Executive Producer, Experience Delivery & Growth

Herschend Family Entertainment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Herschend Creative Studios in Orlando is seeking an Executive Producer – Experience Development + Delivery to lead the development, production, and delivery of guest experiences across properties. Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, this role drives capital projects, creative delivery teams, and portfolio execution with financial discipline and brand integrity.

The position requires 20+ years in large-scale themed entertainment or destination development, with 10+ years in leading creative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for leadership in design/engineering related fields.
• Master's degree preferred for advanced strategic responsibilities.
• 20+ years leading large-scale themed entertainment, attractions, or destination development programs.
• 10+ years leading high-performing creative or production organizations.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25–30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and delivery of creative capital projects across all regions and properties.
• Establish and oversee project delivery processes, governance standards, procurement, and creative quality.
• Partner with executive leadership to manage portfolio priorities, staffing, production capacity, and delivery risk.
• Serve as the executive escalation point for project, budget, schedule, and production challenges.
• Oversee development and execution of themed lands, attractions, rides, festivals, retail, dining, resorts, media, and interactive experiences.
• Lead delivery from feasibility through opening, including design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operational readiness.
• Manage vendor selection, contracting, negotiations, and production performance.
• Develop and oversee project budgets, cash flow, cost tracking, and capital governance.
• Lead executive portfolio reviews and ensure projects remain financially disciplined while protecting creative intent.
• Build, hire, develop, and lead Creative Studio delivery teams.
• Design scalable organizational structures that support multiple project types and enterprise growth.
• Represent Herschend at industry conferences and benchmarking opportunities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Large-scale portfolio management

Guest experience development

Strategic planning

Risk management

Vendor negotiations

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication & presentation

Executive stakeholder management

Financial discipline

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/Environmental Design/Theatrical Production

Master's degree

Job description

Herschend Creative Studios in Orlando is seeking an Executive Producer – Experience Development + Delivery to lead the development, production, and delivery of guest experiences across properties. Reporting to the Chief Creative Officer, this role drives capital projects, creative delivery teams, and portfolio execution with financial discipline and brand integrity.

The position requires 20+ years in large-scale themed entertainment or destination development, with 10+ years in leading creative