Music Video Casting Calls and Auditions

BASIC PURPOSE: Understanding premium and luxury brand, domestic and international demographics on global itineraries for 7 day, Extended Journeys, Grand Voyages and 180 day World Cruises. Providing a variety of high caliber Guest Entertainer (GE) talent for OCI & RSSC guests with the goal to exceed guests’ expectations while striving for high guest satisfaction scores. Realizing due to a high repeat guest percentage, the need for a large pool of diverse talent. Providing administrative support and managerial direction with agents, entertainers and onboard Ship’s Management for the onboard entertainment program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audition, hire and schedule GEs representing diverse and variety entertainment of a high caliber to include: comedy, instrumentalists, classical, contemporary, vocalists, multi-person acts and all genres of performers for OCI and RSSC. Ensure GEs personal demeanor meets high brand standards in order to interact with guests when not performing as socializing is a large part of the GEs onboard responsibility.
• Creative programming and scheduling of GEs by building GE grid and changing GEs every 7-12 days based on global itineraries.
• Negotiate appropriate GE salaries.
• Plan and prepare an annual GE operations budget of more than $5 million for OCI and RSSC based on yearly itineraries. Monitor monthly spending. Investigate and resolve discrepancies. Actively seek cost savings, efficiencies and opportunities related to budgetary spending.
• Process, code and approve all GE payroll invoices, including all travel expenses and reimbursements.
• Working with current and adding new talent agencies as resources for sourcing new and up-and-coming talent.
• Review Voyage Reports and GE evaluations. Maintain database with guest satisfaction scores and Cruise Director comments on guest reaction. Respond promptly to any and all concerns, as well as, positive feedback with onboard entertainment team and agents. Open communication with agents regarding exemplary and constructive suggestions for GEs.
• Train, assist and mentor Specialist regarding all entertainment related operations.
• Working with OCI and RSSC Onboard Revenue to secure annual GE stateroom blocks.
• Working with OCI and RSSC Onboard Revenue and other non-Entertainment Departments to request GE stateroom availability and cabin blocks for special sailings and last minute challenges.
• Working with OCI and RSSC Special Services and answering all guest inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise and work with various OCI and RSSC Departments for Reunion Cruises, ship charters, travel agency group requests, international group requests, sourcing and providing specialized entertainment programs as requested.
• Review for approval all requests for Folkloric and In-Port Performances. Ensure performance fees are within range.
• Maintain global Folkloric Grid, while continuing to research and add new, quality Folkloric and In-Port performances for booking.
• Sail on random site inspections to ensure effective programming, quality of performance and all entertainment related operational requirements are met during the actual performance.
• Attend entertainment showcases, conferences, individual performances in the US and globally, in order to identify new talent and entertainment.
• Maintain open communication with Ship’s Management on all GE related matters.
• Maintain communication with Sr. Manager, Variety Entertainment and Director, Entertainment Operations on all GE related matters.
• Assist sister company, NCL with any GEs related requests when needed.
• Support OCI & RSSC Enrichment, Music Programs and Cruise Programs areas when needed.
• Perform other job related functions as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION: College degree preferred or minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in the entertainment industry.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 years of experience in the cruise industry or similar capacity in resorts.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Must have experience in identifying quality talent for premium and luxury markets. Ability to seek out new talent. Ability to communicate expectations with agents and GEs and maintain professional rapport without compromising high brand standards. Ability to think creatively. Ability to work in a fast-pace, deadline driven environment. Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to effectively present information using professional public speaking skills and respond to Executives, Senior Management, groups, employees, clients and guests. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. Computer literate and skilled to build grids, PPT, BOX and other related tools to improve efficiencies. Must be organized, efficient and conduct business with integrity. Must be a team player.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

Job Summary:

The Art Director helps carry out the Creative Director’s creative vision and furthers the University’s brand by sharing design expertise in support of institutional strategic priorities. This role is responsible for creating compelling visuals that speak directly to key audiences while translating strategy into clear, effective and on-brand design approaches in both digital and print mediums.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Meets with academic and administrative partners to understand challenges, objectives and strategies for each project, then creates and presents design concepts that meet those needs and engage target audience(s).

2. Manages creative production of videos, from developing storyboards to directing location/studio shoots, to guiding final edits for various media, including broadcast, web, social media, etc.

