Head of Theatrical Development

• Location Los Angeles, California, United States of America

• Job ID 0000016558

• Category Creative & Design

Job Description

Do you want to be part of bringing the LEGO Brand to life on the big screen for generations of fans to enjoy? Come join us as our Head of Theatrical Development!

In this newly created position, you will be the LEGO Group’s point of contact for all theatrical productions, representing the brand with our agency and key entertainment partners. You will think creatively and strategically about how to grow our presence in the entertainment world and how to reach our audience in new and exciting ways!

Core Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain overview of all projects in development and provide creative direction on active projects

• Meet with talent to create curiosity about LEGO films and brainstorm future creative ideas

• Design custom LEGO Brand Immersion experience for filmmakers and conduct sessions

• Review treatments and scripts. Set up internal “Creative Braintrust” to solicit input/notes & consolidate internal input for submission to partners

• Curate list of potential director, writer, talent to work on LEGO entertainment projects

• Follow up with partners and agencies on a regular and ongoing basis to ensure LEGO projects are prioritized

• Brainstorm, pitch, research and build materials for development concepts, including one pagers, decks and strategy initiatives as directed.

Play your part in our team succeeding:

The LEGO Entertainment Partners and Content team provides thought leadership, innovation and expertise regarding storytelling, licensing and branded entertainment and builds outstanding relationships within the global entertainment & licensing community.

Entertainment content for the LEGO Brand is a key driver of engagement and contributes to building the LEGO Brand and creating fandom. Building on the success of the four theatrical films launched between 2014 and 2019, the Director of Theatrical Development will lead development of new feature films working closely with SVP EPC and with external partners to create a pipeline of high-quality films that are aligned with long-term brand objectives.

Do you have what it takes?

• A passion for and knowledge of movies

• Significant experience in the creative development process and production of feature films

• Strong, reputable, and proven story development experience and ability to successfully pitch ideas

• An established reputation and relationships with producers, directors, writers, agents, talent, and creative community in general

• Ability to effectively conduct outreach to creative community to encourage external pitches; provide clear direction in all facets of development

• Team player who thrives in a collaborative work environment

• Global perspective and appreciation for different cultures

Additional details on this position

• Our workplace enables our LEGO® colleagues to be and do their best at work. Introducing a flexible way of working through a hybrid working model is a great example of how we live up to our ambition. This 3-day in the office hybrid working model will exemplify our People Promise by embracing the different life situations of our colleagues.

• The salary for this position has a range of <$151,000 - $226,000> based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

What’s in it for you? Here is what to expect:

Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellness – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.

Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached, you’ll be rewarded through our global bonus scheme.

Join the global LEGO® team

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

Build your career brick by brick at the LEGO Group.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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