Sr Manager Production Design

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Senior Manager, Entertainment Production Design is responsible for the design, execution, and workflow of all environmental design, costume design, props/set dressing, and placemaking elements for new and reoccurring projects from concept through completion. Direct leadership of the Production/Costume Design, Props, and Placemaking teams. Oversees hiring and work assignments, in addition to continued development and management of staff.

• Cultivate and lead a culture that promotes a professional, collaborative, inspiring, fun and teamwork-driven work setting for all Team Members.
• Assign projects and duties to direct reports and communicate ongoing expectations.
• In collaboration with other area leaders, manage the design calendars, schedules and deadlines to make sure design teams hit all requirements.
• Leads conversation with IP holders as needed on proper usage of brand, adhering to all style guides and specific IP requests.
• Presents designs to project team and Senior Management to communicate vision and implementation of elements.
• Monitors construction progress, assisting in identifying and resolving any unexpected conditions and/or discrepancies between the construction, drawings, and design intent.
• Continually performs quality checks for ongoing creative maintenance of elements.
• Manages project team support staff, artists, and vendors in all phases of production.
• Understanding of construction materials, paint call outs and finishing details
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multi-task and delegate as required.
• Ability to drive results of teams through strong leadership and development skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.
• Confidence to communicate across all lines of business, with all levels of management.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change, working in fast-paced environments with accelerated production schedules.
• A strong passion to drive high quality results, both end product as well as process.
• Oversee and manage both the labor and non-labor budgets for your areas, including creation of IOP and Capital Expenditures projects. Assist with the development of operating budgets and adjust operations as necessary to control budgets, including weekly work schedules. Oversee reconciliation of budgets and identify any issues, reporting them back to the Sr. Director. Responsible for order/purchase approvals, tracking and reconciliation. Partner with and support multiple areas, venues and client groups with regards to budgetary issues.
• Accountable for ensuring that all administrative duties of your areas, venues and/or divisions of the business are properly completed in a timely manner. This includes, but is not limited to, scheduling, ETR, payroll/timekeeper issues, budgetary functions and employee discipline.
• Oversee and maintain department staffing levels and hire new team members as needed.
• Accountable for the overall labor and non-labor budgets and report to Sr. Director.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other Park department leaders and stakeholders.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health and Safety responsibilities by following established USH policy, procedures, training, and employee involvement activities. Includes completion of I&I, housekeeping and/or other safety follow-up documentation as required for department.
• Ensure that collective bargaining agreements are upheld by partnering with Human Resources and Labor Relations in providing input, addressing issues and maintaining positive union relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $95 – $105,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in theatrical and/or themed entertainment design and production.
• Minimum 7 years’ in leadership role, with direct management of staff.
• Solid hand and computer drawing/drafting skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Experience with in-field art direction, fabrication, and installations
• Extensive background in managing design of projects from concept to completion.
• Solid understanding of live entertainment production in a theme park environment.
• Must be available to work on weekends, holidays and nights as required
• Ability to read, interpret and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and answer questions in one-on-one and group settings.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter.
• Proven experience in managing Teams, giving productive feedback and creating an engaging Team culture.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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