Area Manager, Themed Entertainment & Design and Planning

Company: Carowinds
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:This position supports the Manager, Live Entertainment in creating and implementing over the top and immersive experiences. Overseeing D--cor, Stage Dressing design, and Costuming, this role works closely with both Operational and Technical leaders at a park and corporate level to ensure projects are executed at a high level. The role supports Cedar Fair's continued investment in immersive storytelling, creation of over-the-top experiences.Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages work plans, estimates, schedules and tasks for all creative design and art direction activities in support of the overall Project goals and strategies.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute creative projects from concept to completion
• Develop detailed project plans and timelines and collaborate with creative teams to ensure efficient and successful completion of projects
• Develops and manages strategic sourcing and staffing plans to support show development and production efforts. Makes employment decisions, including hiring, terminating and promotional recommendations. Evaluates subordinate personnel on creative, technical, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Monitor project progress and troubleshoot any issues that arise
• Prepare and present creative presentations
• Ensure all project deliverables meet creative and technical standards
• Manage stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and other creative personnel
• -Ensure appropriate level and number of design, art direction and specialist resources are assigned as needed throughout the project. Negotiates and procures outside resources as necessary. Ensures that staffing and resources are contracted and approved to deliver project deliverables in accordance with and approved project budgets and schedules.Qualifications:
  • Minimum AA in Theatre, Event Planning, BA preferred.
  • Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
  • Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
  • Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.

Keywords: Carowinds, Charlotte , Area Manager, Themed Entertainment & Design and Planning, Hospitality & Tourism , Charlotte, North Carolina