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The CW is both a top broadcast TV network in the U.S. and a fast-growing, ad-supported streaming service. With a network that reaches 100% of U.S. television households and a streaming footprint on all major platforms, The CW reaches audiences at scale on both linear and digital television. The CW streaming ser *** is available for free to consumers and is home to the latest episodes and seasons of The CW's primetime programming, live streaming of CW Sports content, and a library of entertaining film and television content for on-demand viewing. The CW is 75%-owned by Nexstar *** Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), a leading diversified *** company and 25%-owned by *** and *** .

The Job:

The CW Television Network is seeking a hands-on Art Director (Sports & Entertainment Motion Design), to join the Brand Creative team. This role will be responsible for the execution of creative from concept boards to final animation. An ideal candidate will have proven experience managing multiple projects and the ability to work collaboratively and independently while producing best in class creative in a fast-paced television network or streaming environment.

The Daily:

• Report directly to the Creative Director of Motion Design

• A solid grasp of motion design principles and execution

• Provide design and animation expertise in the production of Linear, Social, Branded, Integrated, Sizzle & Sports Graphics

• Foster a collaborative and creative team environment, working with team members to push boundaries and achieve creative excellence

• Ensure the concepting, execution and delivery of high-quality, high-performing, on-brand, and visually compelling motion graphics, ensuring they align with brand guidelines and creative briefs

• Interface & collaborate with stakeholders across all departments including Design, Marketing, Producers, Editors, Copywriters and Facility to asses graphic needs and execution

• Maintain the consistency of brand identity across all platforms and channels

The Essentials:

• MUST BE A HANDS-ON MOTION GRAPHICS ANIMATOR AND DESIGNER **** A PORTFOLIO/REEL THAT REFLECTS THIS.

• A strong understanding of brand design as it relates to motion graphics, streaming and social ***

• Phenomenal ability to work with type (typesetting, leading & kerning), color theory, layout, and logo design

• 7+ years of experience in motion graphics DESIGN and animation preferably at a streaming, broadcast or cable network, or creative agency

• 7+ years experience collaborating with a Motion Graphics team at all levels

• Extremely proficient with motion graphic and creative tools including: Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and Premiere), Cinema 4D/Redshift a huge plus

• Proficient with management software like Microsoft Office, Wrike and Frame.i.o.

• Highly skilled at pitching to various internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to develop best in class design concepts and execute creative materials

• Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies in motion design

• A talent for wearing multiple brand hats and switching easily *** ween properties

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Deadline-driven and ability to work in a competitive environment

The Compensation:

$120 - $135/yr commensurate with experience and skill levels.

Company Description

*** is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!

Job Description

"What would you say you do here?"

• Collaborate with the Supervising Producer and Directors to discuss creative ambitions and producibility for each episode
  
• Develop and communicate a clear design vision (including Characters, Locations, Props, Backgrounds, FX, Lighting, and Color) that will support the overall creative vision for the story and style of the project
  
• Prepare for and lead design handouts by communicating overall direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish to the Design team
  
• Participate in design and color reviews, provide clear notes for revisions, and assist with revisions as needed
  
• Lead the creation of model packs and style guides with our Partner *** in mind, including but not limited to expressions, character construction, mouth charts, and character turnarounds
  
• Communicate creative notes to the internal HUB team
  
• Collaborate closely with Studio Management and Show Leadership to run the creation of assets for PR, Marketing, and CP
  
• Provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff
  
• Participate in the talent acquisition process with the Line Producer to review portfolios and tests, interview candidates, and provide detailed feedback
  
• Mentor and support the Design team and cultivate positive team morale
  

Qualifications

"What do I need to have in order to do this job?"

