INSTALL CREATIVE SUPERVISOR

Creative Studios; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Studios in Tampa, Florida, a unit of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Shows & Experiences, seeks an Install Creative Supervisor to lead content remounts for ship production shows. This is a dance- and direction-forward role with rehearsal base in Tampa and occasional shipboard travel.

Responsibilities focus on supervising cast, maintaining blocking files, and coordinating with the creative teams to ensure a polished production, while upholding a professional, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of professional dance or directing experience.
• Strong knowledge of multiple dance styles and technical proficiency.
• Leadership experience and ability to manage a team.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented, inclusive culture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, teach, and install all cast members for a Ship’s Production Program.
• Re-mount content for show productions, not creating new content.
• Review and maintain Stage Write blocking files as needed.
• Balance micro and macro aspects of show installation and setting.
• Attend weekly pre- and post-production meetings; contribute to scheduling.

Skills

Dance experience

Dance styles knowledge

Leadership

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Ability to self-start

Choreography not required

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Stage Write

Job description

To apply, please complete the application at the link below. Link to the Application: Install Creative Supervisor Application

This is a position with Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Shows & Experiences in Tampa, Florida (with short-term onboard ship travel required at times)

BASIC PURPOSE An Install Creative Supervisor is responsible for leading content remount for a cast changeover for a Ship’s full production program. This is a dance and direction-forward role. Rehearsals are based in Tampa, Florida with short-term onboard ship travel required at times.

JOB SUMMARY Department: HOTEL / ENTERTAINENT / PRODUCTION SHOWS POSITION Title: Install Creative Supervisor Managers Title: Sr. Manager Rehearsal & Install Operations

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, teach, and install all cast members for a Ship’s Production Program
• Re‑mount existing show content as originally intended, with an eye for detail and a sense of efficiency (this is not a position to choreograph or create new content)
• Review and maintain Stage Write blocking files as needed
• Understand the balance of working both micro and macro while setting and installing the shows
• Arrive prepared, with a clear set of goals and set the tone as a leader
• Bring professionalism, positive energy and a sense of adaptability to the process and work environment
• Proactively prioritize the conditioning and stamina building of performers to uphold the required expectations of the production program
• Determine tracking for the shows to best showcase individual talent and style and make recommendations for cast leadership positions
• Provide constructive feedback to the cast, encouraging growth and excellence
• Attend and participate in all weekly pre- and post-production meetings
• Actively contribute to daily, weekly, and install scheduling to ensure all necessary tasks are completed
• Support and collaborate with the entire Creative Team, Stage Management Team, Production and Design Team (e.g. sound and lighting), Costuming Team and Onboard Team

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Qualifications

• Eight or more years professional experience as a dancer, dance teacher, and/or director
• Possess extensive knowledge of various dance styles and a solid technical foundation;
• Partnering or ballroom experience is a plus
• Tap or aerial experience is a plus
• Leadership skills and experience
• Support and embrace an inclusive and diverse culture
• Must work well with others and promote a team-oriented culture
• Ability to think critically and self‑start
• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to problem‑solve and manage last minute challenges and changes in a calm and organized manner
• Highly proficient written and verbal communication skills, including navigating conversations with parties whose first language is not English. Strong presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience staging and installing live theater productions
• Cruise industry professional experience
• Stage Write software proficiency
• Dance Captain experience
• An associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience
• The position requires domestic, international, and shipboard travel
• Position spends approximately 35% of the time on ships and approximately 65% of the time in our Creative Studios rehearsal facility in Tampa, FL
• Able to work extended hours and weekends

Estimated Start Date: August 1, 2026 – August 1, 2027

Reports to: Sr. Manager Rehearsal & Installation Operations

Work Type: Contractor

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged and empowered.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature of work performed; the level of knowledge and skills typically required of this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive listing of all requirements or responsibilities that may be required by contractors in this position.