3. Develops designs for a range of projects in the digital and print space, including but not limited to:

a. Display ad suites (static and animated)

b. Digital signage and environmental graphics

c. Mass emails

d. Short videos and video graphic packages

e. Social and web assets, platform-specific content, icons and user interface animations

f. Web page design

g. Presentations

h. Direct mail, advertisements, publications, collateral and other print projects

4. Utilizes project management software to keep the team informed and assignments on track

5. Self-reviews materials for quality control

6. Stays abreast of current design trends, tools and media

7. Upholds visual identity standards by demonstrating best practices and guiding and assisting members of the university community and outside vendors

8. Identifies and manages production partners (including photographers, videographers, printers, illustrators, editors, etc.) as needed, to obtain estimates, define parameters, review proofs, resolve problems and ensure high-quality deliverables

9. Reviews materials created within or outside of the design department for brand consistency and provides guidance as needed

10. Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ in environment working with clients, printers, paper reps, writers, proofers and photographers.

OR

• 5 years of relevant design experience in the marketing, advertising or interactive industry.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Online portfolio with relevant examples of digital, video, print work

• 5-10 years of design experience in the marketing, advertising or interactive industry. Agency experience a plus.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent visual and conceptual skills to solve problems with original, engaging solutions

• Ability to ideate multimedia campaigns for a range of audiences and bring those idea to reality

• Understanding of video production

• Well versed in Adobe Creative Suite and other industry standard production tools

• Solid understanding of typography, layout, visual hierarchy and color

• Ability to produce designs that explore a range of styles or adhere to a predefined look, as needed

• Strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility, user experience and associated best practices

• Ability to optimize artwork for various digital and print media, ensuring final product looks its best while meeting specs

• Extensive understanding of print design and production

• Ability to select quality photography that successfully tells TCU’s story, illustrates big ideas and supports the institution’s DEI efforts

• Resourceful, self-starter with the ability to prioritize work

• Adaptability to changing circumstances and requirements

• Positive attitude with willingness to collaborate productively

• Willingness to seek, understand and incorporate feedback on design work from management and stakeholders

• Ability to adhere to brand guidelines while still pushing creative boundaries

• Comfortable owning projects from initiation to completion, including finalizing production-ready files to spec for various media

• Ability to create organized files and make revisions with a high attention to detail

• Flexibility to effectively apply creativity and design skill toward new opportunities as they present themselves

• Passion to keep learning

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.

• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.

• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.

• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.

• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.

• This role is an on campus, in-person position.

• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.

• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

TCU Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report Notice of Availability

• Texas Christian University is committed to assisting all members of the campus community in providing for their own safety and security. TCU’s Annual Security Report and Fire Safety Report is published in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act. This report includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by the University, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The statements of policy contained within this report address institutional policies, procedures, and programs concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, emergency notifications and timely warning of crimes, sexual and interpersonal violence, and personal safety at TCU. Additionally, this report outlines fire safety systems, policies and procedures for on-campus housing facilities, as well as residence hall fire statistics.

Texas Christian University

The Senior Art Director assists and ensures content creation for the print, digital and social space.  This position will serve as a visual lead, team ideator and subject matter expert internally and externally for all creative assets produced for marketing-driven projects, campaigns and/or ongoing programs.  This role will have experience using a combination of talent and skill to shape high-quality assets (amazing ideas, expertly crafted from a visual tone, topic/theme, search, accuracy and clarity perspective).  This role is accountable to the Associate Creative Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create (and review others in creating) audience-centric assets, inclusive of articles, graphics, infographics, video scripts, social media content, etc.) for all channels – print, digital (mobile first) and social
• Art direction and execution of illustrations, photo shoots and video shoots, both externally and in-house productions
• Create original content to adhere to client’s brand; understand and enforce the brand guidelines for assigned work
• Active participation in brainstorming and ideation
• Facilitate both internal and client-facing presentations
• Manage and mentor Art Directors and Designers to ensure that their work on brand and on strategy
• Manage and direct freelancers
• Inform hour estimates to the Associate Creative Director
• Collaborate and share ideas and best practices with peers across the organization
• Creation and ownership of the creative slides in PowerPoint as a part of larger presentation decks
• Strong collaboration with editorial team members
• Consistent engagement with the workflow tool

