Studio: Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment)
Job Opening: Creative Director – Art & Design
Location: Burbank, CA, USA
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Execute and direct digital content creation for the Exosphere. Demonstrated experience in CG content design processes and pipelines a must. Experience in Real-Time and/or Live Action a plus.
- Help direct and curate the overall programming of the Exosphere, develop content strategy and run of shows.
- Lead internal brainstorms on assigned projects, collaborate cross-functionally with other creative/technical product stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams from conception to execution.
- Ideate and direct content that ranges in complexity and concepts – from ambient to playful social activations to ground-breaking innovations that define and evolve what is possible on the Sphere/Exosphere.
- Understand, leverage and have your pulse on market trends, pop culture, global events, sports etc. to create universal impact through experiential design and brand moments.
- Work closely with creative executive leadership to elevate the team’s creative output and establish a high bar for excellence.
- Build, lead, and mentor a team of exceptionally talented Designers, Art Directors and Writers to develop industry defining concepts and executions.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 10+ years of director experience in a creative studio or agency, developing innovative and engaging experiential concepts across digital and physical platforms.
- Demonstrated creative and design excellence in your portfolio with a proven track record in creating iconic brand campaigns and content for experiential activations at scale, live events, immersive experiences, and digital content creation
- Demonstrated ability in design and art direction, written communication and presentation, able to lead internal pitches and front clients
- Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (ex. Microsoft PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, After Effects, Premiere, and/or 3D software etc.) Unreal knowledge a plus
- Articulate and charismatic speaker who can lead discussions and captivate a room
- Heavy experience in design and storytelling for motion design is essential
- Experience with content strategy from a creative perspective is ideal
- Adept at visualizing concepts across a wide range of mediums
- Objective listening skills with the ability to formulate information into concepts, design and innovation that are technically and economically viable
- Reliable decision-making capabilities, based on solid understanding of how to balance creative expression, pragmatic design, and business needs
- Strategic and agile thinker who can pivot the creative and evolve design to meet shifting needs
- Ability to seed and generate a larger sustainable, holistic vision across platforms, locations, and supporting initiatives
- A driven leader and “Self-Starter”, eager to innovate and change the world
