Job Description & Requirements
This role is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford, UK. Successful candidates will spend time at the Universal Creative Headquarters in Orlando, and at the site in Bedford.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the development and management of all assigned project portfolio related aesthetic, show, guest-experience elements, and master planning. The Assistant Director, Executive Producer works in partnership with the Park Portfolio Team, the Creative Studio to define and ensure compliance with Creative goals and Portfolio objectives; and informs and advises Senior Management on Portfolio / Project status and Issues. Acts as the Creative Lead on assigned projects, supervising any assigned staff and workloads and determines strategies ensuring the successful completion
This role is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford, UK. Successful candidates will spend time at the Universal Creative Headquarters in Orlando, and at the site in Bedford.
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for the development and management of all assigned project portfolio related aesthetic, show, guest-experience elements, and master planning. The Assistant Director, Executive Producer works in partnership with the Park Portfolio Team, the Creative Studio to define and ensure compliance with Creative goals and Portfolio objectives; and informs and advises Senior Management on Portfolio / Project status and Issues. Acts as the Creative Lead on assigned projects, supervising any assigned staff and workloads and determines strategies ensuring the successful completion of all tasks and/or assignments through all aspects of design and production from original concept through final installation. The Assistant Director, Executive Producer shall be responsible for ensuring conformance with any and all 3rd party Intellectual Properties from a creative standpoint.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Assistant Director, Executive Producer is the Responsible Individual to ensure that the Portfolio / Project Creative direction is established and articulated in all guest areas. As part of the Portfolio / Project leadership team, the Executive Show Producer is responsible to partner with the team to develop, review and manage master plans, scopes, contract documents, cost estimates, schedules, strategies and work plans to align with achieving the Portfolio or Project’s business objectives and creative intent.
2. Assures guest-experience and creative design intent is properly designed, developed, articulated and documented. Manages and interfaces with appropriate internal and external resources through every phase of design, production and installation to ensure Creative Intent Documentation (artwork, models, design packages, treatments etc.) is properly developed and that Attraction Scopes, Close-out Documentation and Quality Standards consistently align with the Project’s creative intent.
3. Develops and manages work plans, estimates, schedules and tasks for all creative design and art direction activities in support of the overall Project goals and strategies. Ensure appropriate level and number of design, art direction and specialist resources are assigned as needed throughout the project.
4. Develops and manages strategic sourcing and staffing plans to support show development and production efforts. Makes employment decisions, including hiring, terminating and promotional recommendations. Evaluates subordinate personnel on creative, technical, leadership and interpersonal skills. Negotiates and procures outside resources as necessary. Ensures that staffing and resources are contracted and approved to deliver project deliverables in accordance with and approved project budgets and schedules.
5. Manages, interprets, communicates and presents Project concept and design intent development to a variety of audiences throughout the Project process.
6. Ensures conformance with, and acquires creative approvals from, 3rd Party Licensors as required, to provide design direction that is in conformance with any and all 3rd Party brand standards.
7. Develops, manages and reports status on design and production budgets schedules.
8. Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10. Directly supervises efforts of staff and sub-contractors assembled to support specific project-related tasks. Number and types of staff will vary dependent upon the Project. All staff and sub-contractors are assigned under the Creative Studio or the Project Creative Design Team.
11. A qualified candidate would have the following skills and abilities: strong design, production and management portfolio. Knowledge of design management, work planning, budgeting, scheduling, bid package preparation and variety of vendors. Knowledge of theme park technologies including ride, A/V, robotics, engineering, and various show systems. Knowledge of theme park related architectural, project management, organizational, and production/construction practices. Demonstrates ability to lead creative and technical teams on multiple complex attraction projects. Instill a spirit of teamwork and promote staff development. Makes independent choices free from immediate supervision. Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines.
12. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
13. Travel is required depending upon Project needs.
14. Role requires a high degree of collaboration and teamwork with Internal and External Partners.
15. Requires highly effective communication skills.
16. Requires a positive “can-do” attitude.
17. Must be a problem solver.
18. Should be able to thrive under pressure in a challenging work environment.
SCOPE
Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact, diplomacy, and maturity.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree: Theatrical Arts, Theme Park Associated Design or related field required.
EXPERIENCE
15+ Years: experience in theme park design and design management preferred. Required 12 – 15 Years: experience in theatrical, theme park or other media related design/production field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as a Sr. Show Producer for several (minimum 3) theme park attraction projects from Design through Installation is required.
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
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