• Ability to build concepts and turnarounds for characters, props and sets and lead all aspects of their translation into 3D
  
• Extensive knowledge of color theory, lighting, staging and perspective
  
• Significant painting and drawing experience necessary
  
• Substantial design, construction and mechanical skills
  
• Demonstrates proficiency in style of show
  
• Comfortable and experienced with design workflows in 3D using Modo, Maya and/or Zbrush
  
• Understanding and experience leading in a 3D animation pipeline preferred
  
• Experience supervising a design team including delegating, giving feedback, and providing constructive criticism to creatives
  
• Strong organization and time-management skills
  
• Proven track record to meet timelines and keep a team on schedule
  
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Is a great teammate, who genuinely enjoys working with others
  
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
  
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
  

"What can I offer?"

• 5-7 years of experience as a Production Artist
  
• Prior experience working in television animation
  
• Proven knowledge of the CG animation process
  
• Ideal candidates will be able to provide applicable portfolio samples
  
• Prior experience leading and encouraging a team
  
• Bachelor's degree preferred
  

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range:$150,000 - $220,000

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

At *** , we know life is complicated but believe entertainment shouldn't be. We envision a more human streaming experience that embraces the entertainment you love. Backed by 100+ years of *** Universal legacy, we know how to entertain. We combine this legacy with an insatiable itch for innovation, embracing the data and technologies that challenge the status quo. Our team is never done obsessing over how best to deliver excellence across television, film, sports, news, and more.

This ambition is a group effort. As challengers at heart, our secret weapon is our talented team of big thinkers, data-driven drivers of growth and innovation. We start by putting people first, embracing empathy and compassion to create a more dynamic, more fulfilling workplace and a *** ter, more enjoyable product. As a company, we embrace the power of transparency and inclusion. We know the best idea can come from anywhere, so we're committed to creating an organization where we act as one and put ego aside. We are determined to forge the next frontier of streaming through trust, teamwork, and talent.

The Position

*** is seeking an experienced, innovative, and collaborative conceptual design leader to oversee visual storytelling, art and design creative across the Brand and Partnerships teams. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of the next phase of the *** Brand and create a brand belief system that will shape decisions across the company and build long-lasting emotional connections with consumers.

As the Art Director, you will be responsible for collaborating with a team of designers (both internally + externally) and partner with freelance ADs to develop and execute on the master brand positioning and strategy. You'll give the conceptual brand work visual life and ensure all shipped work is on-brief, on-brand and on-time.

You'll not only lead the art direction of 360, brand-centric campaigns that will drive customer acquisition, engagement and retention across all the channels but create and foster genuine brand love for *** .

This role will partner closely with its Brand Creative, Brand Marketing and Partnerships counterparts to maximize the impact of marketing opportunities through breakthrough, brand-defining creative. The team will also work with a growing list of best-in-class external brand partners to create the most impactful, compelling and talked about collaborations and activations in entertainment that will allow *** to unlock new channels and engage with new audiences.

The Person

You are an experienced, ambitious, passionate design creative who will inspire, direct and collaborate on big, bold, culturally potent, innovative creative work that will send ripples across the industry. You like to take big, conceptual swings on ideas that are grounded in the needs of the business and help drive both short-term and long-term KPIs. You'll bring a deep experience in design and art direction principles, a compelling point-of-view and perspective on what makes truly great work and have a natural talent of attracting creative talent and building world-class teams across a variety of design disciplines. You thrive on building authentic, truly collaborative partner relationships.

You're passionate about conceptual design and animation for every medium from digital and social assets to OOH billboards to sizzles and hype reels to merch and everything in *** ween.

