collaboratively and proactively
• Support strong financial discipline across projects, with no surprises

About Us

Storyland Studios is an experience design and production management firm with offices in the US and UK. We imagine, design and create immersive experiences and environments that lift the Spirit.

From our shared background at Walt Disney Imagineering, we learned the art, craft and science of experience design — of telling stories in space. Our team of over 75 veteran Imagineers, strategists, marketers, artists, animators, designers, and developers craft connected stories and create truly immersive experiences.

We’re a fun-loving family that loves what we do and leads with our heart. We serve the themed-entertainment and attraction market through the Storyland Studios brand and Christian-based charitable organizations through PlainJoe.

Cheers!

Storyland Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate people and honor their individual stories. We believe differences broaden our perspective, strengthen our team and enable us to produce a better product. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

What You’ll Do

Shape What Could Be

• Lead landscape architectural design projects across mixed-use developments, theme parks, churches, retail, hospitality, and other immersive environments
• Provide direction and meaningful support to multi-disciplinary teams working on complex, layered projects
• Integrate land use strategy, grading, outdoor space planning, and natural systems into cohesive built environments
• Bring site-specific thinking and contextual sensitivity that enhances story and experience

Document the Design

• Collaborate closely with clients, stakeholders, internal teams, and outside consultants
• Develop innovative, functional, and sustainable landscape architectural concepts at multiple levels of fidelity
• Produce concepts, plans, renderings, specifications, and 3D digital models
• Prepare documentation for each project phase, translating early ideas into buildable solutions

Integrating Quality

• Maintain rigorous quality control standards across all deliverables
• Conduct regular reviews of drawings and documents to identify and resolve coordination issues
• Collaborate seamlessly with designers, planners, architects, engineers, and consultants
• Ensure landscape architecture integrates cohesively with overall project intent

Grow Forward

• Contribute meaningful value from day one
• Embrace a growth mindset and pursue continued professional development
• Support team growth while expanding your own leadership and expertise

What Success Will Look Like

For day-to-day success, you will…

• Exhibit flexibility, kindness, and a willingness to share knowledge
• Thrive in ambiguity and shape early ideas into extraordinary outcomes
• Build strong relationships with project teams and colleagues across the organization
• Produce engaging and accurate conceptual, schematic, and design development documents across project types including:
  • Large and small-scale master planned developments
  • Mixed-use and infill developments
  • Resort and hospitality destinations
  • Theme park and attraction experiences
• Approach diverse project types with equal enthusiasm—from themed installations to healing gardens to faith-based campus environments
• Lead land use ideation and program development throughout each project phase
• Travel domestically and internationally for site visits, client meetings, and workshops
• Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates coordinating existing and proposed site features
• Select vegetation, materials, styles, and colors that reinforce story continuity and design integrity
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and building codes
• Serve as a technical resource to architectural staff, producers, creatives, and project managers
• Maintain work quality within established budgets and schedules
• Protect original design intent from early concept through implementation
• Manage multiple projects concurrently with confidence and sound delegation
• Mentor others and share knowledge across disciplines
• Stay current with evolving trends and technologies in landscape architecture

What You’ll Bring to the Party

Skills and Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience demonstrating leadership of at least two large landscape architectural projects delivered through opening day
• Comprehensive understanding of all project phases and cross-disciplinary integration from contract through delivery
• Experience working on international projects, including emerging markets
• Strong illustrative ability with confidence producing hand sketches, renderings, and visual plans
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Revit, Rhino3D, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD
• Solid grasp of construction methods, technical drawing standards, and document assembly
• Exceptional document management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
• High emotional intelligence and a values-driven, service-oriented mindset
• Receptive to feedback as a pathway to growth
• Comfort working with cause-based and faith-based clientele
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

About Us

Storyland Studios is an experience design and production management firm with offices in the US and Europe. We imagine, design and create immersive experiences and environments that lift the Spirit.

