Creative Director – Expat to Osaka

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

23h

About The Position

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Destinations & Experiences 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 Based on the needs of assigned project, 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 IP holder, and directing project deliverables, process and resources to establish and define the project’s creative intent. Collaborates with the Art Director, Show Producer, and project team to develop and direct creative and design intent to meet project creative, business, technical, and operational objectives.

Requirements

9+ 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.

Responsibilities

Leads and directs effort to conceive, develop and define all creative aspects of assigned project that affect guest experience.
Oversees and directs the execution of all applicable project elements to ensure guest experience intent and overall quality.
Acts as “vision-keeper” for the project team.
Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members.
Drives the story for the project and evolves as necessary to maintain the creative intent and deliver the intended experience.
Collaborates with Show Producer to maintain the desired creative intent.
Responsible for driving the creative design through all phases of the project.
Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences to advocate and communicate project concept, content, and status.
Works with the Show Producer to identify and procure talent and resources necessary to complete the project.
Acts as project liaison as needed with internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property owners.
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.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Supervises exempt and non-exempt team.