Associate Producer - UK Project

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. The Associate Producer is responsible for assisting the Producer in the development and management of all assigned project-related aesthetic, show and guest-experience elements. In concert with creative and design staff, the Associate Producer helps to define and ensures compliance with Creative goals and intent, informing and advising Producer and Creative Director of project status and issues. Acts as the creative liaison on assigned projects, helping to supervise staff and subcontractors and implements strategies insuring the successful completion of all tasks and/or assignments through all aspects of design and production. Responsible for the receipt, analysis and coordination of staff and subcontractor submissions related to design, fabrication, and installation of attractions. Oversees select staff and/or subcontractors with duties including the management of schedules and budgets, assurance of contractual compliance, and assurance of product quality as it relates to creative and technical functions. Organizes and assists in establishing effective project management practices. Assists the Executive Producer, Creative Director, and Art Director to produce and manage the show design team.

Requirements

4+ Years’ project experience as either project coordinator, assistant to producer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in theatrical arts, theme park-associated design or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises receipt/inventory and evaluation of project resources/materials, including design and technical documentation, contract documents and deliverables, and correspondence, as required to ensure that the project team is apprised of real-time cost/schedule and quality implications related to any detected anomalies.
Aids in the coordination of the creative and technical design process to ensure that design intent, budget and schedule goals for the project are met.
Provides direction to project team to ensure the completion of specific critical path action items.
Helps to develop and maintain project schedule and work plans to ensure that items noted with completion dates are receiving the attention required by team members.
Directly manages select design subcontractors, as required. Typical duties include: Resource database management, Resource sourcing and contracting, Bidding, negotiating cost, schedule, and scope changes against base agreements, Ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions, Performing oversight of vendor onsite and offsite activities, Evaluating and anticipating vendor needs and working to proactively address any potential project issues and assisting project management with evaluation of technical performance and adherence to the contract requirements, which includes all aspects of the project.
Assists the project team with bidding and awarding of the show/ride vendors for projects. This includes but is not limited to developing a bidders list and preparing an RFP. The RFP includes instructions for the bid, bid response forms, Construction Agreement, General Conditions, Scope of Work, Drawings, Wage and Equipment Rates, Schedule of unit prices, Payment and performance bonds, General Requirements, Safety and health requirements, Specifications, Questions and Answer and Addendums.
Interfaces with all internal disciplines and park operations to promote communication and workflow.
Schedules creative sessions as needed and facilitates design and production work of various creative vendors.
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.