[dorkbotnyc-blabber] [Fwd: Blue Man Group is looking for a Creative Director]

[douglas repetto]

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Subject: 	Blue Man Group is looking for a Creative Director
Date: 	Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:25:21 -0400
From: 	Debbie Mayer <debbiem at blueman.com>



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*Creative Director R&D*



Location:          New York

Title:                 Creative Director, Research & Development

Status:              Full-time/Regular



Blue Man Productions, best known for Blue Man Group, is looking for a
seasoned Creative Director of Research & Development to conceive and
design concepts in all creative areas, including:  sets & scenery;
props; instruments; gadgets; special effects; graphics and other cool,
inspiring new stuff.  The Creative Director will be able to solve
creative problems through innovation and creativity.    Reporting to the
Senior GM/Production, he or she will oversee and direct the work of the
creative teams:  Associate Creative Directors; R&D members; outside
Creative Contractors & Consultants.  He or she will ensure that as new
projects are developed, their progress is continuously communicated to
the CCO & Creative Directors, and that creative feedback is effectively
communicated and applied to the projects teams.



Responsibilities:

     * Ensure that Blue Man Group values and artistic vision are
       understood and supported across the organization.
     * Understand, articulate and build upon the evolving Blue Man visual
       aesthetic
     * Partner with the CCO and Creative Directors to conceive,
       articulate, iterate & execute creative concepts in all areas:
       sets and scenery; props; instruments; gadgets; special effects;
       graphics, etc.
     * Provide leadership for research and development; produce and
       communicate design ideas.
     * Oversee and/or assist with the execution of design and research
       ideas as directed by the Senior GM/Production.



Requirements:

     * Minimum 7+ years leadership experience in creative, collaborative
       environments required.
     * Minimum 5+ years experience in fields of special effects,
       production design, special events or magic industry strongly
       preferred.
     * Proven track record of leadership in large scale design and
       concept execution.
     * Fluency in production and communication of design ideas,
       including:  development of models; sourcing materials and
       fabrications; producing drawings and models.
     * Excellent communication skills.



To be considered, please submit your resume and web links of your work
with the title "Creative Director of R&D" in the subject line to
hr at blueman.com <mailto:hr at blueman.com>

Please do not mail any materials to us at this time.








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