From our shared background at Walt Disney Imagineering, we learned the art, craft and science of experience design—of telling stories in space. Our team of over 100 veteran Imagineers, strategists, marketers, artists, animators, designers, and developers craft connected stories and create truly immersive experiences.

We’re a fun-loving family that loves what we do and leads with our heart. We serve the themed-entertainment and attraction market through the Storyland Studios brand and Christian-based cause organizations through our sister brand, PlainJoe. We care about the life and development of our people and want to come alongside you to support you in your pursuits.

Cheers!

Storyland Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate people and honor their individual stories. We believe differences broaden our perspective, strengthen our team and enable us to produce a better product. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Role

This is a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves opportunity for someone who’s excited to learn, create, and contribute to story-driven design work in a collaborative studio environment.

As a Graphic Design Intern at Storyland, you’ll support our creative team in developing visual assets that help communicate ideas, shape experiences, and bring concepts to life. From presentations and pitch decks to branded materials and environmental graphics, your work will play a real role in how stories are told – both internally and externally.

Our type of work is a little different than traditional graphic design.
We imagine, design, and create immersive environments – theme parks, branded spaces, museums, and community-driven projects like churches. That means design here isn’t just about making things look good, it’s about helping tell a story in space. You’ll be supporting work that connects narrative, place, and human experience in a meaningful way.

You’ll be surrounded by a multidisciplinary team of designers, storytellers, and creatives who are passionate about what they do and invested in helping you grow.

What You’ll Do

• Support the creation of visual assets across a variety of projects – presentations, pitch decks, branding elements, and more
• Assist in formatting and polishing materials to ensure clarity, consistency, and visual impact
• Contribute to mood boards, concept packages, and storytelling visuals
• Help maintain brand standards across internal and client-facing materials
• Jump in where needed – this is a team that collaborates, adapts, and supports one another
• Take feedback in stride and use it as a tool to grow your skills and confidence

Guide and grow (with support)

• Work alongside experienced designers and creatives who will mentor and guide your development
• Learn how ideas move from concept to execution in a real-world, client-driven environment
• Gain exposure to multiple disciplines within design and storytelling

What you’ll bring to the party

• A passion for design, storytelling, and creative problem-solving
• A strong eye for layout, typography, and visual composition
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• A willingness to learn, take initiative, and ask thoughtful questions
• A collaborative, low-ego mindset – you’re excited to contribute and grow as part of a team
• High attention to detail and pride in your work
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• You’re a senior in college, or a recent graduate

Bonus points if you have…

• Experience with presentation design (PowerPoint, Keynote, or similar)
• Familiarity with branding systems or environmental graphics
• Interest in themed entertainment, experiential design, or storytelling in space

What this experience offers you

• Real, hands-on experience working on meaningful projects
• Mentorship from a team that genuinely cares about your growth
• Exposure to the inner workings of a creative studio environment
• The chance to contribute to work that lifts the Spirit

About Us

Storyland Studios is an experience design and production management firm with offices in the US and UK. We imagine, design and create immersive experiences and environments that lift the Spirit.

From our shared background at Walt Disney Imagineering, we learned the art, craft and science of experience design—of telling stories in space. Our team of over 75 veteran Imagineers, strategists, marketers, artists, animators, designers, and developers craft connected stories and create truly immersive experiences.

We’re a fun-loving family that loves what we do and leads with our heart. We serve the themed-entertainment and attraction market through the Storyland Studios brand and Christian-based charitable organizations through PlainJoe.

Cheers!

Storyland Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate people and honor their individual stories. We believe differences broaden our perspective, strengthen our team and enable us to produce a better product. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a Creative Director role focused on leading the development of immersive, story-driven environments from concept through realization. It sits at the intersection of storytelling, design, and execution — shaping big ideas while ensuring they translate into compelling, buildable experiences.

You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams in creating attractions, environments, and experiences that engage people emotionally and spatially — always keeping story, that engage people emotionally and spatially — always keeping story, audience experience, and feasibility aligned.

