Senior Director, Executive Producer Job at Universal Creative in Orlando

At Universal Creative, we design, develop and deliver the most compelling entertainment experiences imaginable to drive growth for Universal Parks & Resorts worldwide. Our innovative attractions, immersive theme parks and world-class resorts fuse art and technology to create new standards in the themed entertainment industry.

Our Team Members are the driving force behind Universal Creative. With their diverse skills and forward-thinking ideas, our team pushes us beyond the boundaries of what’s possible to achieve the extraordinary. Together, we’re creating a Universe of fun, always ensuring the next thing we do is better than the last thing we did.

JOB SUMMARY:

Produce and direct the development and implementation of blue-sky, concept and schematic design for Universal Creative projects. Oversee and manage Show Producing staff for Universal Creative Projects in all project phases, in all locations. In partnership with Attraction Development, develops and manages UPR Long Range Project Plan. Responsible for establishing project strategy, establishing budget and funding resources, analyzing and identifying talent needs, establishing project schedules and communicating all appropriate information to the various business units or divisions. As a member of the Studio Leadership team, responsible for developing the Creative Studio department annual operating budgets, policies and procedures.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct Show Producers and Project Teams through design and development and delivery of early project phases (e.g. Blue Sky, Concept, and Schematic Design). Oversee Studio project day-to-day project development activities, deliverables, budgets, schedules and creative design development.
• Oversee and support Show Producers and project teams in all locations during all project phases. Liaise with individual park implementation teams on the development of new projects and updating the client parks on status of current projects.
• Responsible for developing development and implementation strategies for future projects and master planning. Represents the Creative Studio in the development and management of the UPR Long Term Project Plan.
• Responsible to develop project work plans, strategies, estimates, budgets, schedules, staffing plans and org charts during the development of initial blue sky, concept, schematic and subsequent project phases.
• Develops initial project budgets, schedules and work plans for inclusion in capital authorizations for all new projects.
• Responsible for the development of scopes of work, RFPs and for negotiating contracts with outside vendors. Monitor outside consultants for compliance with agreements and budgets.
• Responsible for Producer, Associate Producer, and Coordinator recruiting, development and assignments.
• Stay current on technology, industry, IP, and competition.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.