DO WHAT YOU LOVE!
Unique Vacations, Inc. -- an affiliate of the worldwide representative for Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts -- is seeking a forward-thinking Creative Production Specialist to join its remarkable Miami-based, in-house team.
WHO ARE WE?
Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts. We provide exclusive, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotions, and creative services to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which guests have come to adore for 40 years and counting for Sandals & Beaches Resorts.
You can learn more about the brands we represent by visiting www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com.
We are ever-dedicated to our customers, vendors, and our most precious commodity -- our TEAM! At Unique Vacations, Inc. we know our company is most powerful when everyone can make their mark. When you do what you love, you will be empowered to create the future that you want!
APPLY, CREATE, IMPACT:
If you’re ready to make an impact on one of the world’s most renowned hospitality brands, we invite you to apply for the Creative Production Specialist via our career portal: http://www.uvcareers.com/
LOCATION REQUIREMENT – PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is NOT a remote position. This position is based in Miami, Florida and requires an on-site presence. Candidates must be available to work locally in Miami and attend off-site production activities, meetings, photo/video shoots, press checks, installations, vendor visits, and other production-related activities as required. International travel may be required as needed.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Creative Production Specialist to join and support our in-house Production Management team in Miami, Florida. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and project-management skills with practical knowledge of creative production across multiple channels. This role supports projects from initial planning and estimating through production, delivery, and final execution, working closely with internal creative teams, vendors, production partners, and other stakeholders.
JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Assist the production team with communications with external vendors for print, photography, video, digital or other special projects including but not limited to estimating, project tracking, and follow up with accounting.
● Use Monday.com, Dropbox, and other online platforms as needed to maintain departmental communications, project organization, tracking and more.
● Assist with research and gathering information for projects such as mood boards, production samples, etc.
● Assist the production team with preparation for shoots, including organizing equipment, props, etc.
● Act as a liaison between Creative and Resort Operations teams, and other company stakeholders, prior to, during shoots and in post-production as needed.
● Coordinate communication and distribution of shoot documents such as schedules, call sheets, and releases.
● Coordinate logistics with production team for crew and talent, including transportation and accommodations.
● Help coordinate set up and break down of production with crew and resort team.
● Participate in pre-and post-production tasks, such as file naming, organization, and storage back-up.
● Provide general support to the production team as needed, including running errands and obtaining supplies.
● Monitor and track inventory of production supplies and company equipment.
● Assist in other aspects of pre-production and production-related tasks ad hoc. These would be items that can be related to most aspects of production and can exist extemporaneously (that are not initially part of a modeled process flow)
COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications include:
- Print Production: Knowledge of commercial printing processes, production specifications, substrates/materials, color, finishing, proofing, prepress, vendor coordination, quality control, and delivery.
- Video / TV Commercial Production: Experience supporting and coordinating video productions from pre-production through shoot, post-production, and final delivery. Familiarity with television and commercial production workflows, including production coordination, post-production, specifications, trafficking, and final asset delivery.
- Photo / Video Shoot Production: Experience coordinating photo shoots, including schedules, locations, talent, photographers, crews, equipment, vendors, production logistics, and deliverables.
- OOH (Out-of-Home) Production: Working knowledge of OOH production, including billboards, large-format graphics, signage, displays, installations, and related production specifications.
- Digital Production: Experience coordinating the production and delivery of digital creative assets across various platforms and formats.
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- Previous work experience in print / photo / video production environment is required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to travel internationally and work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, evenings and holidays (due to ad hoc projects and business decisions).
- Must have a valid Passport and the ability to travel internationally.
- Basic knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office a must.
- Knowledge of post-production software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, etc.) is a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
Outlined below are the academic qualifications and length and type of experience deemed necessary by Unique Vacations Inc. in order to perform the role of Creative Production Specialist competently.
Education: Associate or bachelor's degree (A.A. / B. A.) from four-year College or university; and two to three years of experience with a production, advertising, or creative design studio; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: Minimum 5 year(s) background or experience in tourism or hospitality industry is a plus.
BENEFITS:
We offer a full benefits package including:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Employer paid life insurance, STD, and LTD
- Sick days
- Vacation days
- 9 Holidays
- Tuition assistance
- Parental leave
- 401K plan with a company match
Additional perk: After 6 months of continuous employment, you may visit the resorts we represent at a discounted rate.
Once you visit one of the properties, you will not only experience the best of what the brand has to offer but you will get to see first-hand what makes us so passionate and most of all so “Unique”.
ABOUT UNIQUE VACATIONS:
Unique Vacations Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts – exclusively providing, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotions, and creative services to showcase the Luxury Included experience, which the guests have come to adore for 40 years and counting for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Designed for couples in love, Sandals Resorts boasts 19 Luxury Included resorts located on the Caribbean’s best beaches in Jamaica, Bahamas, Barbados, Antigua, Curaçao, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenada. The family-friend resorts for everyone, Beaches Resorts offers magnificent locations in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.
We are headquartered in sunny South Florida – a hop, skip and a jump from the glorious Caribbean islands.
Learn more about the brands we represent at www.sandals.com and www.beaches.com.
Skills Required
- Associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two to three years of experience in a production, advertising, or creative design studio
- Previous work experience in a print, photo, or video production environment
- Knowledge of commercial printing processes, production specifications, substrates, color, finishing, proofing, prepress, vendor coordination, quality control, and delivery
- Experience supporting and coordinating video productions from pre-production through final delivery
- Experience coordinating photo shoots, including schedules, locations, talent, crews, equipment, vendors, logistics, and deliverables
- Working knowledge of out-of-home production, including billboards, large-format graphics, signage, displays, and installations
- Experience coordinating digital creative asset production and delivery
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on-site in Miami, Florida
- Ability to travel internationally and work flexible hours, including occasional weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally
- Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of post-production software such as Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or After Effects
- Five years of experience in the tourism or hospitality industry
What We Do
Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. It brings the resorts’ Caribbean experience to consumers and travelers around the world through sales, marketing, public relations, advertising and creative services. It cultivates the brands among consumers, trade partners, media and industry professionals, while supporting retail travel partners with comprehensive agent education and reward-and-recognition programs.
