Art Director

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Art Director is responsible to establish and direct the overall visual appearance of all elements of an assigned project.  The A.D. will ensure the project’s “story” and creative intent is conveyed visually to successfully create the desired guest experience.  The A.D. will direct all visual elements and artistic style, of the project.  The A.D. will create, develop and direct art, and design to establish and unify the creative vision.  The Art Director is responsible to translate desired moods, messages, concepts and ideas into imagery.  The A.D. is responsible for solidifying the vision, resolving conflicting and inconsistent design.  Collaborates with the Creative Director, Show Producer and project team to develop and direct creative design intent to meet project creative, business, technical, and operational objectives.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develops visual design direction and defines design elements of the assigned project that affect the guest experience.  This may be accomplished with many different methods, including, but not limited to; creating sketches, illustrations, models, composite imagery and image research documentation.  Supervise others to develop those design ideas.
• Oversees and directs design, fabrication and installation of all on-stage project elements to ensure the creative intent is achieved as envisioned by the Creative Director.  Project elements such as – architecture, scenic art, scenery, props, animation, show action, special fx, and lighting.
• Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the desired vision.  Directs art related vendors and any scenic scope that requires art direction.
• In collaboration with the Creative Director, act as design “vision-keeper” for the project, maintaining a cohesive design in all elements associated with the project through all phases of design and development.
• Creates and presents project materials to internal and external audiences to communicate project concept, content and status.
• Works with the Show Producer to identify and procure talent and resources necessary complete the project.
• Acts as project liaison with internal and external partners, licensors, and intellectual property developers as needed.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Technical school is preferred. Associate’s degree (AA) in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required. Bachelor’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is required.  Master’s degree in Theater, Art, Film, or Architecture is preferred.
• 10+ years production design and field experience based on Universal Creative standards. Designing experience based entertainment for world-class theme parks or related industries; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to communicate complex artistic ideas through a combination of written and visual and materials required. This role must have in depth knowledge of color theory, art history, scenic painting techniques, sculpture, architecture, perspective, theatrical lighting techniques and storytelling.  
• Required On-Site: This posi