Senior Director, Creative Direction

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 Senior DirectorCreative Direction leadsthecreative vision andstrategicdirectionfora portfolio of world-class experiencesacross Universal Destinationsand role isresponsiblefor guiding projects fromideation to initial concept throughopeningday ensuring everyexperience delivers exceptional storytellinginnovationand guestengagement.

TheSenior Directoroversees all aspects of creativedevelopment includingconceptcreation narrative designcreativequalityand the overall with intellectual propertyownerscross-functional teams andexecutiveleadershipthis roleshapes thecreativestoryalignsproject goals anddrives the successful executionof thecreativevision.

Asaleaderwithin UniversalCreatives Creative StudiotheSenior Directormanages theCreative Directiondiscipline across assignedprojectsproviding mentorshipinspirationandstrategic guidancewhile ensuringthehighest standards of creative excellencethroughout Universal Destinationsand Experienceportfolios.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee support and guide Creative Directors on assigned projects from ideation feasibility concept schematic design development and delivery. Develops overall design process and strategy with studio leadership peers. Directs efforts to conceive develop and define all creative aspects of assigned project that affect guest experience. Responsible for driving the creative design through all phases of the project. Often includes leading and encouraging early efforts to creatively explore multiple options in order to arrive at best project direction.
• Acts as the vision-keeper on all assigned projects. Communicates inspires and maintains project intent among all team-members. Drives the story for the project and its development as necessary to maintain the creative intent and deliver the intended guest experience.
• Partners with Show Producer to execute the intended creative Direction. Leads and creatively directs the Project design teams. Serves as mentor for design staff. Directs other Creative Directors and Art Directors.
• Develops and produces internal and external presentation and communication materials. Includes design development production of materials physical and digital media video creation of key visuals etc. Interprets and applies various information into design documentation and deliverables as it relates to market research business practices executive design presentations etc.
• Acts as project liaison as needed with internal and external partners licensors and intellectual property owners. Interface with senior management clients partners and other Universal division stakeholders. Oversees and coordinates presentations and approvals with IP holders.
• 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.

EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in Theater Art Film Architecture or a related field is required; Masters degree strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

15 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.

Your talent skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.