Senior Art Director

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For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR), the Senior Art Director is responsible for establishing and directing the overall visual appearance of all elements of an assigned project. The Senior Art Director will ensure the project’s “story” and creative intent is conveyed visually to successfully create the desired guest experience. Provides direction for all visual elements and artistic style, of the project.

Responsible for the creation, development, and design to establish and unify the creative vision. The Senior Art Director is responsible to translate desired moods, messages, concepts, and ideas into imagery. 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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads 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 effects, and lighting.

In collaboration with the Creative Director, acts 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.

Collaborates with internal talent and external vendors to execute the desired vision.

Directs art related vendors and any scenic scope that requires art direction. Interacts with Creative teams and others to support creative concepts and executions of assigned projects. Adheres to client budgets and time frames. Develops and presents appropriate project presentations to both internal and external audiences to communicate project concept, content and status.

Maintains solid understanding of the core business, brand…