Resident Creative - RWS Global
New York, NY
About the Job
As the world’s largest producer of groundbreaking live entertainment, RWS Global creates meaningful connections and customized experiences spanning from theatrical productions to events, multimedia and more. In 2024, the entertainment leaders expanded capabilities into live sporting events with the introduction of RWS Global Sports.
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Executive Creative Director the Resident Creative is responsible for supporting the creation for RWS experiences. From dreaming up the next big holiday wonderland, immersive activation, haunted house, light-up experience, opening ceremony for sporting event, large stage production or food & beverage revenue driving experience, the Resident Creative is also responsible for upholding the RWS brand standards and ensuring the creative vision is executed to client specifications.
Roles and Responsibilities
Company Benefits
Salary: $65k – 70k
Status: Mobile (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
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.
Headquartered in New York, London, Cincinnati and Sydney with dedicated RWS Studios in NYC and the UK to serve its vast talent pipeline and client base, RWS Global serves major brands and corporations, theatres, cruise lines, sports properties, live venues, parks, resorts and more. Offering end-to-end services from ideation to operations, RWS Global’s team of world-class designers, creators, producers and visionary talent provide unrivaled scale, producing over one million live moments every day and employing over 8,000 individuals worldwide.
The RWS Global roster of clients includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Commonwealth Games, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, International Cricket Council, Invictus Games, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Rugby World Cup, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Sr. Executive Creative Director the Resident Creative is responsible for supporting the creation for RWS experiences. From dreaming up the next big holiday wonderland, immersive activation, haunted house, light-up experience, opening ceremony for sporting event, large stage production or food & beverage revenue driving experience, the Resident Creative is also responsible for upholding the RWS brand standards and ensuring the creative vision is executed to client specifications.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Active creative development and/or creative direction for experiences in the leisure and attractions space.
- Establish a creative vision and manage its implementation, including direction & choreography, scenic design, costume design, media design, lighting design and music production.
- Boldly ideate and write original concepts and/or shows across multiple genres .
- Effectively collaborate with all creatives and departments to manage the project within its creative and budgetary means.
- Support concept development and creative development processes for experiences, including character development, scripting, initial creative and storyboards.
- Develop experiences incorporating food, beverage and merchandise when applicable.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the production & operations, talent, and extended creative teams.
- Source and vet creative contractors, when needed, to help deliver our experiences.
- Create close partnerships across the company to work as a cohesive team and identify new opportunities for growth.
- Stay abreast of market developments, new products and technologies as well as emerging avenues in the industry.
- Support development of ideas and/or entertainment programs that can become scalable executions (and future revenue streams).
- Seek out new vendor partners to build relationships in order to keep the company’s offerings relevant.
- Budget oversight on a per-project basis.
- Coordinate and manage scheduling with on-site management.
- Provide administrative support for the directors and other production personnel.
- Bachelor's degree in Theatre, Playwriting, Scripting, Creative Direction, or equivalent practical experience
- 2 years of experience creation in events, live entertainment, or leisure & attractions.
- Versatile experience in directing and/or writing live entertainment productions, narratives, immersive experiences and/or interactive installations.
- Experience in creating permanent experiences and also short-term experiences.
- Experience and/or knowledge in food, beverage and merchandise and incorporating into experiences and/or events.
- Passionate about leisure and attractions entertainment.
- Attention to detail: please type the word “Blue Iguana” on the top your resume prior to applying
- Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, projects, ad hoc assignments, and deadlines
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) or willingness to learn
- Motivated and effective self-starter with a record of project success
- Independent worker with capacity for multi-tasking
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability/experience in light choreography and movement a plus
- A flexible schedule allowing for approximately up to 40% travel
Company Benefits
- Progressive PTO
- Health benefits- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Paid parental leave
- 401k
- Employee Enrichment Programs
- Summer Fridays
Salary: $65k – 70k
Status: Mobile (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)
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.
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