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

BFA in Graphic Design or related degree

Experience:

5-7 years in a design related field; agency experience preferred

Skills:

• Demonstrate leadership skills; Experience in a management role
• Experience directing photo and video shoots
• An understanding and advocate of the print production process and the video/photo shoot process, including the three bid process and necessary steps for outside vendors
• Active participation in brainstorming and ideation
• Ability to present ‘the strategic why’ behind the creative and articulate the solve
• Solid grasp of web design principles and an understanding of front-end web technologies
• Knowledge of the digital, social, video shoot and print production process
• Ability to self-manage time and meet expected deadlines, completing work on time and within the hours allocated
• Proficient in: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the CMS systems and workflow tool
• Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with minimal supervision

The salary for this position will range from $55,000.00 – $72,000.00, depending on experience, education, geographical location, and other factors.

Employees are offered a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and more. For more information regarding Pace’s benefits please look at our Benefits page: https://www.paceco.com/culture/benefits/

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Pace we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace, so if you’re enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we urge you to apply regardless. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have available.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Pace

Star Entertainment is looking for an experienced Live Entertainment Director/ Producer (m/w/d) to join our dynamic, growing team in the development and production of our film music concerts.

About Star Entertainment:

Star Entertainment is an international production company, operating since 1999 in the fields of film, live entertainment, culture and philanthropy. In the area of film, Star started with minor investments in “Shaft” and “Mission Impossible II” and has produced films with the likes of Richard Curtis and Oscar-wining talent. Václav Havel honored “Letter to Anna” about the murdered Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaja.

Among the most reknown cultural projects were contributions to Bob Geldof’s “Live 8”, the creation of “The Wall Museum” in Berlin and installations with Ai Weiwei. Concerts range from operas and musicals to film orchestra perfromances on themes such as Harry Potter, The Lord of The Rings and Hans Zimmer. Star has hosted the likes of Sting, Liza Minelli, Bryan Adams, Anna Netrebko, Lang Lang, Bono, Roger Waters and Arcade Fire. In the field of philanthropy Star Entertainment has produced the annual Cinema for Peace Gala since 2002, created “Sports for Peace” with Muhammad Ali and Nelson Mandela as well as “Help Haiti Home” for Sean Penn, enabling charitable organizations to raise in total more than 50 Mio USD.

Your tasks:

– Creative development

– Supervision/ Management on tour

– Development and production of concerts from directories to artist acquisition.

Your requirements:

– Highly functioning in a fast paced environment

– Talent for communication

– Willing to go on tour/ work evenings and weekends

– Excellent English language skills, good German skills are a plus

– Solution-oriented mentality: your world of thought is not shaped by problems, but by the desire for solutions and improvements

– Good knowledge of the works by Eisenstein, Verdi, Hans Zimmer and JK Rowling. Familiar with the films and music behind our concerts including Star Trek and The Wall

Star Entertainment GmbH

About Vanquish Fitness

Vanquish Fitness is one of the fastest growing Fitness clothing communities in the world. At Vanquish we strive for continuous progression in the quality and style of garments and actively encourage the Vanquish community to strive for the same continuous progression in what they are passionate about.

About the Role

We are looking for a Creative Producer to join the team to take responsibility for managing the production processes and take full control of the annual shoot budget. We are looking for someone with previous experience as a Producer and ideally an existing range of contacts within the creative freelance world as well as a black book of agents, models, locations and media agencies. We need someone with slick time management and communication skills, that isn’t afraid to think outside the box and contribute creatively to the Vanquish brand identity.

You will need to have excellent organisation, communication and time management skills. The ideal candidate will bring ideas to the table for shoot concepts and campaigns that align with and elevate the Vanquish brand. You will have a thorough understanding of the full production process, including pre and post production, and the confidence to manage shoots on set. You will have experience negotiating rates and managing department budgets. You will need to be willing to hit the ground running, being present at our North London office approx. 3 times per week alongside the wider team. You should be confident enough to get involved with the team, push back where needed and always be in control of finances and deadlines, as well as meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

● Concept ideas for all Vanquish shoots including campaign, video, location, studio, ecommerce and content days

● Present ideas to Founders & Head of Brand for sign off and make amendments as required

● Pre-production management for all shoots including booking models, locations, equipment, photo/videographers, freelancers and sourcing relevant permits/ insurance documents required

