Vice President, Creative & Art Direction

Job Summary

The Vice President, Creative and Art Direction, is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the Creative Direction and Art Direction departments, including direct supervision of the Sr. Director, Creative Direction, and the Sr. Director, Art Direction. This role ensures the successful development and implementation of all aspects and phases of project design, from strategy through execution. The VP is accountable for the creation, development, and execution of creative content, maintaining the highest standards of direction, quality, and guest experience across all projects.

As the global enterprise representative for Creative Direction and Art Direction within the Creative Studio, this leader drives world class creative vision and ensures alignment with IP partners, stakeholders and UDX brand business objectives. This role leads cross-functional collaboration with intellectual property owners and Creative Development teams, while also directing project deliverables, processes, resources, schedules, budgets, funding, and strategic planning.

The VP establishes and communicates project timelines and presents senior executive creative updates to strategically inform business partners, internal divisions, and executive leadership.

The Vice President, Creative and Art Direction, is responsible for the strategic leadership and oversight of the Creative Direction and Art Direction departments, including direct supervision of the Sr. Director, Creative Direction, and the Sr. Director, Art Direction. This role ensures the successful development and implementation of all aspects and phases of project design, from strategy through execution. The VP is accountable for the creation, development, and execution of creative content, maintaining the highest standards of direction, quality, and guest experience across all projects.

As the global enterprise representative for Creative Direction and Art Direction within the Creative Studio, this leader drives world class creative vision and ensures alignment with IP partners, stakeholders and UDX brand business objectives. This role leads cross-functional collaboration with intellectual property owners and Creative Development teams, while also directing project deliverables, processes, resources, schedules, budgets, funding, and strategic planning.

The VP establishes and communicates project timelines and presents senior executive creative updates to strategically inform business partners, internal divisions, and executive leadership.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Provide executive oversight of the planning, execution, and delivery of creative projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals, brand vision, and guest experience standards.
  • Supervise and support the Senior Director, Creative Direction and Sr. Director, Art Direction, offering strategic guidance, performance feedback, and alignment with broader creative and business objectives. Ensure the core creative teams are resourced, structured, and empowered to deliver high-quality outcomes, while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and collaboration.
  • Oversee the mentorship and development of Creative Direction and Art Direction teams, ensuring consistent leadership and professional growth across the teams.
  • Promote a culture of proactive problem-solving and agile decision‑making, enabling teams to navigate challenges and maintain project momentum.
  • Optimize team performance, resource allocation, and organizational structure through effective leadership practices, ensuring accountability, clarity, and excellence.
  • Guide and support cross‑disciplinary collaboration across Creative and project management to ensure cohesive and impactful creative solutions.
  • Champion innovation at the executive level by setting creative vision, encouraging exploration of new ideas, and ensuring teams stay ahead of industry trends from concept through execution.
• Leadership of Craft
  • Provide executive leadership in advancing the creative craft across disciplines, setting high standards for storytelling, design, and execution that align with the organization’s creative vision.
  • Oversee and support the departments in driving continuous improvement of creative techniques and processes, ensuring team members are mentored and empowered to refine their skills and elevate their work.
  • Guide the development and implementation of strategic creative initiatives, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and providing…