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Job Title: Creative Director

Client Location: Milwaukee, Chicago or Cleveland

Starting: 05/01/2023

Salary/Pay Rate: $120-130K

Firm, non-negotiable: No

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Ongoing

Job Description:

Dedicated to Aquent Studios, this position will establish successful account leadership and creative management across the organization in support of a large global manufacturing company.

The Creative Director will be a dynamic leader and problem solver who understands creative initiatives and can provide excellent strategic leadership across print, digital and video channels.

They will also lead and direct the activities of their team to maintain the agency’s standards of creative excellence, timeliness, and profitability, while solving the client’s creative needs. Additionally, the Creative Director will inspire confidence, manage and mentor creative talent to grow and do the best work of their careers.

He/She/They will partner closely with Aquent/Client leadership team leadership team(s) to understand client marketing strategies, and communication objectives across all levels of

creative deliverables.

The Creative Director will ensure that the client’s vision is created and executed on time and on budget with the assistance of the Account Team. The Creative Director will manage the creative people, processes, and technology that make it happen.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to both client and creative teams to ensure accurate execution on creative assets
• Provide direction to the team throughout the creative process to ensure the work delivers on strategy; determine the effectiveness of the work after it has been activated; and use the learnings to make the necessary adjustments and improvements to the work
• Partner with Project Management team(s) to develop budgets and managing the profitability and timeliness of each project
• Maintain a close and positive relationship with the client and work with the account team to grow the business when opportunities arise
• Leads, inspires, and provides direction to a creative team. Mentors the team and is responsible for the teams’ development and growth.
• Build long term, trusting relationships with business and creative partners – both internal and external
• Work closely with Account Lead to oversee financial performance and adherence to budgets
• Produce reports or analyze data to spot industry or competitor trends that will affect (or impact) the creative goal or vision
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure creative goals stay on track
• Review or assist in developing new initiatives
• Facilitate creative project kickoffs
• Lead brainstorming sessions with creative teams and key client stakeholders
• Supervise, motivate, and encourage creative team(s)
• Suggest changes to workflows to improve efficiencies
• Provide analysis and oversight to ensure projects stay within brand standards

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 8-10+ yrs experience as Managing or Creative Director
• Previous experience in driving client engagement from high-level strategy to project management details (ie; time management, deadlines, meetings, budget, etc.)
• Motivated team leader that understands the nuances of creative team development and execution
• Hands on experience developing and presenting creative concepts
• Excels at turning complex processes into dynamic visuals
• Hands on experience in developing strategic creative plans
• Analytical and insightful attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of market changes and forces that influence the creative market
• Familiarity with creative strategy, development and general processes from concept to launch
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Outstanding communication, presentation and leadership skills
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Problem solver who is able to keep calm and efficient under pressure and in crisis
• Degree in visual communications design or comparable

Compensation Range: $120-130K

The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.

Client Description:

Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world’s most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them—work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI/UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!

Aquent Studios

Associate Producer

Los Angeles, CA

OUR STUDIO

At Spire Studios we empower world-class and diverse creative and technical talent from all mediums to entertain global audiences through animated feature films with heartfelt storytelling, captivating worlds, and inspiring characters.

Key to our vision is developing a real time enabled pipeline that brings intimacy back to the animation process while pushing the creative envelope. Our team has worked on many of the earliest and most successful 3D animated films, and have experienced firsthand the exponential increase in visual complexity and crew sizes as narrative appetite and audience expectations have grown. GPU accelerated rendering and game engines unlock new workflows that can upend long held assumptions underpinning the assembly line approach of legacy studios.

THE JOB

The Associate Producer oversees daily activities of the production and is a key facilitator of inter-departmental communication and workflows. As the keeper of the production schedule, the AP creates and distributes weekly status reports and ensures deliverables, milestones, and quotas are being met.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience working with creative leadership, a complete understanding of the CG Animation pipeline, and the ability to observe and improve upon constantly developing production workflows. This is a high paced, fun and creative environment, thus candidates must have the ability to multitask and work well under pressure while setting the tone for a positive working culture. The Production Manager is a leadership role in the studio and will assume the responsibility of supporting and representing the directives of studio leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the day-to-day production of the entire CG pipeline from Art to Lighting.
• Manage daily production schedule to ensure production meets deadlines and deliverables.
• Update key production personnel on the status of all areas of production.
• Set up and track asset and shot data through the studio’s production tracking software, Shotgrid.
• Interface with creative leadership and executive team to ensure creative goals are being communicated and achieved.
• Collaborate with a growing Engineering and Infrastructure team to establish tools and workflows for production.
• Manage a team of Production Supervisors, Coordinators and Assistants.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years experience in CG Animation and/or Visual Effects production management.
• Possess complete knowledge of the animation production process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google, Adobe, and Autodesk software and suites.
• Has worked in Feature Animation.
• Experience working with international artists and vendors is a plus.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary.
• “Go home” (finish work) at a decent time to hang out with your family and friends.

BONUS

• Along with the requisite skills needed to create and drive a schedule, the candidate should posses “Soft skills.”

Spire Animation Studios

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.

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

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.

