Senior Entertainment Creative & Casting Lead

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Miral Experiences in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Manager to lead Entertainment Creative & Casting, guiding casting pipelines across all properties and ensuring alignment with artistic goals, brand/IP standards, and production excellence.

You will manage in-person and online auditions, collaborate with the Creative Director and IP teams, mentor creative and casting staff, and coordinate onboarding and replacements to support timely show development and seasonal productions.

Qualifications

5+ years in amusement parks, circuses, or cruise ship entertainment.
Proven experience in entertainment casting with in-person and online auditions.
Strong leadership and collaboration across multiple departments.
Excellent English communication and industry trend awareness.
Experience opening theme parks or large-scale live productions.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and execution of all entertainment casting activities across Miral Experiences Theme Parks, including Face Characters, Animators, and Specialty Acts.
Manage and conduct in-person (local and international) and online auditions, as well as oversee the online casting platform, maintaining timely communication and quality assurance in the selection process.
Collaborate with the Creative Director and IP representatives to conceptualize, curate, and maintain creative content that aligns with brand identity, show vision, and shareholder expectations.
Partner with scenic, costume, lighting, and sound designers and technicians to ensure all technical and visual elements of productions support and enhance the overall creative vision.
Guide and mentor the creative team throughout the development process, supporting scripting, choreography, and music direction, while fostering innovation and professional growth.
Work closely with Talent Acquisition and HR to support seamless onboarding of new performers and proactively plan for casting needs in alignment with upcoming productions and seasonal demands.
Ensure creative and casting initiatives meet high artistic standards, reflect current industry trends, and are delivered on time and within scope.