Assistant Director, Creative Direction

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

12+ years designing experience-based entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries
9+ years art direction or production design and field experience based on Universal Creative standards
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Theater, Art, Film or Architecture is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assumes leadership role, providing support and guidance to Creative Direction team on all UC projects from ideation to design delivery. Responsible for leading creative team to produce concept, storylines, scripts, communication and presentation materials.
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.
Leads 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.).
Senior professional contributor to the development of appropriate project presentations intended for both internal and external audiences to communicate project concept, content and status. At times called upon to present concepts to management and others.
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.
Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.