Art Director -Expat toOsaka

Universal Studios; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios Orlando is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead storytelling, art, architecture, and lighting across entertainment projects. You will unite teams and vendors to shape concepts from early design through installation, ensuring the creative vision is realized on schedule and on budget.

Responsibilities include directing visual design direction, collaborating with the Creative Director, and presenting materials to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years production design and field experience required.
• Experience designing entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries.
• In-depth knowledge of color theory, art history, scenic painting techniques, sculpture, architecture, perspective, and theatrical lighting.

Responsibilities

• Develops visual design direction and defines design elements affecting guest experience; supervise others.
• Oversees design, fabrication and installation of on-stage elements to realize the creative intent.
• Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the vision and direct art-related vendors.

Skills

Art direction

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Presentation skills

Education

Associate's degree (AA) in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture

Master's degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Imagine shaping the look,feel,and emotional impactof experiences enjoyedbyguests from aroundthe world.Asan Art Director withUniversalCreative,youwill unite storytelling, art,architecture, scenery,lighting, and specialeffects into one cohesivecreative vision. Youwilllead talentedcreative teamsand vendorswhile overseeing designfromearly concepts through installation.Bringyour artistic leadershipandexperience-basedentertainmentexpertisetoprojects wherecreativitybecomes reality.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops 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 fx, and lighting.
• Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the desired vision. Directs art related vendors and any scenic scope that requires art direction.
• In collaboration with the Creative Director, act 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.
• Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences to 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 with internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property developers as needed.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Ability to communicate complex artistic ideas through a combination of written and visual and materials required. This role must have in depth knowledge of color theory, art history, scenic painting techniques, sculpture, architecture, perspective, theatrical lighting techniques and storytelling.

SCOPE:

Non-routine; general policies applied to frequently changing situations. Responsible for directing teams of creative project personnel such as writers, artists, directors, scenic designers, programmers, graphic designers, etc.

Influences decisions of significant nature requiring high degree of tact.

EDUCATION:

Technical school is preferred. Associate's degree (AA) in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Bachelor's degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Master's degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

10+ years 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.

Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.

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