Projects span entertainment, civic, and hospitality environments — from theme parks and branded destinations to community, cultural, and gathering spaces — each requiring a thoughtful and adaptable creative approach.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead the Creative Vision
• Develop and articulate overarching creative direction for attractions, environments, and experiences
• Translate IP, brand narratives, or original concepts into cohesive physical environments
• Ensure story is embedded across all touchpoints — spatial, visual, and interactive

Drive Concept Through Delivery
• Oversee the full creative lifecycle: concept, schematic design, design development, and implementation
• Partner closely with Architecture, Interiors, Show Set, and Technical teams to ensure ideas are executable
• Maintain creative integrity while navigating budget, schedule, and operational realities

Champion Guest & Audience Experience
• Advocate for the end-user experience at every stage of design and development — whether designing for guests, visitors, communities, or congregations
• Shape emotional arcs, moments of delight, and meaningful connection through spatial storytelling
• Adapt tone and approach based on project type, balancing spectacle with clarity, warmth, and intention

Guide and Inspire Teams
• Lead with respect, emotional intelligence, and kindness — creating an environment where people feel valued, challenged, and supported
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary creative teams, including all designers, writers, and artists
• Provide clear, actionable feedback that elevates the work while maintaining momentum
• Foster a collaborative, low-ego culture that invites co-creation and brings out the best in every discipline

Client & Stakeholder Engagement
• Present creative concepts and design intent to clients, partners, and leadership
• Build trust through clear storytelling, strong rationale, and thoughtful iteration
• Align creative vision with client goals, brand standards, and audience needs

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE PARTY

• 10+ years of experience in experiential design across entertainment, civic, hospitality, or related sectors
• Proven experience leading creative direction on complex, built projects (theme parks, public spaces, hospitality environments, churches, cultural institutions, or similar)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept development through realized work
• Deep understanding of spatial storytelling, guest/visitor experience, and human-centered design
• Ability to balance creative ambition with real-world constraints (budget, schedule, technical feasibility)
• Experience working with IP-driven or branded environments is a strong plus
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project work, client engagement, and key milestones, including on-site collaboration

YOU’RE A GREAT FIT IF YOU…

• Think in story first, but instinctively understand how things get built
• Can zoom out to define the big idea, then zoom in to shape the details
• Bring clarity to complexity and align teams around a shared vision
• Are collaborative by nature, but confident in making creative decisions
• Can flex your approach across different types of experiences — from high-energy entertainment to more reflective, purpose-driven environments

Bonus points if you have…
• Experience designing for a range of environments, including community or church-based projects
• Background in architecture, theater, or experiential design
• International project experience or cross-cultural design sensitivity

OUR KIND OF WORK

• Entertainment destinations (theme parks, attractions, location-based experiences)
• Civic and cultural environments (museums, community spaces, Churches, places of gathering)
• Hospitality and branded environments (resorts, retail, dining, and guest experiences)

ABOUT US

Storyland Studios is an experience design and production management firm with offices in the US and UK. We imagine, design and create immersive experiences and environments that lift the Spirit.

From our shared background at Walt Disney Imagineering, we learned the art, craft and science of experience design—of telling stories in space. Our team of over 75 veteran Imagineers, strategists, marketers, artists, animators, designers, and developers craft connected stories and create truly immersive experiences.

We’re a fun-loving family that loves what we do and leads with our heart. We serve the themed-entertainment and attraction market through the Storyland Studios brand and Christian-based charitable organizations through PlainJoe.

Cheers!

Storyland Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate people and honor their individual stories. We believe differences broaden our perspective, strengthen our team and enable us to produce a better product. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

What You’ll Do

Administer and Guide

As the Architectural Job Captain, you’ll lead design projects, ensuring adherence to building codes and specifications. Under the Project Manager and Architect’s direction, you’ll manage technical designs and documents using software like Revit, Bluebeam, Revu, and AutoCAD — driving projects from concept to construction with a focus on compliance and design integrity. You will take ownership of the development and coordination of construction documents, ensuring alignment across all disciplines. For small to mid-scale projects, you’ll independently lead the production and documentation process, while supporting larger or more complex projects under the guidance of the Project Manager and Architect.

