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VP Development

Camden, NJ · On-site

$160K - $180K/yr

... finance, design, legal and construction professionals, as well as administrative platforms ... The VP will support the Regional Vice President in the early stages of the development process ...

... finance, design, legal and construction professionals, as well as administrative platforms ... The VP will support the Regional Vice President in the early stages of the development process ...

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How much do vice president creature design jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president creature design in the United States is $157,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Creature Design vs Lead Creature Designer?

AspectVice President Creature DesignLead Creature Designer
CredentialsAdvanced degree in art, design, or related field; extensive industry experienceBachelor's or master's in art or design; significant creature design experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive leadership in creative teams, strategic planningHands-on design work, team mentorship, project execution
Industry UsageUsed in large studios, overseeing multiple projectsCommon in studios, focused on design execution
Search & ComparisonOften searched by industry professionals seeking leadership rolesOften searched by artists and designers focused on technical skills

The Vice President Creature Design typically holds a strategic leadership role, overseeing creative teams and project direction, while the Lead Creature Designer is more hands-on, focusing on creating and refining creature designs. Both roles require strong artistic skills, but the VP position emphasizes management and strategic planning, whereas the Lead role emphasizes technical expertise and design execution.

What are Vice President Creature Design?

A Vice President of Creature Design is a senior executive responsible for leading the creative and managerial aspects of designing creatures for film, television, video games, or themed entertainment. They oversee teams of artists, sculptors, animators, and technical staff to ensure the development of original and visually compelling creature concepts that align with the project's vision. The role involves collaborating with directors, producers, and other department heads, managing budgets and timelines, and setting the overall creative direction for creature design within the company or production. Typically, this position requires extensive experience in visual effects, animation, or related fields, as well as strong leadership and communication skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Vice President of Creature Design, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Vice President of Creature Design, you need extensive experience in concept art, character design, 3D modeling, and a strong portfolio, often paired with a degree in fine arts, animation, or a related field. Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, ZBrush, Maya, and familiarity with production pipelines is typically required. Exceptional leadership, creative vision, communication, and project management skills set outstanding candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure the seamless creation of compelling creature designs that align with project goals and inspire creative teams within demanding production environments.

How does a Vice President of Creature Design typically collaborate with other departments during a film or game production?

As a Vice President of Creature Design, you will work closely with various creative and technical departments—including art direction, visual effects, animation, and production management—to ensure that creature concepts align with the project's overall vision. Collaboration often involves leading multidisciplinary teams, providing feedback, and facilitating communication between designers, modelers, and animators. Effective cross-departmental coordination is essential to address technical constraints, maintain design consistency, and meet production schedules. This role also frequently involves presenting design choices to executive leadership and stakeholders.
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Infographic showing various Vice President Creature Design job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $157,532 per year, or $75.7 per hour.
Vice President Engineering

Vice President Engineering

HCA Healthcare

Nashville, TN

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


HCA Healthcare rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 2,198 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

593rd of 872 rated healthcare providers


Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a  Vice President Engineering? At HCA Healthcare, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Vice President (VP) of Engineering is accountable for architecting and refining the FacilitiGroup routine capital re-investment program and providing strategic direction and oversight for the engineering team (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation). This leader also provides oversight for the disaster response and special projects teams. This executive also leads the day-to-day execution of the enterprise-wide Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions reduction project for acute care hospital energy consumption.

The leader is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide strategy and implementation of short- and long-term capital plans, providing data-driven guidance and investment strategies. This key leader will identify strategic opportunities to drive improved key performance indicators across multiple parameters including care experience, quality, operations, and finance. This position leads development and implementation of initiatives that support operational improvement and expense management through the standardization of processes, technology, and service excellence.

The VP of Engineering builds strategic alliances with HCA Corporate, Division and Facility leadership, Supply Chain and HealthTrust leadership and facility-based support services department directors for successful execution of services.

What you will do in this role:

Leadership

  • Strategically develops thoughtful approach to initiatives and deployment through stakeholder assessments
  • Establishes strategies and processes for operations support side of FacilitiGroup
  • Executes the strategies and initiatives of the Vice President of FacilitiGroup
  • Aligns team(s) with Engineering Operations as well as departments outside of FacilitiGroup
  • Helps team members with professional development
  • Aligns team members’ individual strengths with the needs of the Engineering Department
  • Identifies opportunities to use new technologies to improve efficiency and helps to coordinate across departments as needed

Capital Reinvestment

  • Partners with VP - FacilitiGroup to develop systems to optimize efficiency of capital reinvestment for facility infrastructure, including accountability for more than $400M budget
  • Develops processes and policies required for governance and for operational efficiency
  • Makes the business case and secures funding from CAMS for capital reserves and for special projects
  • Leads prioritization of capital improvement needs including those for BAS and electrical infrastructure projects
  • Responsible for meeting annual cash spend targets and completion dates

Engineering

  • Sets strategies related to engineering design, performance, and operational standards
  • Coordinates team efforts with Planning, Design & Construction, Corporate Emergency Operations, and FacilitiGroup operations team

Special Initiatives

  • Responsible for successful execution of the major corporate-wide capital environmental performance (EP) programs – LED retrofits, chiller replacements, and airside system upgrade project
  • Responsible for coordination with all teams including Tax & Incentives, Corporate Sustainability, Supply Chain, Accounting, Physical Security, etc. on the major EP Scope 1 and Scope 2 initiatives, including all demand initiatives.
  • Collaborate and partner with AVP Environmental Sustainability and AVP Finance to meet organizational objectives around environmental performance.
  • Required to coordinate and provide technical expertise on EP supply-side initiatives
  • Responsible for analytics and accurate representation of status and KPIs on EP dashboards
  • Integral to communications including regular reporting to senior leadership
  • Thought leadership and proactive guidance role in driving effective management of system energy spend ($340M).

Qualifications you will need:

  • Bachelor’s degree – Required
  • MBA or Master’s degree – Preferred
  • Minimum ten years in engineering design or construction with a minimum of three-year(s) leadership experience - Required
  • Experience in communicating verbally and written with senior leadership - Required
  • Experience in using MS Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel - Required
  • Experience in using eBuilder, MS Office, MS Planner, MS Sharepoint – Preferred
  • Experience in Healthcare Setting – Preferred
  • Mechanical Engineer – Preferred
  • Certified Energy Manager – Preferred
Benefits

HCA Healthcare, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

In today's challenging business environment of cost pressures, supply disruptions, and workforce shortages, it is crucial for providers to efficiently manage expenses and enhance performance. HealthTrust, in collaboration with 1,800 hospitals and health systems, offers a specialized group purchasing organization (GPO) membership model designed to deliver immediate and sustainable cost savings. Their team of experts provides tailored value acceleration engagements to address specific needs, delivering unparalleled benefits. With nationwide purchasing power and a focus on overall spending management, HealthTrust offers unmatched pricing advantages on supplies, along with industry-leading benchmarks and best practices. The dedicated team is committed to guiding and implementing performance enhancements in cost, quality, and outcomes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Vice President Engineering opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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