Assistant Director, Creative Strategy
Assistant Director, Creative Strategy
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Job Description
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 whats possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together were creating a Universe of fun always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director Creative Strategy is responsible for leading strategic planning for Universal Creative with the goal of ensuring we are at the forefront of guest wish fulfillment. Partner across UDX to translate business industry consumer operational and cultural insights into creative strategies that inspire and empower the Creative Studio to deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project Briefing: Leads collaboration with Operations Finance and Consumer Insights to develop detailed research-informed design criteria creative briefs and budgets for all Rides Interactive Experiences Entertainment Food and Beverage Products and Merchandise and Emerging Technology within newly developing immersive lands and location-based activations. Lead IP Evaluation for the Studio and remain at the forefront of IP strategy and prioritization.
- Strategic Planning: Leads long-range planning for Universal Creative using parks as a strategic pillar to develop greater brand growth awareness and engagement across Universal Destinations. Leads Master Planning strategy in partnership with the Universal Creative Studio leadership and executive leadership for UO USH USJ UBR and USS including new project planning obsolescence planning and blue sky planning.
- Innovation & Cultural Forecasting: Leads experiential and educational strategies that keep the Universal Creative at the forefront cultural and experiential trends.
- Leadership: Leads best in class culture which promotes innovation collaboration and problem-solving. Inspires and motivates teams by leading with optimism and a solution-oriented approach drives for results. Promotes an inclusive culture of innovation collaboration and problem-solving.
- 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws.
- Supervises an Exempt team
EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in Arts Science or Management disciplines including Theater Design Architecture Industrial Engineering Production Project Management is required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree strongly preferred - MS MA MBA.
EXPERIENCE
10 years of proven leadership experience as a senior level strategist leading strategic planning in a dynamic complex ever changing multi-disciplined highly creative environment within in experience-based entertainment or entertainment franchise management for world-class theme parks studios or related industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
