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The Creative Director ensures integration of approved visual identity across all deliverables and works to support the corporate strategy as prescribed by projects.

Responsibilities include managing creative projects from concept to completion, translating objectives into creative strategies and solutions and directing the creative team in the production. The Creative Director is a hands-on role, personally responsible for creating traditional sketches and drawings as per the needs of a given project. The Creative Director personally develops visual designs when appropriate and is responsible for recruiting and managing third party design, graphic artists, illustrators and other necessary creative professionals as warranted by the particular needs of a given project.  

• Conceive, develop and define all creative aspects of assigned project that affect guest experience.
• Oversee and direct the execution of applicable project elements to insure guest experience intent and overall quality.
• Act as a “vision-keeper” for the project team.  Communicate, inspire and maintain projects intent among all team-members and partners.
• Identify talent and resources necessary to complete the project and works with the Project Manager to procure services.
• Provide quality control over concepts and projects.
• Manage the daily maintenance and work flow of projects, including status reporting to the VP of LBE.
• Communicate orally and in writing, clearly and concisely with co-workers, supervisors and other team members. 
• Practice effective presentation skills.
• Serve as the brand, character and story ambassadors, protecting the company’s IP and brand integrity.
• Prioritize, manage and accomplish multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure that the creative assets provided to internal and external clients are successfully completed while meeting detailed specifications and budget requirements.
• Supervise all design aspects from concept to opening.
• Approve all creative including but are not limited to: concept & schematic development of theme parks, rides, attractions, exhibits, graphics, media, media scripts, facades, area development & landscaping, etc.

Qualifications: 

• Mac and PC Proficient: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, and FTP site and server savvy (Fox Media Exchange).
• Proven ability to work with multiple clients and brands to interpret their direction and strategy into a visual plan in order to achieve targeted revenue goals and a comprehensive portfolio of same.
• A demonstrable facility with traditional drawing and sketching skills, with an emphasis on design and planning.
• Proven ability to work in Adobe suites, 3-D modeling & AutoCAD
• A proven ability to produce sketches and illustrations involving architectural exteriors, interiors, characters, etc. in a variety of media.
• Training in and/or a demonstrable understanding of the basic principles of art including perspective, lighting, balance, and color relationships.
• Experience in world-class theme park projects is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.