Global VP, Creative & Advanced Development

Design Better Podcast

Glendale (CA)

On-site

USD 236,000 - 317,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Disney Live Entertainment in Glendale, CA is seeking a visionary and hands-on VP, Creative & Advanced Development to shape the creative vision and innovation pipeline for live experiences across parks, resorts, and ships. You will lead the global creative team, bridging site leaders and enterprise stakeholders to deliver bold, immersive entertainment.

The role requires 10+ years in creative leadership within live entertainment, a track record of large-scale productions, and the ability to scale

Qualifications

10+ years of progressive creative leadership experience in theatre, themed entertainment, immersive/experiential design, or live entertainment production.
Experience directing or overseeing large-scale live productions — from concept through delivery.
Proven ability to lead and develop creative teams across multiple sites or geographies.
Strong background in creative casting, talent development, and performance management.
Experience partnering with production design, technical direction, and show production disciplines.
Excellent collaboration and influence skills, with a track record of building relationships across senior leadership, site, and enterprise stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial, solution-focused, and action-oriented leadership style.
Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Theatre, Design, or a related field required

Responsibilities

Own the successful delivery of all creative content globally, including DLE capital and expense projects, events, major integrated projects, new lands, ships, and gates.
Ensure provision of global treatment, script, and presentation review for site-based and all major productions.
Oversee content creation and creative direction across live entertainment in Disney parks and cruise line.
Guide creative for project review processes and regular global creative updates.
Contribute to DLE's global strategic planning as part of its leadership team.
Keep up to date with new industry trends and productions to ensure DLE’s productions remain current and cutting edge.
Act as a key industry ambassador for DLE’s creative quality and output