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JOB SUMMARY:

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. This 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.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

EXPERIENCE: 

9+ 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.

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