Coordinate and Communicate

In this role, you’ll be the key liaison between project teams, clients, and consultants, discerning project requirements and guiding designs to meet client approval. You’ll collaborate with Architectural Project Managers and other members of the team to help manage the project’s documentation requirements and timeline, streamlining communication while ensuring project milestones are achieved efficiently. You’ll actively coordinate with external consultants (MEP, structural, etc.), reviewing their drawings for conflicts, ensuring alignment with architectural intent, and helping drive timely integration into the overall construction documents for submittal to governing jurisdictions.

Ensure Excellence, Integration, and Compliance

Your dedication to quality will see you verifying documentation accuracy and ensuring project compliance, implementing Project Manager QA/QC reviews. You’ll deliver contract documents and guarantee that architectural designs are perfectly integrated with all project aspects, leading to exemplary finished projects. You’ll incorporate redlines, markups, and consultant feedback into final drawing packages, maintaining a high level of accuracy and consistency. You’ll also help uphold documentation office standards, model organization, and file integrity across the project lifecycle.

What Success Will Look Like

• You are accountable for ensuring smooth project navigation from concept to completion
• Exhibit flexibility, kindness, and a willingness to learn — yep, that’s the top of the list!
• You’re the go-to person who administers our architectural projects and ensures the project follows building codes
• You’ll interact and consult with our clients to discern a project’s specifications and help guide the interpretation and direction of designs
• You’ll prepare and submit drawings and renderings for approval and cross-collaborate with the team to make needed corrections
• You’ll use construction modeling software like AutoCAD, Revit, and others to create schematics
• You’ll demonstrate an ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with the confidence to multi-task and delegate as required
• You’ll visit architectural work sites and take measurements of structures and spaces if necessary
• You take ownership of the full drawing set, ensuring coordination, accuracy, and readiness for each phase of delivery
• You confidently interpret and apply building codes, contributing to well-resolved and compliant design solutions
• You support construction administration efforts, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and assisting with field coordination as needed
• You perform project-specific code analysis, ensuring designs align with applicable building codes and regulatory requirements from early design through construction documentation
• You’ll review drawings for accuracy and ensure construction documents reflect as-built conditions
• You’ll work to ensure the architectural team’s alignment with the studio’s strategic priorities
• You’ll contribute to a positive work culture and uphold our core values

Our Kind of Work

• Entertainment destinations (theme parks, attractions, location-based experiences)
• Civic and cultural environments (museums, community spaces, churches, places of gathering)
• Hospitality and branded environments (resorts, retail, dining, and guest experiences)

The Right Person for This Role

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in architectural design, building codes, and construction documentation
• Consistently demonstrated keen eye for detail, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience directing and supporting junior team members in drawing production, providing clear guidance and maintaining documentation standards
• Strong understanding of constructability and design risk, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve potential issues
• Expert proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, Revu, and AutoCAD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ensuring effective and clear conveyance of ideas and information
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships within the team
• Some experience working with projects involving churches, non-profit, or faith-based organizations
• Ability to work in our main office in Corona, California two days per week (Thursdays and Fridays)
• The ability to see the big picture without missing the small things that make or break a package
• Jedi-level knowledge of CAD-based systems (Autodesk Architecture 2025 preferred), Revit, and Microsoft Windows-based applications
• Proficient knowledge of federal, state, and local building codes and how to navigate regulations
• Exceptional prioritization skills and the ability to carry significant responsibility while working well as part of a team
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you love closing the loop and ensuring project leaders have the information they need to manage client expectations
• An EQ that matches or supersedes your IQ — we hire just as much, if not more, based on values than strictly intellect or ability. If you’re humble, hungry, and servant-hearted — you’ve found your people!
• A view of feedback as a means to growth rather than criticism
• Enthusiasm for the themed entertainment industry and comfort working on cause-based and Christian faith-based projects through our PlainJoe brand
• Fluency in English — equally able to write or present

Bonus Points If You Have…

• 3D modeling experience
• A sense of humor!

