Universal Creative · 7 hours ago
Assistant Director, Executive Producer – UK Project
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
12+ years expUniversal Creative is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford, UK, and is seeking an Assistant Director, Executive Producer. This role is responsible for the development and management of project portfolios related to aesthetic, show, and guest-experience elements, ensuring compliance with creative goals and objectives while supervising staff and overseeing project completion.
Entertainment
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Manages, interprets, communicates and presents Project concept and design intent development to a variety of audiences throughout the Project process
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
Develops, manages and reports status on design and production budgets schedules
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree: Theatrical Arts, Theme Park Associated Design or related field 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
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
Travel is required depending upon Project needs
Role requires a high degree of collaboration and teamwork with Internal and External Partners
Requires highly effective communication skills
Requires a positive 'can-do' attitude
Must be a problem solver
Should be able to thrive under pressure in a challenging work environment
Directly supervises efforts of staff and sub-contractors assembled to support specific project-related tasks
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
Preferred
15+ Years: experience in theme park design and design management preferred
Company
Universal Creative
At Universal Creative, we design, develop, and deliver the most compelling themed entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences around the globe.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gene Dobrzyn
Senior Vice President, Chief Project Management Officer
Erica Landis
Assistant Director, Human Resources Business Partner
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