*Mr. Kringle & Company® Seeks Photography Director for 2015 Season of Kringle's Inventionasium®* Location: Cleveland, OH Job Type: Director of Photography for Interactive Theatrical Experience Production Company: The Mr. Kringle® Company, LLC *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 eacharea and engage in hands-on activities to help Kringle, his family, friends and fellow inventors prepare for the holidayseason. 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. *APPLICATION PROCESS* To apply, reply to this email 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®. Please reply by 2015-10-31. Qualified candidates will be contacted to interview. *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 *OPERATING DATES & HOURS * Previews: November 14 (VIP/Sponsors), 15, 17, 18 6pm -- 8pm Full Production: November 20 (Opening), 3pm - 8pm; 21, 27, 10am - 8pm; 28 (Winterfest), 10am - 9pm; 22, 29, 11am - 7pm December 1-3, 8-10, 14-17, 3pm - 8pm; 4-6, 11-13, 18-23, 10am - 8pm; 11am 7pm; 24 (Closing), 10am - 3pm *TRAINING SCHEDULE* Orientation: Thursday November 5th at 6:30pm Training Period: November 6th to November 19, 2015 Weeknight Sessions: 6:00 -- 10:00pm. Specific Dates TBA Weekend Sessions: Saturday Sessions could be morning or afternoon. Sunday sessions could be afternoon or evening. *COMPENSATION* PAID: $14/Hour [$3500] *PRODUCTION TEAM* Based on original characters and story by: Michael Chiappe Performance Director: Miron Gusso Artistic Director -- Jimmy Langa Operations Director -- Greg Markowitz Hospitality Director -- Jake Hastings This hiring notice was posted by: The Mr. Kringle® Company, LLC