The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
The Experiential Artistic Director serves as the dedicated creative visionary, driving high-concept ideation, premier design direction, and high-level artistic direction across all event productions. This leader is responsible for establishing and safeguarding the organization's overarching aesthetic standards, translating abstract narratives into breathtaking environmental realities and unforgettable guest journeys. By strategically overseeing capital expenditures (Capex), the Experiential Artistic Director evaluates and acquires high-value, long-term creative assets and emerging event technologies to continually expand the company's physical and sensory capabilities. Additionally, this role mentors and inspires a high-performing design team to push creative boundaries while maintaining absolute artistic integrity from initial concept through execution
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
- Serve as the ultimate creative authority, establishing and maintaining the visual storytelling direction, design language, and premium aesthetic standards for all event productions.
- Drive the initial conceptualization stages of projects, translating client objectives into breathtaking, immersive, and high-concept environmental designs.
- Evaluate and recommend long-term capital purchases, including advanced event technology, modular scenic elements, and premier structural inventory, analyzing their strategic versatility, lifecycle value, and creative return on investment (ROI).
- Direct and inspire the Creative Producer team, fostering a culture of boundary-pushing innovation, artistic excellence, and continuous professional growth through design-focused coaching and critique.
- Develop and present compelling creative visions, design renderings, and high-level conceptual tools to executive leadership and premier clients, acting as the primary advocate for the artistic integrity of the work.
- Collaborate closely with Technical Directors and Fabricators to ensure high-level artistic designs are structurally translatable, passing off finalized design parameters to the production and build teams.
- Monitor and pioneer emerging global design trends, fabrication methodologies, and experiential technologies to keep the company's offerings at the forefront of the industry.
- Maintain strict oversight of design execution throughout the production lifecycle, ensuring that the original high-concept vision and artistic standards are preserved from initial sketch to physical installation.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Theatrical Production, Scenic Design, Fine Arts, Experiential/Environmental Design, or a closely related creative field Preferred
- 7+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience in High-end event production, creative direction, or experiential design Required
- 3+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience
- Leadership or management role Required
- A master-level portfolio demonstrating exceptional high-concept design, environmental styling, and immersive event storytelling Required
- Demonstrated experience working with Capex budgets, asset acquisition, and evaluating the business case for creative capital investments Required
THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
- Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally
- Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more
- Free meals in our employee dining room
- Free parking on and off shift
- Health & Income Protection benefits (for eligible employees)
- Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community
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Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Theatrical Production, Scenic Design, Fine Arts, Experiential or Environmental Design, or a related creative field
- 7+ years of relevant experience in high-end event production, creative direction, or experiential design
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role
- Master-level portfolio demonstrating high-concept design, environmental styling, and immersive event storytelling
- Experience managing Capex budgets, acquiring assets, and evaluating business cases for creative capital investments
What We Do
The resorts and casinos of MGM Resorts International™ are some of the most famous in the world. Our 28 destinations are renowned for their winning combination of quality entertainment, luxurious facilities, and exceptional customer service. We are actively expanding our presence globally, with potential developments in a number of domestic and international markets. At MGM Resorts International, we are all striving together to deliver an enticing blend of entertainment to every corner of the world. Many of our resorts are located in Las Vegas. Las Vegas features three of the largest convention centers in the U.S., spectacular entertainment, attractions, shopping, and world-famous resorts. Whether dancing fountains, incredible stage productions, casino action, museums or natural attractions such as Lake Mead, Vegas offers something for everyone. A stroll down our streets takes you around the globe, with recreations like climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower or taking a Venetian gondola ride. From shimmering resort pools and spa rejuvenation to nonstop nightlife, Las Vegas promises an unforgettable career destination. With all of our unique and spectacular resorts and casinos, MGM Resorts International has a world of opportunities for you to discover excitement and rewards as you provide our guests with a wonderful and memorable experience. Take a closer look at our properties. We think you'll find an opportunity that's right for you. The 81,000 global employees of MGM Resorts are proud to be recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®.