You are entertainment and pop-culture obsessed, a master of understanding how entertainment and content can connect with audiences on a personal, deeper, emotional level. Whether you're a Bravoholic or Potterhead or Dunder Mifflinite or something else, you'll pack up that fandom and bring it here with you, wearing it like a badge of honor.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience designing for in-house or studio/agency partner teams; link to online portfolio of work that showcases your unbridled design passion required
• A deep design background, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in concept and entertainment design, typography, layout, form, motion design and composition
• Experience collaborating with and designing for creative marketing campaigns with best-in-class Brand partners. You've designed for screens, live events, social, merch and multi *** spaces.
• A proven history of designing breakthrough 360 campaigns across all platforms and inspiring work for a challenger brand in order to differentiate in a crowded marketplace.
• Direct experience building relationships and collaborating with cross-functional partners ( *** , marketing, creative ops), internal creatives (CDs, writers, producers) and external agency partners. You understand how to design for two distinct brand identities in a unified way ( *** + External Partner)

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong track record of success attracting, building, leading and retaining passionate and talented creative design teams and finding best-in-class design agency partners
• Proven ability to proactive solve creative problems, self-motivate and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• An exceptionally creative thinker and communicator with an inquisitive mind that is comfortable and passionate about the intersection of creative, strategy, *** , marketing, consumer insights and design.
• Ability to i *** uence at all levels of an organization, utilizing interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly across departments as well as manage internal and external partners in a dynamic and high-pressure environment; able to evangelize the brand design system & champion creative work across cross-functional teams, including senior leadership.
• Extensive experience making creative decisions in real-time based on qualitative and quantitative research, analyzing performance data and applying that information to creative design work accordingly.
• Strong track record of interacting and working with multiple stakeholders and partnering collaboratively with brand creative, marketing, partnerships, creative ops and consumer insights teams.
• Exceptional presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Expert user of design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, C4D, etc.) preferred.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000 (Bonus eligible)

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- • Degree in Fine Arts/Graphic Design/Visual Communications/Fashion or 10+ commensurate experience
- • At least 5 years' experience in Photo Art Direction. Top Tier fashion retail websites e-commerce preferred
- • 2+ Years of experience in Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
- • Effective written/verbal communication skills and collaborative skills
- • Accustomed to the intensity of the studio environment and expertise in leading creative projects and teams
- • Familiarity with styling, research and visual presentation techniques
- • Knowledge of past and emerging trends, comfortable in a culture of continuous change
- • Ability to facilitate the creative development process, including providing clear direction, and producing work cost effectively and as per the schedule

DESCRIPTION

*** Visual Innovation Services (VIS) builds the world's best online shopping experience through photography, video, graphic design, and usability design enabling millions of customers to make more informed purchasing decisions. Visual Innovation Services (VIS) at *** is a large and fast-growing network of teams located throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on fashion and product photography, photo retouching, graphic design, video and CGI production, automated image acquisition, and image support services. We are continually innovating and setting new industry standards for showcasing 10s of millions of products across multiple global marketplaces. We are obsessed with innovating on behalf of our customers, and continually push beyond the boundaries of traditional e-commerce photography and videography. *** is looking for a highly skilled Photo Studio Art Director (AD) for its fast-paced imaging studio. Successful candidates will be self-starters, strong communicators, very detail-oriented, and highly creative. The AD will be assisting and styling in a range of different categories for e-commerce photography, video and 3D capture and will be contributing to continual style improvements and styling/prep efficiencies. AD will be a key stakeholder of environmental photo and video imaging, and will be engaged in enhancement of visual customer experience. AD will be required to identify new opportunities and drive projects independently in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will have a solid visual culture background and understanding of design trends. The Photo Studio AD will be able to manage multiple tasks, and interact with key stakeholders

Key job responsibilities
• Collaborate with internal creative teams as well as business teams to deliver high-quality, scale-able, on-brand imaging solutions to build a superior customer experience
• Delivering results quickly with little supervision in a dynamic and often ambiguous environment.
• Enhance the team knowledge of best practices and trends in *** Visual Innovation Services (VIS)
• Plan, conceptualize and execute elevated e-commerce, still-life and video content; direct post-production to achieve desired results
• Communicating effectively, including verbal and written skills, and i *** uencing across levels • Assist on set with prepping, prioritizing imaging order, and styling products
• Troubleshoot and prioritize direction for creatives on set
• Use the vision of the brand, buyer requests, and other resources as guides to make specific Styling choice
• Mentor stylists & assistant stylists in the studio
• Organize and maintain the workspace, styling props inventory and request supplies
• Support safety initiatives regarding studio workflow and processes
• Drive creative briefings and support editorial shoots

