Major Responsibilities

• Leads visual design direction and defines design elements of the assigned project that affect the guest experience. This may be accomplished with many different methods, including, but not limited to; creating sketches, illustrations, models, composite imagery and image research documentation. Supervise others to develop those design ideas.
• Oversees and directs design, fabrication, and installation of all on-stage project elements to ensure the creative intent is achieved as envisioned by the Creative Director. Project elements such as – architecture, scenic art, scenery, props, animation, show action, special effects, and lighting.
• In collaboration with the Creative Director, acts as design “vision-keeper” for the project, maintaining a cohesive design in all elements associated with the project through all phases of design and development.
• Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the desired vision. Directs art related vendors and any scenic scope that requires art direction. Interacts with Creative teams and others to support creative concepts and executions of assigned projects. Adheres to client budgets and timeframes. Develops and presents appropriate project presentations to both internal and external audiences to communicate project concept, content and status.
• Maintains solid understanding of the core business, brand portfolio, brand standards and target audiences. Ensures consistent application of brand standards. Maintaining a cohesive design in all elements associated with the project through all phases of development.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Art, Film or Architecture is preferred.
• Extensive experience designing entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries. Must have art direction or production design and field experience based on Universal Creative standards; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. 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.

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Business Segment: Universal Creative