MR. KRINGLE & COMPANY SEEKS PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR FOR 2016 SEASON OF KRINGLE'S INVENTIONASIUM

Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Type: Director of Photography for Interactive Holiday Experience with Mr. Kringle
Production Company: The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC

COMPENSATION
PAID: $14/Hour / $4000 

OVERVIEW -- KRINGLE'S INVENTIONASIUM
Kringle's Inventionasium is a 60 minute, fully immersive, interactive theatrical experience developed in Cleveland by the Mr. Kringle Company, LLC in association with the Mr. Kringle Licensing Group.

The Inventionasium is Mr. Kringle's top secret inventing laboratory. Guests tour different departments, explore each area and engage in hands-on activities to help Kringle, his family, friends and fellow inventors prepare for the holiday season. The experience concludes with a photo opportunity and private visit with Mr. Kringle as well as a trip through Kringle's Toy Shoppe.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The right Photography Director would effectively and efficiently manage the daily photography operations by following and enforcing the expectations and guidelines set forth by Mr. Kringle while continuing to promote a positive, fun and playful atmosphere.

Responsible for all pre-show preparations; Hiring, training, scheduling and managing of photographers and sales team; Monitoring, ordering, inventory of stock and photography equipment; Installation, set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of all provided equipment (Canon DSLR Cameras + Accessories) and software (Express Digital Darkroom); Handling of all Customer Service issues with regard to Digital and Print Photography. Daily on-site management and supervision of photography sales staff; Cleanliness and upkeep of equipment as well as designated
photography areas. Must be able to work weekdays and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS
A qualified Individual would meet the following criteria:

 Thrives in team environment
 Outgoing personality
 Loves working with families and children
 Willing to make a difference in a guest's experience
 Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
 Adapts quickly to unexpected situations & uses good judgment under pressure
 Highly skilled in the areas of problem solving, organization & interpersonal communication
 Excellence in efficient time management and multi-tasking
 Exercises a sense of humor on a daily basis
 Available to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
 +3 Years Professional Photography Experience
 Experience with Event Photography preferred

APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, email jobs@mrkringle.com with:
1. Current Headshot & Resume
2. Three Photos from your Portfolio or provide a link to view your work online.
3. Please include a brief paragraph expressing your interest in working with Mr. Kringle.

Qualified candidates will be contacted to interview.

OPERATING DATES & HOURS 
Previews:
November 12, 13, 15, 16 5pm -- 8pm

Full Production:
November 19, 20, 26, 27 / December 3-4, 10-11, 17-23 
10am - 8pm, 10am - 7pm Sundays

November 18, 25 / December 1-2, 7-9, 14-16 
3pm - 8pm

December 24 
10am - 3pm

TRAINING SCHEDULE
Training Period: November 7th to November 12, 2016

PRODUCTION TEAM
Performance Director: Cory Markowitz
Artistic Director: Jimmy Langa
Conceptual Director: Michael Chiappe
Human Resource Director: Greg Markowitz 
Hospitality Director:  Jake Hastings

This hiring notice was posted by: The Mr. Kringle Company, LLC