Through expansive world guides, experiential concepts, theme park attractions, narrative strategy, and other brand fundamentals, Vizir provides the necessary elements for meaningful encounters with great stories.

In just the past decade, Vizir has helped shape the growth of several major entertainment franchises including Jurassic World, Despicable Me, Looney Tunes, John Wick, and The World of the Hunger Games.

Whether developing creative concepts and reference materials for some of the world’s most recognizable storyworlds, repositioning legacy IPs for new generations, or creating the foundation for tomorrow's biggest brands, Vizir delivers thoughtful, imaginative work that balances artistic vision with strategic goals.

VIZIR IS A CREATOR FOR CREATORS

Brand Pillars

  • Narrative Stewardship

    We center the artistic integrity of stories and thoughtfully cultivate their expansion.

  • Credible Insight

    We apply cultural, historical, and industry knowledge to deliver authentic experiences and responsibly informed work.

  • Enlightening Design

    We create visually compelling material that elegantly interprets concepts and enhances meaning.

  • Precision Voice

    We meticulously craft language to embody the unique spirit and vision of each property.

  • Explorative Delight

    We take joy in discovery and pushing the limits of our imagination in all that we do.

CREATIVE LEADS

Ian Klein

President + Chief Creative Officer

Ian Klein is a writer and creative consultant with a career built on brand development, design, and navigating story. After acquiring his MFA in Dramaturgy from Columbia University School of the Arts, he moved through the creative agency world honing his skills in information visualization and producing before founding Vizir Productions in 2015.

Ian’s work in the theater and contributions to popular culture studies as both essayist and speaker established the foundation for much of what Vizir is today. A mutual appreciation for research, cinematic arts, and theme parks also helped forge a years-long friendship and collaboration with colleague Kj Swanson, a fellow dramaturg and franchise specialist.

Ian has also served on several non-profit boards including those of The Trevor Project, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, and the Themed Entertainment Association.

"Ian is able to perform equally well as an organized project manager, a rich storyteller, and a creative problem solver.

His ability to weave storytelling and reasoning into a beautiful execution is what makes him so successful."

Renee Romero
Art Director
ASSEMBLED

DEFINING DRAMATURGY

A dramaturg is a creative navigator, supporting storytelling through research, inquiry, insight, and collaboration with members of a given production. With roots in the theater, the art of dramaturgy resonates across all narrative forms.

Senior Specialist, Story and Franchise Development

Dr. Kj Swanson has always been driven by a keen interest in the ways we tell, interpret, and internalize story. Kj earned her PhD at the University of St Andrews within the Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts, following an MDiv from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and an undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts from Bennington College.

In her role at Vizir, Kj draws from her training as a dramaturg and director and her experience in higher education and academic publishing in order to codify canon for fictional universes, craft creative educational initiatives, and simply help tell good stories—the heart and ethos of Kj’s work.

Her multi-decade collaboration with Ian Klein also includes scholarly conferences, script editing, and cocktail menu creation.

KJ SWANSON, PhD.

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