JRA-Part of RWS Global is a leading force in the themed entertainment industry, dedicated to creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. With a rich history of innovative projects, we are seeking a Studio Director to join our team.
Reporting directly to the VP of Design, the Studio Director, plays a pivotal role in shaping the creative vision of themed entertainment projects. You will lead and inspire a team of designers, guiding them to translate concepts into captivating experiences. This role encompasses overseeing the design process, ensuring excellence in creative execution, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Guide the creative vision for themed entertainment projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand identity.
- Inspire and mentor a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence.
- Serve as the main contact for the inception and design development phases of an assigned project, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while upholding JRA's creative and visual standard.
- Motivate and influence the project team to provide excellent and efficient design solutions to custom suit the project.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Design and the Vice President of Creative in setting project design standards, creative intent and ensuring their consistent application.
- Oversee the design process from concept development to implementation, maintaining creative intent throughout.
- Assures that work effort, both internally and via outside resources, is tracking properly in terms of hours and available budget allocations.
- Review and comment, providing feedback to the project design team including various subcontractors, disciplines, and vendors.
- Travel domestically or internationally as required to support project design development, presentations, or proposals.
- Collaborate closely with project managers, coordinators, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of design concepts into project execution.
- Work with the VP of Design to co-lead interfaces with other design disciplines and maintain creative intent.
- Assist Business Development and Marketing as required, including creative support, project summaries, charrettes, project tracking, client interviews, presentations, and marketing briefs/articles.
- Provide leadership and support for design team members, fostering professional development and growth.
- Evaluate team members and recommend opportunities for advancement and additional support as needed
- Collaborate with the VP of Design and the VP of Creative in client interactions, presenting and refining design concepts based on client feedback.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering creative solutions that exceed expectations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
- Proven experience in a leadership role in themed entertainment design.
- Strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of successful design projects.
- Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in design software and tools
- Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, or equivalent experience in themed entertainment
Company Benefits
Progressive PTO, Commuter benefits, Health benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision, paid parental leave, 401k, Employee Enrichment Program, Summer Fridays
Estimated Start Date: ASAP
Status: Mobile (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Salary: Competitive salary
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE
Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee's individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So bring all of who you are, no questions asked.