Media, Broadcast & Content
Creative Director
Mid Level
Burbank, United States
in office
Full time
Creative & ContentCreative DirectionCopywriting & EditorialGraphic Design
Job description
About the Role
The Creative Director plays an integral role in the creative vision for Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, reporting to the Vice President for Creative. The role requires expertise in shaping the guest journey, environmental design and live entertainment, alongside strong graphic layout and presentation skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead creative execution for projects, licensees, design partners and production houses, working closely with the Vice President to align on strategy and direction for projects, brands and company goals.
- Collaborate with domestic and international partners to develop innovative ideas and designs aligned with business goals.
- Guide the creative process from concept to production, ensuring quality, accuracy and legal compliance.
- Shape creative development for themed entertainment projects, including pop-ups, theme parks, exhibits, location-based entertainment and live shows.
- Provide creative direction for themed environments, experiential spaces and live entertainment, driving the overall direction and guest journey from the first touchpoint.
- Review and revise scripts for live entertainment.
- Conceptualise, inspire and communicate creative ideas to partners, senior management and team members.
- Create concept packages for new projects, working with art direction to define the overall direction for the project.
- Review and approve creative submissions, including show set packages, production drawings, graphics and media.
- Collaborate with internal teams on brand and franchise management, data insights, project management and marketing to align creative with Company and Divisional strategies.
- Work closely with partners, vendors, brand assurance and product managers to ensure project execution aligns with approved concepts and delivers fresh, compelling designs that meet business needs and strategies.
- Implement and share best practices across all areas of the business.
- Apply an understanding of construction and design for built environments and components.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 10–15 years' experience in themed entertainment or closely related fields.
- Bachelor's degree in entertainment, art or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Skilled in Microsoft, Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote.
- Strong skill and experience in creative writing, with a proven ability to write compelling narratives and creative proposals and guest journeys spanning a variety of projects and live entertainment.
- Experience in themed entertainment, film, theatre or live entertainment.
- In-field experience with a deep understanding of operational needs, construction practices and materials.
- Expertise in shaping the guest journey, environmental design and live entertainment, with strong graphic layout and presentation skills.
- Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the ability to communicate creative concepts to clients.
- Collaborative and solutions-focused, able to lead teams under tight deadlines.
- Proactive and accountable, modelling high standards of integrity.
- Familiarity with pop culture, industry trends, emerging technologies and guest experience design.
- Willingness to model the division's guiding principles, champion diversity and inclusion, and leverage data and insights to maximise the legacy of its brands and franchises.
Preferred Skills
- Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin is a plus.
Salary
- Hiring salary range: $0.00 – $0.00 per year.
Benefits & Perks
- Health insurance coverage.
- Employee wellness programme.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid holidays, sick time and vacation.
- Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and programme-specific awards.
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