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Gurgaon, HR, IND

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- • Should be having a portfolio that demonstrates the ability to turn ideas into a strong creative vision for fashion styling and trends.
- • Proven history to manage multiple projects at one time to meet aggressive deadlines. Unwavering attention to detail and an acute awareness that everything counts.
- • Relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business and user interaction priorities • An obsession for delighting customers, with a keen eye for aesthetics
- • Working knowledge of Excel, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
- • Productivity-focused and proven to be a quick problem solver
- • Familiarity with technology driven workflows and AI powered creative tools
- • Professional experience in a high volume, high production operations environment

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to *** Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Concept + Design Studio is the full-ser *** in-house partner for all things creative within Marketing's Global Brand & Creative, DTC, at *** Discovery. Our work spans five teams and encompasses brand identity, campaigns, toolkits, key art, OOH, motion graphics, and print and digital design. Together, we create and translate the brand for any medium to best serve our stories.

We are seeking a talented Art Director who is passionate about design with a focus digital platform creative design. As part of the Content Creative, the AD will be immersed in an engaging, fast-paced environment with opportunities to create original and innovative designs that stay true to our shows. The AD must have strong communication skills, managerial skills, attend business partner meetings, and collaborate within the team and across departments. Above all, they are confident in their instincts, experimental with their work, and receive constructive criticism and feedback effectively. Bring your passion and be a foundational part of our dynamic studio!

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Experience managing a small team of more than one designer varying team (local and remote)
• Hands-on leader, creating various layouts and comps to final key art (digital)
• Assures design deadlines are met
• Execute final designs-adjusting style, images, branding-as well as presentation decks
• Participate in briefing and ideation phase to develop compelling key art that's on-brand
• Brief designers on specific key art projects and, working with Creative Directors, provide constructive feedback
• Work on single IP in all areas of static-content creative-key art development and finishing, digital, marketing decks, and in-situ delivery
• Have a strong understanding of grid use, typography, and hierarchy of information
• Outside-the-box thinker for creative solutions
• Support the Creative Director
• Train junior design staff on new technology, new software knowledge
• Be accountable in every area: adherence to project timelines, account team support and service, and collaboration among all team members
• Take initiative and prioritize tasks; have excellent time management and problem-solving skills
• Take direction from the SVP, VP, Senior Art Directors, and all assigned stakeholders while meeting multiple deadlines
• Participate in the creative/direction process with the SVP, VP, Senior Art Director, and Copywriters
• Gain understanding of business partners' strategies and objectives
• Stay abreast of current technology and design trends in the visual communication industry

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in graphic design with 5+ years' design or agency experience
• Strong visual design skills and portfolio
• Proficient in latest Mac software: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and additional relevant programs
• Top-notch portfolio with a track record of carrying out world-class entertainment campaigns
• Ability to successfully manage time, workflow, and schedule
• Excellent verbal/written communications skills
• Self-starter with the passion, ability, and energy to work in a fast-paced environment
• Clear understanding of meeting project deadlines
• Entertainment industry experience a plus

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits...
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of *** Discovery's total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $95,550.00 - $177,450.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, *** Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].

At *** UK, there's always more to the story. Join Cosmopolitan as our new Art Editor to start the next chapter in your career.

We're the UK's leading premium publisher, and the people behind iconic *** brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Country Living. We've created a working environment that encourages everyone to pull together. We never stop looking for brave new ideas. We'll always try to develop and improve, we trust each other to do our best, and we have fun as we build on our heritage to make history.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will assist the Editor-in-Chief in implementing the creative visions for the brand, and to help maintain/develop them across all platforms. You will also be responsible for working on design and visuals across all products- print, digital, events, marketing materials and commercial projects.