● Booking travel/ accommodation as required ahead of shoots

● Preparing and transporting all samples, props and equipment required for shoots

● Carry out location visits and risk assessments prior to shoots

● Negotiate rates with agents, freelancers and agencies to ensure shoot remains within budget and take full responsibility for annual shoot budget

● Put together creative decks, call sheets, outfit lists and any additional creative input required

● Work with Influencer Marketing department where athletes & Influencers are required for a shoot such as content days

● Liaise with on set team prior to shoot to ensure everyone is briefed and understands what is expected of them

● Planning of alternatives as a backup to plan A

● Management of shoot process on set, ensuring timings are met, all deliverable requirements are met and have meticulous attention to detail

● Post-production management, ensuring all assets are selected, retouched and uploaded in a timely manner ahead of product launches

Essential Skills

● Comfortable managing multiple production projects at once from concept creation through to delivery

● Financial management is a crucial part of this role. You must have experience in providing and executing comprehensive budget management systems

● Proven track record of producing national and/or global productions across a range of budgets and timelines with an understanding of production values

● Experience working with a high-impact team, bringing the positive confidence to contribute to concepts and productions with your knowledge of the brand and industry

● Ability to develop ideas across a variety of formats backed up with an understanding of what works on different digital platforms

● Strong understanding of restrictions and limitations that can occur throughout the production process and proactivity seeking solutions

● Proven project management/ production experience in video and photo shoots

● Previous experience working within a creative environment, preferably for a fashion or sportswear brand

Desired Skills

● Quick thinker

● Problem solver

● Pre- existing contacts with freelance creatives, talent managers and modeling agencies

● Experience using Asana, Slack, Google Drive, MS Office

● Adobe Suite experience would be a bonus

Vanquish Fitness

Develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video, and interactive media with minimal supervision 

Job Responsibilities:

• Work together with copywriters, art directors and account team to provide creative, strategically sound solutions for client, in-house and new business needs 
• Own jobs, beginning to end
• Write and reference promotional material without supervision
• Constantly look for new, compelling presentation 
• Supervise and direct art directors and junior art directors 
• Clearly communicate information and direction to other art directors as well as suppliers, freelancers, and editorial staff. 
• Participate in client meetings and presentations 
• Attend market research 
• Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines 

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of agency experience 
• Interactive/digital experience 
• BA or BS degree  
• Proven creative ability 
• Proficiency in Macintosh hardware, Microsoft software, Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $153,000 – $257,500.This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

Develop and execute concept and layout for print, broadcast, video, and interactive media with minimal supervision 

Job Responsibilities:

• Work together with copywriters, art directors and account team to provide creative, strategically sound solutions for client, in-house and new business needs 
• Own jobs, beginning to end
• Write and reference promotional material without supervision
• Constantly look for new, compelling presentation 
• Supervise and direct art directors and junior art directors 
• Clearly communicate information and direction to other art directors as well as suppliers, freelancers, and editorial staff. 
• Participate in client meetings and presentations 
• Attend market research 
• Work closely with the copy, editorial and project management departments to ensure that projects are completed according to deadlines 

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of agency experience 
• Interactive/digital experience 
• BA or BS degree  
• Proven creative ability 
• Proficiency in Macintosh hardware, Microsoft software, Quark, Illustrator and Photoshop

Additional Information

Compensation Range:$153,000 – $257,500.This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

      Covalent Logic is looking for an experienced, full-time Creative Director. This position will be responsible for the management and development of the Covalent Logic creative team, their talents and their individual deliverables. The leadership position will oversee both in-house and virtually-based designers, whose projects span across design, copywriting and video elements with an emphasis on B2B. The ideal candidate will collaborate with all departments to ensure cohesive and timely production, as well as brand consistency.

Covalent Logic’s mission is to empower good people with creative capital. We are a team that prides itself on being solution-oriented, socially responsible and creative. Our history as a team is a testament to this and we employ people with the same drive and ideals.

Covalent Logic was forged as a Baton Rouge-based agency in the throes of crisis communications management, following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Now, over 18 years later, Covalent Logic offices have expanded to include locations in Austin, New Orleans and Houston — leaning into the future of the virtual workplace, with about 25% of Covalent employees providing their services across the U.S.

