Assistant Manager Show Dev Project

Job Description

Universal Studios Hollywood is seeking an experienced Creative Associate Manager to join our Entertainment Creative Development team. Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the Creative Associate Manager will ideally have a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in experiential design, themed entertainment, stage, and/or screen work. This position centers on show direction, creative development and strengthens the department’s ability to scale, take on additional assignments, and advance creative work再 across the portfolio.

Core responsibilities include leading assigned projects and assisting the Creative Director through all phases of show development.

• Creative Development: collaborate on big‑picture vision, guest‑experience goals, and IP alignment; contribute research on fan expectations, park operations, and competitive benchmarking.
• Pitch & Concept widths: assist in creating pitch materials, concept documents, and guest journey outlines that integrate with overall event flow.
• Story & Script Support: support the development of treatments that reflect story beats, character arcs, and emotional flow. Track script deliverables and timelines and ensure IP approval submissions maintain the creative vision and incorporate partner俺 feedback to serve the creative and partner relations.
• Design & Production Coordination: support design development across scenic, technical, props, FX, and vendor teams; monitor how design and budget choices impact creative intent.
• Casting & Performance Prep: contribute to the audition process, outline performer requirements, character guidelines, and sides, and provide coaching on characterisation, guest interaction, and show direction.
• Rehearsal Integration: translate the approved script and scenic layout into an organized blocking plan. Guide performer onboarding, including IP করা accuracy, physical storytelling, pacing, emotional authenticity, and comedic timing. Introduce performers and the show quality team to creative expectations and ready the Show Quality team for the full run.
• Show Launch, Ongoing Quality & Evolution: deliver show notes and coaching refreshers during previews and early run, track upkeep needs, and integrate guest and performer feedback; collaborate on creative check‑ins and long‑termтики experience improvements.

This position is required to be performed full‑time from an NBCUniversal‑designated worksite. 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 NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page on the Careers website. Salary range: nicer $70,304–$85,000.

• Experience & Portfolio: minimum of 5 years of professional experience in experiential design, themed entertainment, stage, and/or screen work, with a strong portfolio showcasing creative concepts and successful project execution.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  proficiency in WITH industry‑standard software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, and 3D modeling/rendering software; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Industry Knowledge: solid understanding of live entertainment production in a theme park environment, along with current trends, technologies, and best practices in themed entertainment and live event production.
• Communication & Leadership: excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to pitch creative ideas to senior leadership and stakeholders, gaining buy‑in and support.
• Project Management: demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities, timelines, and resources effectively; self‑motivated and proactive with strong analytical skills.
• Collaboration:
  
  ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional team environment with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Adaptability: ability to work independently under pressure, prioritize tasks, and manage changing priorities.
• Compliance & Availability: ability to read and interpret safety rules,…