Media Production Director

Roles and responsibilities

Qiddiya Investment Company is seeking a talented and driven Manager - Media Production to oversee our media content creation efforts for a new Theme Park. In this role, you will manage the development and integration for all scopes related to experiential digital media content.

Responsibilities

• Champions QIC's "Safety First" value, specifically confident in enacting ‘Stop Work' authority, engage in relevant health/safety/wellbeing standards and behaviors.
• Demonstrates positive workplace behaviors, in line with the Qiddiya Values, at all times.
• Manages, coaches and mentors' junior staff to successfully contribute to the department deliverables, behaviors, and safety culture.
• Presents a regular media development progress report update to the Project Executive and regularly keep informed of ongoing activities, developments and issues.
• Manages key processes related to tendering and contract management by working with internal parties to develop necessary documentation and required scope inputs
• Collaborates with various internal departments and external parties to effectively manage the required interfaces to reach the stated goals within the project program
• Manages media development in coordination with external media consultants from concept through to site integration stages ensuring conformity to the project stated objectives, and in line with Ways of Working (WOW).
• Works closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to fully understand project requirements and create innovative media production solutions that satisfy QIC standards
• Manages the media review, approval, and sign off process by all stakeholders such as IP, Park Operations, LDC, QIC Creative, Creative Guardianship consultants, etc.
• Manages critical mock-ups and workshops in coordination with external consultants and contractors to mitigate possible show integration and media development issues
• Assesses media consultant submittals to ensure quality and technical conformity with appropriate compliance to correct processes and procedures
• Facilitates, and coordinates the distribution of all media and show information to relevant stakeholders and consultant
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure effective on-site integration activities of media deliverables to ensure commercial, technical, and creative compliance with the project objective
• Supports other QIC districts with media development requests as required by the business
• Prepares and participates in key media presentations to internal senior management as required by the business.

Desired candidate profile

• Bachelor's degree in: Media / Film / TV Production, Arts, Communication, Project Management, or relevant field of study.
• Professional registration in respective discipline (or similar - i.e. Chartered Engineer) would be an advantage
• Registration as a Project Management Professional (PMP) would be an advantage
• Experience required in producing media content specific for theme parks and LBE projects
• 6 - 10 years' min relevant experience in media production and integration specifically for theme parks or other LBE
• Expert knowledge in audio and video content production processes and industry standards
• Firsthand experience in producing and managing media pipelines such as film production and postproduction, VFX, CGI, 3D / 2D animation, music composition, sound design, VO recording, etc.
• Proficiency in project management tools required.
• Relevant experience in managing and producing media for non-conventional formats and pipelines such as stereoscopic, projection mapping, augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality, game development...etc., preferred
• Leverage in-depth knowledge of media software and related tools is necessary.
• Proficiency in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premier Pro, After Effects, etc.) preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya and UNREAL software preferred. Proficiency in other 3D software is an advantage
• Previous KSA/Middle East experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Arabic or Japanese Language is an advantage
• Foster a culture of Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing business requirements.
• Leverages exceptional written and verbal skills in English to effectively articulate ideas, strategies, and project performance to a range of audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Expertly manages and prioritizes the workload, deadline driven.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, coupled with attention to detail, is necessary
• Strong project management skills, including experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Major program experience - managing multiple projects, conflicting priorities, and stakeholders.
• Experience in managing media vendors to deliver on time and on budget while maintaining quality and creative intent.