Artistic Manager – KidZania

Job description / Role

M.H Alshaya Co. has entered into a partnership with KidZania, the award winning family entertainment and education brand, to develop and manage a 5,000 sq.m. KidZania State at The Avenues in Kuwait. Expected to open in 2012, KidZania will be a major new tenant in phase three of the mall, which is currently under development.

KidZania, or 'The Land of Cool Kids', is a unique concept in family entertainment, helping children understand and manage the world they are growing into. Designed as a real city with streets, buildings and even an airport, everything in KidZania is scaled down to kid's size. Children can experience what it is like to become a doctor, a banker, a policeman, a DJ or one of over 90 other adult roles in a fun and safe environment that helps nurture their creativity, stimulate their imagination, and expand their experiences as they play and learn at the same time.

KidZania was established in Mexico and first opened its doors to children in 1999. Today KidZania operates eight edutainment centres in six countries worldwide across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East and has welcomed more than four million visitors in 2010.

The Role:
Coordinate and operate the establishment's in which children have artistic participation. As the Artistic Manager it will be your responsibility to develop and conduct entertainment shows, to include acting, dance, Singing, Puppetry, Art and craft etc. You will constantly be required to come up with new seasonal artistic activities and ensure that they are implemented in various forms throughout KidZania's.

Responsibilities:
* Oversee the artistic development of all shows and correct presentation deviations to the end of giving an excellent performance
* Coordinate and direct artistic and technical team rehearsals to guarantee performance quality through constant training
* Oversee and coordinate maintenance for the theater area and artistic establishments as well as of their technical equipment to insure good functioning and visitor safety
* Coordinate with trainers the subjects to be taught to new collaborators and guarantee through evaluations personnel development
* Coordinate the maintenance of the artistic area equipment and building to guarantee that the shows and presentations comply with standards
* Insure the supply and correct use of raw materials in the establishments and backdrop and costume elements in presentations and artistic activities
* Implement the dynamics in compliance with what has been established by the commercial partners
* Direct the KidZania parade and oversee it daily
* Generate and direct the seasonal artistic activities
* Coordinate the KidZania dance choreography training given by the artistic area to other park areas and interaction with visitors quality
* Compliance with presentation and rehearsal schedules given to clients
* Coordinate with Human Resources the permanent personnel training in regards to service subjects, work quality and KidZania standards
* Supervise the service on a daily basis, with a checklist and in compliance with image standards and establishment functionality; as well as do visitor appraisals

Requirements

 Skills and Experience:
* Minimum 2 years experience at in an Artisitic Direction role
* Experience in script writing and adapting
* Group management and control
* Works well under pressure
* Short and long term result focus
* Good Organization Skills
* Strong Communication and Interpersonal
* Pro activity, creativity
* Shows Leadership
* Team work approach

About the Company

As a leading international franchise operator, with nearly 90 of the world’s most recognised brands in its portfolio, Alshaya Group brings great shopping, dining, leisure and hospitality experiences to millions of customers across the Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Turkey, Europe and beyond.

Alshaya Group is a dynamic multinational business and family owned enterprise with a consistent record of growth and innovation. For 35 years, Alshaya has been a pioneering force in brand franchising, using its exceptional knowledge and experience to expand at pace.

Our portfolio of well-loved international brands includes Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang’s, The Cheesecake Factory, The Body Shop, M.A.C, Victoria’s Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn, KidZania and, coming soon, Hampton by Hilton.

From one retail franchise store opened in Kuwait in 1983, Alshaya Group has consistently grown and diversified and today offers customers an unparalleled choice of brands across multiple sectors; Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings, Leisure & Entertainment, and Hotels. A diverse, skilled team of 53,000 people from 120 nationalities support more than 4,000 stores, cafes, restaurants and leisure destinations, a growing online business and a commitment to delivering great customer experiences.