Manager – Art Direction - Experiences

Manager – Art Direction – Experiences

Demonstrated, 10+ years of creative design experience in the architectural design, environmental design, hospitality design, exhibition design, theatrical design, or location based entertainment industry, with a strong combination of practical field and leadership experience
Must have experience working with both temporary and long-lasting environments
Demonstrated experience in applying brand strategy & visual identity into principles of design and actual design direction
A keen understanding of IP in environmental design, and various applications of IP in design
A dynamic portfolio demonstrating strong experience in graphic design, color design, and building comprehensive art direction packages that have resulted in a body of best-in-class creative & experiential projects
A portfolio of diverse and different design styles showcasing a desire to try out new things
A passion to innovate, finding new ways of creating emotional connection to our guests, and to break the norm
Skilled deployment of digital design tools such as Sketch Up, Maya, Blender, Revit, Rhino; plus design/illustration tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, etc. (note: we’re not bound to a specific program)
In-depth knowledge of production methods and materials, finishes
Ability to make difficult (yet informed) decisions, always in the best interest of Netflix
Excellent communication skills, both verbally and digitally
Excellent organizing skills using digital tools and Google suite

Act as a key partner to the Creative Manager and Producer in charge to by advancing concepts and design details in early design phases, as well as to develop, supervise and implement the creative vision for Netflix House
Deliver layouts, illustrations, drawings or 3D models to document decisions and creative ideas as outcomes of team discussions
Evangelize and translate the Netflix House brand purpose, brand visual identity, and experiential pillars into the day-to-day art direction details to ensure a creative throughline; be able to articulate the “why” behind our design decisions across various internal and external partners
Collaborate with the Production Designer to define and realize proof-of-concept mockups
Develop art direction packages & reference materials for external vendors from design through production phases in order to articulate the design direction clearly at all working levels. This may include: mood boards, material references, texture references, color design, graphics design, redlined shop drawings
Work with cross-functional leads to protect the Creative connective thread to all other workstreams, including Marketing, Operations, Retail, Food & Beverage, & Attraction Production
Be onsite to oversee creative excellence during the construction, installation, & programming phase on site
Benchmark new and existing attractions, visit relevant trade shows and attend seminars to always be on the forefront of innovation and new directions for our industry