Key duties:

• Oversee, and be the main point of contact for, all visuals across the entire Cosmopolitan brand, across all platforms.
• Concept and mood board all in-house cover shoots within budget, pitching fully fleshed-out briefs to the Editor-in-Chief, along with styling ideas from Fashion, location ideas, photographer ideas, prop requirements, etc. Run these shoots with support from the Picture desk, taking ultimate responsibility for the output and execution on the day.
• Design all magazine covers and supplementary assets, ensuring everything is on-brand, eye-catching and optimised to drive sales at the newsstand.
• Run print Art meetings, from ideation meetings with the wider Art and Picture teams, to pitch meetings with the wider Cosmopolitan editorial team to approve concepts. Ensure this process runs to schedule in accordance with our publication deadlines.
• Be a creative ideas machine, leading from the front in generating cool, modern, on-brand ideas for visuals and layouts that the Cosmopolitan audience will love.
• Design layouts across the magazine, from 8-page long-read investigations with original art, to templated regular pages.
• Work closely with the Production and Subs Hub to ensure a seamless process that works to deadline, runs efficiently and minimises hiccups - from early-stage planning, right through to finaling pages and helping send the magazine to press.
• Build and maintain a brand style guide that can be used across the brand and wider business, directing in fonts, colour palettes, visual identity, etc.
• Design, as required, for digital platforms, working closely with the Site Director and Heads of Departments, to prioritise work accordingly.
• Build a bursting contacts book of artists, illustrators, photographers and freelancers, building relationships along the way.
• Provide constructive feedback to the Senior Art Editor on all the junior heads on the Art Desk, ensuring their work is on-brand, and development opportunities are maximised.
• Liaise and collaborate with other internal departments ranging from licensing and accreditation to commercial and events, apps and newsletters, to ensure all brand materials are visually aligned.

ABOUT YOU

• Experience designing at a senior level.
• Commissioning leading freelance creatives.
• Generating visual ideas and see them through from scratch to publication.
• Supervising more junior designers .
• Ability to forge excellent working relationships with an editorial team
• U *** appable under pressure, ability to juggle multiple projects, collaborative approach to working with multiple editorial teams.
• Absorbing and adapting to different ways of working of different brands and Editor-In-Chiefs.
• Prioritising most pressing work despite competing pressures

**** WE OFFER

At *** UK, you can choose from a huge range of perks and benefits that can help you learn well, work well and live well including:

• 25 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 5 additional holiday days)
• Hybrid working - Three days per week in the office
• Discounted gym membership
• Healthcare cash plan
• Spend a charity day with your favourite good cause
• Life assurance and pension scheme
• Regular socials and more!

There's more to your story than you imagine. And the next chapter begins right here.

*** UK is deeply committed to using our i *** uential brands to reflect the world we want to live in - one that respects, protects, represents and uplifts the voices and opinions of all people. As a business, we recognise the significant benefits of creativity, collaboration and innovation that comes with diverse teams. Not only is diversifying the voices in our organization the right thing to do, but it also helps us to make powerful and exciting content that can be enjoyed by many more people. This is why we're working to build a sense of true belonging within our business and foster a culture in which everyone feels heard.

Job Summary:

