Entertainment Creative Director

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment sector is seeking an Entertainment Creative Director to develop and oversee creative strategies for live shows within their parks. This role requires a vast background in casting, training, show production, and leadership to assure high-quality performance and talent management across various venues. The ideal candidate will ensure entertainment concepts remain relevant to diverse audiences and contribute to the overall artistic vision of the company.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in theme park or large-scale attraction environment at management level.
• Experience managing talent/actors in entertainment.
• Working knowledge of industry trends and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy for Creative Live Entertainment Design.
• Oversee execution of all entertainment offerings.
• Develop and maintain talent relationships within the industry.

Skills

Casting

Training

Direction

Choreography

Show Production

Job description

The Entertainment Creative Director is a highly specialized function responsible for developing creative strategy, lead design and execution for show production within the Entertainment Department. The role creates and maintains live show content as well as sourcing, securing, and developing talent for both ongoing entertainment venues as well as special events. The colleague is required to have a vast background in casting and training to replace and train new Entertainment talent across Miral Experiences properties. They must be familiar with overall design including top level concepts, scripting, choreography, blocking, show directing, training, sound, lighting, projection, set, prop and costuming design. The Entertainment Creative Director works with the team as an active participant in achieving artistic goals, ensuring consistent quality, sharing knowledge with the team, leading and supporting production and execution of shows / events while maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace, guaranteeing high standards in the delivery of all offerings and preserving production and execution values across the parks.

Job Scope

• Lead strategy for Creative Live Entertainment Design across Miral Experiences Properties.
• Understand industry trends to ensure the Entertainment program remains relevant to different demographics and age groups.
• Develop show and event related creative concepts and plans in line with existing budgets.
• Lead the Creative team in order to develop concepts internally but also partner with external production companies to design and deliver new offerings.
• Create the vision and structure to expand the Creative capabilities within Miral Experiences with the goal to progressively move show design in-house.
• Oversee events calendar across Miral’s properties.
• Lead execution of all entertainment offerings from a creative point of view.
• Prepare creative presentations and update content as required.
• Lead brainstorming sessions across the business to ensure concepts capture a wide range of ideas.
• Create and implement successful audition and casting strategies in a multicultural environment with a diverse range of talent needs.
• Develop and maintain strong global relationships within the talent community, creative agents, managers, etc. in order to effectively build and maintain a solid, ongoing, and diverse talent pool.
• Develop and maintain strong global relationships within Entertainment production / vendor industry in order to help deliver the best entertainment product while maximizing budget resources.
• Book relevant talent for special events across Miral’s portfolio of properties.
• Work directly with venue Stage Managers to identify and fill talent needs to ensure successful 365 day operating calendar of live entertainment.
• Create and implement a formal and ongoing show quality / show note feedback system to help ensure and maintain a high level of performance standards.
• Create and implement a strategy for internal talent development that fosters and promotes growth.
• Lead creation of show and event creative content, working with both internal and external partners as required.
• Works hand in hand with Marketing and other relevant departments to ensure strategic, tactical and core activations align with business objectives and KPI targets.
• Supports production and events rehearsals as needed.
• Oversees installation, execution and de-rig of shows / events, to include hands on work if required.
• Takes part in coaching and counselling matters and provides guidance and mentorship to Entertainment colleagues to assist in developing bench strength and succession plans.
• Acts as entertainment manager on duty as requested.
• Compile periodic rate competitiveness and comparisons.
• Offer input into event improvements : effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Occasional international travel as required.
• Additional duties as reasonably requested by senior management.
• 10+ years of experience in a theme park or large-scale attraction environment at a management level in show development and / or casting development within the entertainment industry
• Experience managing talent / actors within a theme park environment
• Experience in entertainment concept development, scripting, and show direction
• Working knowledge of industry trends and vendors
• Experience with our Miral Experiences brands
• Experience opening theme parks and / or large-scale live entertainment productions
• Working knowledge of talent contracts and strong negotiation / deal making skills
• Demonstrated skill set within dance / choreography and / or music / vocals

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Art / Creative

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