We envision our new Creative Director to be an integral part of our company, a person who considers storytelling to be essential, collaboration a necessity and that meticulous attention to detail is the key to award-winning projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Creative Director oversees the creative team, ensuring the highest level of design and production appropriate to each project, for Covalent Logic clients. Additionally, the Creative Director leads by example, maintaining a robust schedule of hands-on design projects. Graphic design duties include creative project collaboration — concept, strategy, copy — as well as internal, promotional projects. They will work with the Interactive Director, Account Managers, and Project Managers to make sure the client’s needs are understood, clearly defined and being met by the creative team. Responsibilities include providing clear feedback and guidance to designers in a timely manner and giving technical direction as needed.

As part of their daily tasks, the Creative Director will research creative and production trends and communicate this information, as appropriate, to the creative team, management group or company––wide.  As creative lead, the Creative Director will participate in planned and spontaneous brainstorming /creative problem– solving sessions, research and concept generation. 

Duties

The Creative Director reports directly to the Vice President. Other duties include:

●     Inspiring creativity throughout all design work

●     Working with the Interactive Director to identify opportunities for creative excellence/exploration for Covalent Logic and its clients

●     Supervising and working with other team members to ensure all design work is completed to the highest standard

●     Working with Account Managers and/or the Interactive Director to assign members of the design team to projects

●     Working with the Account Managers and Project Managers to ensure project parameters are clearly defined and positioned for successful execution

●     Communicating consistently and effectively with Interactive Director, and Creative and Production staff on best practices

●     Communicating clearly with Account Managers and Project Managers when milestones are in jeopardy and what is needed to amend, correct or otherwise complete the task

●     Collaborating with agency owner to develop and maintain reputation in the market through award entries, promotion of the agency and “creative experiments” designed to gain exposure

●     Continuing education and growth — with company support — in design skills and understanding/use of software tools

●     Averaging at least 25% of the time designing and producing projects

●     Mentoring and training creative team as needed

●     Responding to client needs in a friendly and helpful way, always representing Covalent Logic with the highest possible level of professionalism

Supervisory duties include:

●     Vacation time/off approvals

●     Employee performance/evaluations/development

●     Setting team and individual goals

●     Supervising, directing and motivating team members

●     Planning, assigning and directing work

●     Keep team/direct reports on task/deadline

●     Identify hiring needs, work with Human Resources Manager

●     Interview candidates and make hiring recommendations

●     Work with other managers on interdepartmental projects

●     Implement and enforce company policies and procedures on your team.

Covalent Logic

Feeling innovative?

Join our team of extraordinary people who combine innovation and science to create the chemistry known as Innovative Skincare (featuring the iS CLINICAL cosmeceutical brand).

The chemistry isn’t just with our skincare, it is also with our people. There is a science behind our people, as well: the perfect combination of work experience and cultural fit. And it is this philosophy that continues to propel our brand forward, year-over-year and employee-to-employee. We take great pride in creating an environment where there is an unspoken energy – built on passion, dedication, and love – that makes Innovative Skincare so much more than can be put into words. Your skin…our science…pure chemistry.

We are looking for a dynamic team member to join our Creative team located in our Burbank corporate office. The ideal candidate will have the right combination of design, strategy and leadership. The ideal candidate will be partnering with teams across the Company to understand design needs and building out creative strategy accordingly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Visionary leader with experience translating brand positioning into a meaningful platform and storytelling and product campaigns.
• Give as much care to the work’s effectiveness as the creative craftsmanship and elevated aesthetics.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Senior Management team in steering our brand strategy, with experience writing from sharp consumer insights.
• Develop and steer the brand identity, language, and visuals, owning the vision for how the brand will evolve.
• Create and oversee design and campaign development from product innovation through production.
• Inspire, mentor and direct creative team, coaching team growth while navigating and managing timelines and deadlines.
• Synthesize creative ideas for adaptation by local markets and external partners (agency or production) when needed.
• Passionate about design, luxury and retail, you actively seek out new design innovations, trends, retail experiences, and potential partners (production, talent and brands), understanding what’s relevant and on brand.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of related experience in a luxury skincare or personal care product space.
• 5+ years of people management experience – specifically managing copywriters and graphic designers to support a brand narrative across multiple channels and media.
• An exceptional portfolio of work; experience developing brand platforms and brand books, with experience in global toolkit development across video/ motion, photography stills, digital, experiences and retail.
• Experience and comfort in partnering and overseeing creative vision across teams.
• On set photography experience with a sensitive eye for luxury art direction, photo/video editing, cropping, and retouching.
• Expertise in modern media environments and creative best practices, with emphasis on platforms like TikTok, Instagram and owned web channels.
• Superior and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking, project management and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of appropriate usage of the latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, image optimization for web, and other web authoring / motion graphic tools.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Creative specialty strongly preferred.

