Executive Producer - Experience Development + Delivery

Herschend Corporate Career•Orlando, FL

17d

About The Position

The Executive Producer – Experience Development + Delivery is the senior execution leader for Herschend Creative Studios, responsible for leading the development, production, and delivery of new guest experiences across all Herschend properties. Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, this role transforms creative vision into operationally successful, financially disciplined, and brand-enhancing experiences while overseeing enterprise-wide capital projects, creative delivery teams, and portfolio execution. The position also plays a key leadership role in building and scaling the Creative Studio organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Design, Theatrical Production, or a related field required.
Master's degree preferred.
20+ years leading large-scale themed entertainment, attractions, hospitality, or destination development programs.
10+ years leading high-performing creative or production organizations.
Demonstrated success managing multi-property portfolios, delivering large capital development programs, and building scalable creative delivery teams.
Executive leadership in creative project delivery
Large-scale portfolio and capital program management
Guest experience and themed entertainment development
Strategic planning and financial stewardship
Project governance, scheduling, and risk management
Vendor procurement, contract negotiation, and partner management
Organizational design and team development
Cross-functional collaboration and executive stakeholder management
Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and influencing skills
High emotional intelligence with sound executive judgment
Ability to balance creative excellence with operational feasibility and financial discipline

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead production and delivery of creative capital projects across all Herschend operating regions and properties.
Establish and oversee project delivery processes, governance standards, procurement, and creative quality.
Partner with executive leadership to manage portfolio priorities, staffing, production capacity, and delivery risk.
Serve as the executive escalation point for project, budget, schedule, and production challenges.
Oversee development and execution of themed lands, attractions, rides, festivals, retail, dining, resorts, media, and interactive experiences.
Direct project planning, scope development, cost estimating, budgeting, cash flow management, and executive reporting.
Lead delivery from feasibility through opening, including design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operational readiness.
Manage vendor selection, contracting, negotiations, and production performance.
Develop and oversee project budgets, cash flow, cost tracking, and capital governance.
Lead executive portfolio reviews and ensure projects remain financially disciplined while protecting creative intent.
Serve as the primary executive representative for major capital projects during execution.
Build strong partnerships with property presidents, general managers, operations leaders, PSC executives, and external partners.
Guide executive decision-making regarding project scope, budgeting, phasing, and value engineering.
Ensure newly acquired properties are integrated into Herschend's creative development and delivery processes.
Build, hire, develop, and lead Creative Studio delivery teams.
Design scalable organizational structures that support multiple project types and enterprise growth.
Represent Herschend at industry conferences, vendor facilities, trade shows, and benchmarking opportunities to maintain innovation and industry leadership.