Photos: Increase in Chinese theme parks pays off for Southland developers

Gary Goddard in his North Hollywood office with posters of projects he’s worked abroad. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Feb. 3, 2015 5 AM PT

Amusement parks and resorts overseas are generating jobs for designers and artists in the U.S.

Part of the Gary Goddard Entertainment team, Michael Hood, left, and Bob Baranick work on a model of an amusement park. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

Michael Hood, left, holds a tiny building, part of an amusement park model by Gary Goddard Entertainment. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)