iS CLINICAL

BASIC PURPOSE: Understanding premium and luxury brand, domestic and international demographics on global itineraries for 7 day, Extended Journeys, Grand Voyages and 180 day World Cruises. Providing a variety of high caliber Guest Entertainer (GE) talent for OCI & RSSC guests with the goal to exceed guests’ expectations while striving for high guest satisfaction scores. Realizing due to a high repeat guest percentage, the need for a large pool of diverse talent. Providing administrative support and managerial direction with agents, entertainers and onboard Ship’s Management for the onboard entertainment program.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Audition, hire and schedule GEs representing diverse and variety entertainment of a high caliber to include: comedy, instrumentalists, classical, contemporary, vocalists, multi-person acts and all genres of performers for OCI and RSSC. Ensure GEs personal demeanor meets high brand standards in order to interact with guests when not performing as socializing is a large part of the GEs onboard responsibility.
• Creative programming and scheduling of GEs by building GE grid and changing GEs every 7-12 days based on global itineraries.
• Negotiate appropriate GE salaries.
• Plan and prepare an annual GE operations budget of more than $5 million for OCI and RSSC based on yearly itineraries. Monitor monthly spending. Investigate and resolve discrepancies. Actively seek cost savings, efficiencies and opportunities related to budgetary spending.
• Process, code and approve all GE payroll invoices, including all travel expenses and reimbursements.
• Working with current and adding new talent agencies as resources for sourcing new and up-and-coming talent.
• Review Voyage Reports and GE evaluations. Maintain database with guest satisfaction scores and Cruise Director comments on guest reaction. Respond promptly to any and all concerns, as well as, positive feedback with onboard entertainment team and agents. Open communication with agents regarding exemplary and constructive suggestions for GEs.
• Train, assist and mentor Specialist regarding all entertainment related operations.
• Working with OCI and RSSC Onboard Revenue to secure annual GE stateroom blocks.
• Working with OCI and RSSC Onboard Revenue and other non-Entertainment Departments to request GE stateroom availability and cabin blocks for special sailings and last minute challenges.
• Working with OCI and RSSC Special Services and answering all guest inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Liaise and work with various OCI and RSSC Departments for Reunion Cruises, ship charters, travel agency group requests, international group requests, sourcing and providing specialized entertainment programs as requested.
• Review for approval all requests for Folkloric and In-Port Performances. Ensure performance fees are within range.
• Maintain global Folkloric Grid, while continuing to research and add new, quality Folkloric and In-Port performances for booking.
• Sail on random site inspections to ensure effective programming, quality of performance and all entertainment related operational requirements are met during the actual performance.
• Attend entertainment showcases, conferences, individual performances in the US and globally, in order to identify new talent and entertainment.
• Maintain open communication with Ship’s Management on all GE related matters.
• Maintain communication with Sr. Manager, Variety Entertainment and Director, Entertainment Operations on all GE related matters.
• Assist sister company, NCL with any GEs related requests when needed.
• Support OCI & RSSC Enrichment, Music Programs and Cruise Programs areas when needed.
• Perform other job related functions as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION: College degree preferred or minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in the entertainment industry.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 7 years of experience in the cruise industry or similar capacity in resorts.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Must have experience in identifying quality talent for premium and luxury markets. Ability to seek out new talent. Ability to communicate expectations with agents and GEs and maintain professional rapport without compromising high brand standards. Ability to think creatively. Ability to work in a fast-pace, deadline driven environment. Excellent negotiation skills. Ability to effectively present information using professional public speaking skills and respond to Executives, Senior Management, groups, employees, clients and guests. Ability to handle and maintain confidential information. Computer literate and skilled to build grids, PPT, BOX and other related tools to improve efficiencies. Must be organized, efficient and conduct business with integrity. Must be a team player.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.