Chad Jones

Sr. Show Writer Oct 2017 – Present

• Lead writer for an upcoming project for Universal Parks & Resorts
• Developed narratives and scripts for attractions, entertainment, and interactive experiences for some of the biggest Intellectual Properties at Universal Parks
• Led a team of writers to develop and produce world-class theme park experiences
  

Creative Director Oct 2016 – Oct 2017

• Responsible for the vision for all creative aspects of the Pets: Off the Leash attraction for Universal Studios Hollywood through concept and schematic phases
• Led a team of artists and designers through the phases of concept and schematic
• Oversaw deliverables including show script, concept art, storyboards, mock ups, and show set packages
• Worked with both internal and external partners leading brainstorming sessions, developing the ride narrative, and designing the guest experience
• Presented creative concepts to internal and external executive partners

• Led a team of art directors and designers overseeing the multiple projects including attractions to seasonal park overlays
• Interfaced with various departments to execute creative requests, review work, and present creative concepts to fulfill their business needs
• Met with brand partners to make sure their intellectual properties were properly represented in the park
• Maintained the high show quality standards guests have come to expect from Universal Studios theme parks
• Key projects included:
  • Shin-Godzilla: The Real, a Cinema 4D experience featuring the first ever theme park appearance of the legendary King of Monsters
  • The Flying Dinosaur, serving as field art director for USJ’s latest thrill ride
  • Dragonball Z: The Real, this Cinema 4D experience was part of the Jump Festival celebrating Japanese Anime

• Designed and created experiences that look at the future of theme park entertainment
• Developed games and experiences for attraction queues, leveraging mobile devices and themed environments
• Creative oversight of internal creative resources and external vendors
• Key projects included:
  • Fun Wheel Challenge, a mobile game that uses the Ferris wheel at Disney California Adventure as part of the experience
  • The Optimist, an alternate reality game based on the film Tomorrowland
  • Legends of Frontierland, an in-park, interactive role-playing experience

• Developed experiences and games for web, mobile, and theme park environments
• Produced proof-of-concept and prototype mobile apps
• Created next-generation media concepts for Walt Disney World
• Wrote copy for web, mobile and media
• Presented creative concepts to internal and external executive partners
• Managed external vendors

• Developed experiences and games for web, mobile, and theme park environments
• Produced proof-of-concept and prototype mobile apps
• Created next-generation media concepts for Walt Disney World
• Wrote copy for web, mobile and media
• Presented creative concepts to internal and external executive partners
• Managed external vendors

• Managed and coordinated writers, artists, graphic designers and web developers
• Oversaw deadlines and production schedules for multiple intellectual properties
• Wrote comics, graphic novels, and marketing materials
• Created graphics and oversaw art direction
• Edited scripts, comic books and graphic novels for content