Artistic Director

Reporting to General Manager, the Artistic Director will be responsible for the overall leadership of artistic performances, entertainment elements and show content of City of Dreams and House of Dancing Water. The Artistic Director leads the Artistic teams, including the Artists, Stage Management, Performer Wellness and Coaching, and supports the General Manager to manage and deliver artistic content, and business results. The Artistic Director shall provide high level planning, development, support, and consultation to ensure the team is commitment to company standards, values, and principles. Lead communicate and collaborate with all internal and external departments, parties, suppliers, vendors, and develop a strong partnership within the Artistic, Technical and Customer Service departments.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

SHOW OPERATIONS

• Run the Artistic Division, including the Artists, Stage Management, Performer Wellness and Coaching.
• Maintain and refine the artistic intent of the Conceptors in all aspects, staging, lighting, etc.  Direct beneficial and/or necessary modifications of the show to ensure the continuance of the artistic intent. 
• Ensure a deep understanding and commitment to the show concept within the Cast and Artistic division.
• Develop and maintain the Show Bible and applicable Artistic division SOP required for the ongoing operations of the show.
• Supervise the Artistic Division and the ensemble in its daily operations.
• Manage objective setting and performance evaluations of Artists and Artistic staff.
• Manage the integration and training of replacement artists and backup performers.
• Nourish the overall artistic environment of the company through the implementation of artistic development workshops and master classes.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor budget, forecasts and expenses on an ongoing basis.
• Set objectives and validate Operational processes, including department policy & procedure, operational SOP, KPIs, Flow charts, guidelines, and training handbooks.
• Develop and present Operational Budgeting Strategy, Process, and Management Tools.

Support and collaborate

• Lead the Artistic division departments towards productive coordination with Technical and Customer Service departments in the management of a safe working environment.
• Provide support and active communication and collaboration with all related department, including but not limited to Human Resources, Environmental Services, Security, IT, Sales and Marketing, PR, and Finance, etc. to ensure a smooth successful continuity of show operations and content development where necessary.
• Manage special event performances, as required.
• Perform other reasonable tasks and projects assigned by General Manager

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Ability to read and communicate in English, knowledge of Cantonese / Mandarin and other language is an advantage
• Professionally presented and behaved
• Timely completion of delegated tasks with accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience   

• At least 10 years of experience in similar position on large scale show or entertainment facilities

Education   

• University graduate

Skills / Competencies    

• A passion for the artistic performance environment
• Business acumen, sound practical judgement combined with the ability to manage both human and financial resources
• Demonstrated professional maturity, with the ability to balance creative and corporate demands and work in a multicultural environment
• Solid and consultative leadership skills; ability to build, develop, and motivate a diverse group of artists and staff, nurture and leverage their talents, build high-performing teams, and motivate and inspire creative people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization with sensitivity to the needs of highly creative, artistic individuals
• Strong commitment to “the show must go on” approach, whatever obstacles or challenges may appear
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and hardworking
• Ability to remain calm in a turbulent environment while demonstrating a sense of prioritization to meet tight deadlines
• Strategic planning experience
• Ability to view diversity as a source of creative inspiration and welcome a range of cultural viewpoints and ideas