Creative Director

Job Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description
Based on the needs of assigned project, responsible for the creation and/or development and execution of creative content, direction, quality, and guest experience for assigned project. 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.

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.
• Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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 applicanle laws.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university in: Architecture, Theatre, Film/Production, or related field.
• 10 Years of Turn-key projects and relevant Design experience, specifically within the entertainment/theme park industry.
• Thorough knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, CAD & Microsoft Office.
• Required knowledge of the process of design, development, contracting and construction.
• Required knowledge and working experience with thematic materials & finishes
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Desired Characteristics:
• Experience with multi-level corporate management structure.
• Must be highly creative with a keen eye for environmental design and detail.
• Ability to visually translate story into environment in experience.
• Ability to achieve results through flawless execution of strategies & objectives.
• Ability to effectively communicate across all lines of business, and with all levels of management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational & multi-tasking skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, delegation & mentoring skills.
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change.
• Strong passion for delivering the highest quality of guest experience.
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: $120,000 - $160,000 (bonus eligible)

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23o6q2-216-73-216-198-42 in your application.