Art Director, Placemaking & Theme Park Experiences

Universal Studios Hollywood; California (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

NBCUniversal is seeking an Art Director to establish and lead the visual vision for projects, translating brand standards into compelling guest experiences. You will guide artistic style, design development, and documentation, using AutoCAD, 3D software, and Adobe Creative Suite to deliver cohesive, high-impact environments.

You will supervise design ideas, coordinate with teams and vendors, and present materials to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 12+ years production design and field experience
• Experience designing entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries
• Company-sponsored benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Develops visual design direction and defines design elements affecting guest experience
• Responsible for development, documentation, coordination and technical execution of creative intent
• Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the desired vision
• Acts as design 'vision-keeper' for the project with the Design Director
• Creates and presents project materials to communicate concept, content, and status
• Develops in-field solutions during construction and ensures completion of art and material specs
• Liaises with licensors and IP partners as needed
• Engages in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities per policy
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Visual design

Art direction

Team supervision

Collaboration

Project coordination

Education

AA in Theater/Art/Film/Architecture

BA in Theater/Art/Film/Architecture

MA in Theater/Art/Film/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

3D software

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

NBCUniversal is seeking an Art Director to establish and lead the visual vision for projects, translating brand standards into compelling guest experiences. You will guide artistic style, design development, and documentation, using AutoCAD, 3D software, and Adobe Creative Suite to deliver cohesive, high-impact environments.

You will supervise design ideas, coordinate with teams and vendors, and present materials to stakeholders.