Art Director â UK Project
Art Director â UK Project
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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 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.
This role is associated with the proposed Universal destination in Bedford UK. Successful candidates will spend time at the Universal Creative Headquarters in Orlando and at the site in Bedford.
JOB SUMMARY: The Art Director is responsible to establish and direct the overall visual appearance of all elements of an assigned project. The A.D. will ensure the projects story and creative intent is conveyed visually to successfully create the desired guest experience. The A.D. will direct all visual elements and artistic style of the project. The A.D. will create develop and direct art and design to establish and unify the creative vision. The Art Director is responsible to translate desired moods messages concepts and ideas into imagery. The A.D. is responsible for solidifying the vision resolving conflicting and inconsistent design. Collaborates with the Creative Director Show Producer and project team to develop and direct creative design intent to meet project creative business technical and operational objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops visual design direction and defines design elements of the assigned project that affect the guest experience. This may be accomplished with many different methods including but not limited to; creating sketches illustrations models composite imagery and image research documentation. Supervise others to develop those design ideas.
- Oversees and directs design fabrication and installation of all on-stage project elements to ensure the creative intent is achieved as envisioned by the Creative Director. Project elements such as architecture scenic art scenery props animation show action special fx and lighting.
- Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the desired vision. Directs art related vendors and any scenic scope that requires art direction.
- In collaboration with the Creative Director act as design vision-keeper for the project maintaining a cohesive design in all elements associated with the project through all phases of design and development.
- Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences to communicate project concept content and status.
- Works with the Show Producer to identify and procure talent and resources necessary complete the project.
- Acts as project liaison with internal and external partners licensors and intellectual property developers as needed.
- 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.
- Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Responsible for directing teams of creative project personnel such as writers artists directors scenic designers programmers graphic designers etc.
- Influences decisions of significant nature requiring high degree of tact.
EDUCATION:
- Technical school is preferred. Associates degree (AA) in Theater Art Film or Architecture is required. Bachelors degree in Theater Art Film or Architecture is required. Masters degree in Theater Art Film or Architecture is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in 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.
Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