Being part of a multi-faceted and phenomenal team, you will be playing a vital role to lead and direct efforts for story development, to conceive, develop and define all creative aspects of the *** Imagineering Hong Kong team on assigned projects and venue at Hong Kong *** land. You will also be closely liaising, aligning and partnering with various lines of business across Hong Kong *** land Resort to ensure the balance of maintaining *** 's high standard of show quality/story telling consistencies along with the needs of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Provides day-to-day creative direction to design disciplines - show design, color design, graphics, lighting, interior design, show writing, character finishing, character concrete, props, animation, audio and a/v, special effects, water effects, visual effects, architectural, horticulture, landscape and engineering for smaller park venues.
• Ensures creative intent is achieved by successfully integrating design with other disciplines and components of facility exterior, interior and area development.
• Leads and mentors design team to ensure show quality of assigned projects. Can give creative direction as empowered by site leader.
• Ensures that venue management, line of business and Facility Ser *** understand the processes of *** Imagineering and Show Quality Standards i.e., Design Services Project Management, Show Awareness Training.
• Leads show quality standards meetings, walk-throughs with area managers and reviews ongoing projects and show quality concerns with various partners.
• Drives show items for resort facility long term planning and set priorities.
• Partners with project management organizations to insure schedules, deliverables and fiscal accountability.
• Collaborates with venue design services manager/design administrator/show producer to ensure creative deliverables, scope, schedule, budget and adherence to *** standards of practice are accomplished.
• Supports site leader in show awareness and training programs. Co-presents all venue show awareness and training programs.
• Develops and leads a strong venue design team by supporting, coaching, and mentoring to insure the continued delivery of a quality product.
• Communicates and i *** uences standards and best practices to design team and worldwide to fellow art director colleagues.
• Provides creative updates to Hong Kong and US based teams as directed by site leader.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited design program or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in themed entertainment (or equivalent) design field. *** experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing/leading a team of creative professionals. Extensive prior knowledge as a project leader, with international experience.
• Strong computer and hand sketching skills. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, In Design, Sketch-up and MS Office Suite - Word, Excel and PowerPoint would consider as added advantages.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills. Exceptional presentation and organization skills. Ability to present and sell ideas/concepts to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to work in all phases of a project's development, including large and complex projects.
• Proficiency in writing, reading and speaking English.
• Strong written and presentation skills
• Self-directed, highly-creative and solutions-oriented thinker
• Ability to thrive in lean, dynamic, fast-paced, multi-cultural work environment

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About Hong Kong *** land Resort:

Hong Kong *** land Resort brings unforgettable, culturally distinctive *** experiences for guests of all ages and nationalities. Hong Kong is home to the fifth *** Resort in the world. The city's landscape and vibrant, diverse culture has inspired our Imagineers to create a variety of entertainment that is unique to Hong Kong *** land Resort.

Hong Kong *** land consists of the following seven themed areas: Adventureland, Fantasyland, Grizzly Gulch, Main Street U.S.A., Mystic Point, Tomorrowland and Toy Story Land. These areas feature themed attractions, entertainment and interactive experiences, restaurants, merchandise shops and refreshment stands. Additionally, there are daily parades and nighttime events. The Resort has three theme resort hotels: Hong Kong *** land Hotel, *** Explorers Lodge and *** 's Hollywood Hotel.

To date, Hong Kong *** land Resort has welcomed millions of Guests. Since 2006, Hong Kong *** land has ranked among the top five most popular places to visit in Hong Kong, according to the Hong Kong Tourism Board's annual Statistical Review.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with HK *** land Mgnt Ltd , which is part of a business we call Hong Kong *** land Resort .

Job Summary:

There are many roles in which our Cast Members bring *** dreams to life. Do you want to be part of the magic behind the magic?

The Plasterer 200 is responsible to perform functions that include but are not limited to plastering normal finishes and simulated finishes (i.e., rock work, brick, stone wood). The removal and installation of tile brick pavers, concrete and asphalt. This will include shop work, field and rehab work ranging from construction to the intricacies of the refurbishment of. It requires the ability to read blue prints, follow engineering instructions and use normal hand tools and power tools. This position provides support to Engineering, all maintenance teams including attractions, ride and show, and infrastructure facilities.

