Senior Director, Creative Direction - Creative Studio

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY: Provide leadership and vision for the creative direction of all assigned UC projects. Oversee all aspects and phases of design from ideation through implementation. Responsible for the creation and/or development and execution of creative content, direction, quality and overall guest experience for assigned project(s). Responsibilities include establishing the creative “story”, collaboration with the intellectual property owner(s), and directing project deliverables, process, and resources to establish and define the project’s creative intent. Manages the Creative Direction discipline in the development of all assigned projects under the direction of the SVP, Creative Studio, globally. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. 
• Develops and produces internal and external presentation and communication materials. Includes design development, production of materials, physical and digital media, video, creation of key visuals, etc. Interprets and applies various information into design documentation and deliverables as it relates to market research, business practices, executive design presentations, etc. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Oversee, support and guide Creative Directors on assigned projects from ideation, feasibility, concept, schematic, design development and delivery. Develops overall design process and strategy with studio leadership peers. Directs efforts to conceive, develop and define all creative aspects of assigned project that affect guest experience. Responsible for driving the creative design through all phases of the project. Often includes leading and encouraging early efforts to creatively explore multiple options in order to arrive at best project direction.
• Partners with Show Producer to execute the intended creative Direction. Leads and creatively directs the Project design teams.  Serves as mentor for design staff. Directs other Creative Directors and Art Directors.
• "Acts as the “vision-keeper” on all assigned projects. Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members. Drives the story for the project and its development as necessary to maintain the creative intent and deliver the intended guest experience.  
• Acts as project liaison as needed with internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property owners. Interface with senior management, clients, partners and other Universal division stakeholders. Oversees and coordinates presentations and approvals with IP holders.

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, Architecture or a related field is required; Master’s degree strongly preferred

EXPERIENCE: 15+ years art direction or production design and field experience based on Universal Creative standards; Designing experience-based entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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