About Us

Storyland Studios is an experience design and production management firm with offices in the US and UK. We imagine, design and create immersive experiences and environments that lift the Spirit.

From our shared background at Walt Disney Imagineering, we learned the art, craft and science of experience design — of telling stories in space. Our team of over 75 veteran Imagineers, strategists, marketers, artists, animators, designers, and developers craft connected stories and create truly immersive experiences.

We’re a fun-loving family that loves what we do and leads with our heart. We serve the themed-entertainment and attraction market through the Storyland Studios brand and Christian-based charitable organizations through PlainJoe.

Cheers!

Storyland Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate people and honor their individual stories. We believe differences broaden our perspective, strengthen our team and enable us to produce a better product. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

• Requirement: Either a Senior in college, or recent graduate
• Schedule: Part Time – 20 hours per week
• Duration: (Summer) 3 months; with the potential to extend to 6 months

THE ROLE

We’re looking for an Interior Design Intern to join our team at Storyland Studios.

This role sits right in the middle of where ideas become real –  supporting our design team as we bring environments to life from early concept through documentation and installation.

You’ll work alongside interior designers, architects, and project teams to help translate ideas into thoughtful, buildable spaces. Some days that might mean pulling together material palettes or mood boards – other days it might mean supporting drawing sets, organizing samples, or helping coordinate design details that carry through to construction.

A meaningful portion of our work is with church and purpose-driven clients, alongside our broader work in themed entertainment, cultural, and commercial environments – so we’re looking for someone who’s comfortable being part of both.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the design team across multiple phases (concept → documentation → installation)
• Assist with mood boards, renderings, and material palettes
• Help source finishes, furnishings, lighting, and other interior elements
• Support space planning efforts and coordination with architects
• Assist in producing and updating drawings in Revit (plans, elevations, basic detailing)
• Organize and maintain material libraries, samples, and project files
• Conduct research on materials, products, and design solutions
• Assist with presentations, internal reviews, and client deliverables
• Participate in team meetings, site visits, and installations as needed
• Help keep projects organized and moving—jumping in wherever needed

PROJECTS YOU MAY TOUCH

You’ll get exposure to a range of environments, including:

• Entertainment destinations (theme parks, attractions, and location-based experiences)
• Civic and cultural environments (museums, community spaces, churches, and places of gathering)
• Hospitality and branded environments (resorts, retail, dining, and guest experiences)

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• You stay organized while supporting multiple active projects
• You’re proactive – asking questions and anticipating team needs
• You’re open to feedback and continuously improving
• You balance creativity with attention to detail
• You follow through and help keep things moving

HOW YOU SHOW UP

• Curious, humble, and eager to learn
• Detail-oriented and dependable
• Comfortable supporting both creative and technical work
• Collaborative and communicative
• Open to working across a variety of project types, including faith-based environments

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• You’re at least a Junior in college and currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• You have familiarity with Revit (strongly preferred) and Adobe Creative Suite
• You have a basic understanding of space planning and interior documentation
•  You have a strong design sensibility and spatial awareness
• You’re organized and able to manage multiple tasks
• You have a portfolio that shows your thinking (student work is great)

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Hands-on experience working on real projects from concept through execution
• Exposure to how design translates into construction documentation
• Experience collaborating with architects, consultants, and vendors
• Mentorship from experienced designers and project teams

• A clearer understanding of how projects actually get built – not just designed

Storyland Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate people and honor their individual stories. We believe differences broaden our perspective, strengthen our team and enable us to produce a better product. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.