The Plasterer 755 is responsible to perform functions that include but are not limited to model and mold making (fiberglass and silicone), fiberglass repair, and manufacturing and casting parts in materials such as urethanes, epoxies and resins. Those in this position may also include the removal and installation of tile brick pavers, concrete and asphalt, the fabrication of MACON parts and the repair and refurbishment of character heads. This will include shop work, as well as field and rehab work ranging from construction to the intricacies of the refurbishment or model making. It requires the ability to read blue prints, follow engineering instructions and the use of normal hand tools and power tools. This position provides support to Engineering and all maintenance teams including Attractions, Ride and Show, and Infrastructure

Responsibilities:

The Plasterer 200 role is responsible to:

• Have the ability to safely use and maintain basic hand tools, to operate pneumatic and electric powered tools utilizing the proper safety precautions including personal protective equipment, and the ability to operate a man lift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, and both gas and electric powered carts
• To read blueprints and follow engineering instructions. The ability to use or learn to use MAXIMO (a work order tracking system), as well as to follow check lists to safely handle materials, lock-out and tag-out of attractions, operate department equipment and vehicles and know what actions to take in case of a failure
• To remove and repair cement, pavers, asphalt and tile, are required to possess a basic knowledge of how to handle and use molds and models (preferable knowledge of how to fabricate molds and models), and must possess the ability to plaster and apply or carve in the plaster simulated finishes (i.e., rock work, wood, stone, brick, etc.)
• Have the ability to operate a manlift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, bicycle and both gas and electric powered carts

The Plasterer 755 role is responsible to:

• Be able to safely use and maintain basic hand tools
• Have the ability to operate pneumatic and electric-powered tools using the proper safety precautions including personal protective equipment
• Be able to operate a man lift, forklift, scissors lift, truck, bicycle and both gas and electric powered carts
• Be able to read blue prints and follow engineering instructions
• Have the ability to use or learn to use MAXIMO (a work order tracking system)
• Be able to follow check lists to safely handle materials, to lock-out and tag-out attractions, to operate department equipment and vehicles and to know what actions to take in case of a failure
• Have the ability to remove and repair cement, pavers, asphalt and tile

Basic Qualifications:

Plasterer 200:

• Able to work with cementitious materials, resins, epoxies, adhesives, acrylics, urethanes, molds, models and basic tools required of plasterer and a typical maintenance type position
• Familiarity with safety procedures and equipment necessary to accomplish tasks listed previously
• Able to read and interpret blueprints
• Able to read, interpret and follow checklists, written procedures and/or processes.
• Familiar with or have the ability to learn the Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Excellent communicator (express technical ideas, exchange information with WDI personnel, management, and other Cast Members)
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Plasterer 755:

• Experience making and using molds (fiberglass and silicone) highly preferred
• Experience making models
• Experience plastering, applying or carving simulated finishes in plaster (i.e., rock work, wood, stone, brick, etc.)
• Ability to work with fine and sensitive character heads while performing repairs or rehabs
• Experience with cementitious materials, resins, epoxies, adhesives, acrylics, urethanes, molds, models and basic tools required of a Plasterer or a typical maintenance position
• Familiarity with safety procedures and equipment vital to accomplish tasks listed previously
• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints, checklists, written procedures and/or processes
• Familiarity with or the ability to learn the Computerized Maintenance Management System (MAXIMO)

Additional Information:

SCHEDULE AVAILABILITY
Shifts are typically at night, and individuals must have availability to work Sunday through Saturday, any shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift) including holidays, and must be open to any days off.

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The pay rate for this role in California is $36.00 to $44.93 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: *** .

About *** land Resort:

When *** opened *** land on July 17, 1955, he said he hoped it would be "a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." Since then, the *** land Resort has welcomed more than 800 million guests, expanding to become an approximately 500- acre, multifaceted, world-class family resort destination, complete with two renowned *** theme parks, three hotels and the exciting shopping, dining and entertainment area known as Downtown *** District. Through a combination of creativity, technology and innovation, the resort brings storytelling to new heights, and *** land Resort cast members play an integral part in bringing that *** magic to life for thousands of guests every day.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** land Resort .
*** Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.