Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA For those who seem to think that WDI is becoming a creative graveyard, perhaps you should consider applying for this job: <a href="http://jobs.showbizjobs.com/Walt_Disney_Imagineering/Creative_Director.html" target="_blank">http://jobs.showbizjobs.com/Wa lt_Disney_Imagineering/Creative_Director.html</a> CREATIVE DIRECTOR - WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING Location - Glendale, CA <Job Description: Partners with the Disney Creative Entertainment (DCE) Creative team on all spectaculars, parades and fireworks shows for domestic and international parks. Identifies and directs qualified teams of staff and consultant artists to develop world-class entertainment experiences that reinforce the Disney brand, maintain integrity of artistic vision, deliver outstanding Guest experiences and meet operational and financial objectives. Oversees creative collaborators in the development of new creative projects and concepts. Oversees the development and presentation of new concepts in compelling, highly illustrative written treatments, essence drawings or other presentation vehicles when required. Serves as leader on all creative issues on assigned projects. Provides detailed and specific creative direction to all project team members, including artists, producers, project managers, stage managers, etc. Functions as the central filtering point for all creative input from project team members and other stakeholders on assigned projects. Demonstrates leadership savvy, professionalism and sensitivity in responding to input from diverse sources, including executive leaders. Directs and oversees the development of treatments, scripts, storyboards, scenic and costume design, music development and any other creative elements required for parades, fireworks shows as well as daytime and nighttime spectacles. Ensures that artistic integrity and vision are maintained throughout the production process. Serves as a creative "balancing point" when operational, financial or marketing considerations may affect creative content and direction. Oversees collaboration with other artists (directors, designers, etc.) on the final realization of new projects as assigned. Identifies and evaluates new consultant creative talent in a wide variety of disciplines (writers, directors, composers, designers, visual artists, etc.) for assignment to Creative Entertainment projects. Acts as the Creative resource for all Entertainment partners. Ensures that relationships and research, relative to the live entertainment community, are strong and current. Provides creative coaching, guidance and feedback to internal Disney creative staff members and consultants. Job Requirements: Master of Fine Arts Degree or equivalent experience. Minimum 5 years' experience in Visual Art, production design, art direction or creative production. Experience in developing creative projects that appeal specifically to mass audiences. Experience in a wide variety of creative idioms/mediums, especially visually-based works. Demonstrated track record of success in creative team leadership roles. Demonstrated track record of outstanding creative collaboration. Rich portfolio of varied and successful original art, music or design projects that applicant created or produced. Demonstrated team leadership skills, with particular focus on strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills. Demonstrated self-motivation to pursue opportunities/challenges. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to communicate with diverse groups of people with highly varied backgrounds. The successful candidate will be an open communicator who is comfortable working in a highly collaborative environment.>
Originally Posted By MrToadWildRider Geez Creative Director....that's a pretty big one. Good luck to anyone who bites on this monster.
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy Why can't the only qualification be "enthusiasm for pure Disney"? *sigh*
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Click the link to see more about the job.... <a href="http://jobs.showbizjobs.com/Wa" target="_blank">http://jobs.showbizjobs.com/Wa</a> lt_Disney_Imagineering/Creative_Director.html And respond if you feel you have what it takes...
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA what the... try this. <a href="http://jobs.showbizjobs.com/Walt_Disney_Imagineering/Creative_Director.html" target="_blank">http://jobs.showbizjobs.com/Wa lt_Disney_Imagineering/Creative_Director.html</a>
Originally Posted By Blacksheep Uncle I hope all those "internet imagineers" that populate so many website are all out there polishing up their resumes...
Originally Posted By JohnS1 Well, Not to brag or anything, but I could get that job in a heartbeat if I wanted it. I just don't want to work in Glendale! (-;
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA bump -- maybe you could sell your book in the WDI merchandise shop!
Originally Posted By Daannzzz Anyone who can turn small rocks into representations of Disneyland attractions should be the Creative Director at Imagineering. I think WDI should move to Spokane!