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 what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY: Please note: previous experience as an Art Director or Creative Director in a theme park – overseeing the installation of a highly media based and interactive environment is strongly preferred. Based on the needs of assigned project, responsible for the creation and/or development and execution of creative content, direction, quality, and overall guest experience for assigned project(s). Responsibilities include; establishing the creative “story”, collaboration with the IP holder, and directing project deliverables, process and resources to establish and define the project’s creative intent. Collaborates with the Art Director, Show Producer and project team to develop and direct creative and design intent to meet project creative, business, technical, and operational objectives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads and directs effort to conceive, develop and define all creative aspects of assigned project that affect guest experience. (Often includes leading and encouraging early efforts to creatively explore multiple options in order to arrive at best project direction.)
• Oversees and directs the execution of all applicable project elements to ensure guest experience intent and overall quality.
• Acts as “vision-keeper” for the project team. Communicates, inspires, and maintains project intent among all team-members. Drives the story for the project and evolves as necessary to maintain the creative intent and deliver the intended experience.
• Collaborates with Show Producer to maintain the desired creative intent. Responsible for driving the creative design through all phases of the project.
• Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences to advocate and communicate project concept, content and status.
• Works with the Show Producer to identify and procure talent and resources necessary to complete the project.
• Acts as project liaison as needed with internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property owners.
• 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: Responsible for directing teams of creative project personnel such as writers, artists, directors, scenic designers, media producers, programmers, graphic designers, etc. Also responsible for identifying and directing appropriate outside vendors and consultants. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

SCOPE: Responsibilities include; establishing the creative “story”, collaboration with the IP holder, and directing project deliverables. Responsible for overseeing and driving the full creative experience, responsible for presenting the overall vision, layout, and story.

EDUCATION: High school degree or GED is required. Technical school is preferred. Associate’s degree (AA) in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Master’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is strongly preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Designing experience-based entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries; must have 10-15 years art direction or production design and field experience based on Universal Creative standards or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to communicate complex artistic ideas through a combination of written and visual and materials required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

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

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2023 Universal Studios. © 2023 Universal Orlando. All rights reserved. EOE

Universal Creative

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 what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the development and management of all assigned project-related aesthetic, show, and guest-experience elements. The Show Producer defines and ensures compliance with Creative goals and intent; informing and advising Senior Management of Project status and Issues. Acts as the Creative Lead on assigned projects, supervising any assigned staff and workloads and determines strategies ensuring the successful completion of all tasks and/or assignments through all aspects of design and production from original concept through final installation. The Show Producer shall be responsible for ensuring conformance with any and all 3^rd party Intellectual Properties from a creative standpoint.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Show Producer is the Responsible Individual to ensure the Project’s Creative Design Intent is successfully achieved in all guest-experience related aspects of the Project. As part of the Project’s leadership team, the Show Producer is responsible to partner with the team to develop, review and manage scopes, contract documents, cost estimates, schedules, strategies and work plans to align with achieving the Project’s creative intent.
• Assures guest-experience and creative design intent is properly designed, developed, articulated and documented. Manages and interfaces with appropriate internal and external resources through every phase of design, production and installation to ensure Creative Intent Documentation (artwork, models, design packages, treatments etc.) is properly developed and that Attraction Scopes, Close-out Documentation and Quality Standards consistently align with the Project’s creative intent.
• Develops and manages work plans, estimates, schedules and tasks for all creative design and art direction activities in support of the overall Project goals and strategies. Ensure appropriate level and number of design, art direction and specialist resources are assigned as needed throughout the project.
• Develops and manages strategic sourcing and staffing plans to support show development and production efforts. Makes employment decisions, including hiring, terminating and promotional recommendations. Evaluates subordinate personnel on creative, technical, leadership and interpersonal skills. Negotiates and procures outside resources as necessary. Ensures that staffing and resources are contracted and approved to deliver project deliverables in accordance with and approved project budgets and schedules.
• Manages, interprets, communicates and presents Project concept and design intent development to a variety of audiences throughout the Project process.
• Ensures conformance with, and acquires creative approvals from, 3^rd Party Licensors as required, to provide design direction that is in conformance with any and all 3^rd Party brand standards.
• Develops, manages and reports status on design and production budgets schedules.
• 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: Travel is required depending upon Project needs. Role requires a high degree of collaboration and teamwork with Internal and External Partners. Requires highly effective communication skills. Requires a positive “can-do” attitude. Must be a problem solver. Should be able to thrive under pressure in a challenging work environment. Directly supervises efforts of staff and sub-contractors assembled to support specific project-related tasks. Number and types of staff will vary dependent upon the Project. All staff and sub-contractors are assigned under the Creative Studio or the Project Creative Design Team.

QUALIFICATIONS: Well developed design, production and management portfolio. Knowledge of design management, work planning, budgeting, scheduling, bid package preparation and variety of vendors. Knowledge of theme park technologies including ride, A/V, robotics, engineering, and various show systems. Knowledge of theme park related architectural, project management, organizational, and production/construction practices. Demonstrates ability to lead creative and technical teams on attraction projects, instill a spirit of teamwork and promote staff development. Makes independent choices free from immediate supervision. Possesses solid aesthetic sensibilities and storytelling skills to support the creative process and to facilitate positive and productive communication between all disciplines.

SCOPE: Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact, diplomacy, and maturity. 

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Arts, Theme Park Associated Design or related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Required 3-5 Years: experience in theme park design and design management. Required 5-7 Years: experience in theatrical, theme park or other media related design/production field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required: experience as an Associate Show Producer for theme park attraction projects in Design through Installation.

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

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