EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Creative Director

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Burbank, CA, USA
In-Office
7K-7K Annually
Senior level
Digital Media • Events • News + Entertainment
The Role
Lead creative direction and execution for large-scale immersive experiences and integrated marketing campaigns. Manage cross-functional teams from concept through production, steward design quality, build client relationships, mentor designers, and deliver on feasibility, budgets, and brand objectives during a roughly 12-week, full-time onsite engagement.
Summary Generated by Built In

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com.

Please note: This is a temporary assignment expected to last approximately 12 weeks. The role generally requires a minimum of 40 hours per week. Due to the nature of the project, additional hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required based on project deadlines and operational needs.

Who Are We Hiring?

We are seeking a visionary Senior Creative Director with a strong art and design background to join our team to develop and execute compelling campaigns and experiences that elevate our brand, drive engagement, and fuel business growth. This role will provide creative direction and execution of largescale immersive experiences for our corporate clients, working across every canvas at Sphere, as well as in digital media. Additionally, you will be tasked with providing creative direction for marketing campaigns for Sphere itself and its entertainment properties, to drive brand engagement and ticket sales, through both traditional and integrated marketing.

The Senior Creative Director is a hands-on leader who thrives at the intersection of creativity and technology. With a track record of guiding cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams through strategy, concepting, pitching, and production, you bring both vision and executional excellence. You are strong conceptually, while possessing a refined aesthetic, advanced design sensibility, and the ability to deliver compelling experiences & design solution. This candidate has an exemplary aesthetic and design skills that thrives on the challenge of creating new formats. 

The ideal candidate is collaborative, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You inspire and direct teams to deliver extraordinary work, while confidently partnering with internal stakeholders and external clients alike.

What will you do?

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ideate innovative, integrated marketing platforms and activations, rooted in strategic insights, to ultimately deliver strategic brand partnerships that drive business and build reputation.  
  • Lead internal brainstorms on assigned projects, collaborate cross-functionally with other creative stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams from conception to execution. Accountable for presenting compelling concepts backed up by solid strategic insights and business cases. 
  • Execute and manage integrated branded content for multiple platforms from idea to deliverables with a focus on feasibility, logistics and budget continuity. 
  • Build relationships with stakeholders and clients; based on trust, respect, objective listening, and alignment with their needs alongside demonstrating ambitious creative concepts and opportunities. 
  • Steward the creative integrity of projects and champion design excellence for our brand and our partners 
  • Work closely with creative 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 and art directors to develop industry leading concepts and executions. 
  • Cultivate healthy processes and relationships while pushing creative boundaries. 
  • Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on-site.  

What do you need to succeed?  

  • 7+ years of experience in a creative studio, developing innovative and engaging experiential concepts across digital and physical platforms. 
  • Demonstrated creative and design excellence with career progression in your portfolio. Proven track record of working in experiential activations at scale, with experience in live events, immersive experiences, emerging technology with brand clients preferred.  
  • Demonstrated ability in written communication and presentation copy writing.  
  • Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (ex. Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, After Effects, and/or 3D software etc.)  
  • Articulate and charismatic speaker who can lead discussions and captivate a room  
  • Experience with channel strategy from a creative perspective is ideal and heavy experience in digital is a huge plus 
  • Adept at visualizing concepts across a wide range of mediums  
  • Objective listening skills with the ability to formulate information into concepts and designs 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  

Special Requirements

  • Our company is in-office
  • Requires occasional travel to Sphere in Las Vegas

Pay Range: $6500-$7000

 #LI-Onsite

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

Skills Required

  • 7+ years of experience in a creative studio developing experiential concepts across digital and physical platforms
  • Proven track record of creative and design excellence with portfolio progression
  • Experience in experiential activations at scale, live events, immersive experiences, emerging technology
  • Demonstrated written communication and presentation copywriting skills
  • Advanced proficiency in design software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, After Effects, and/or 3D software)
  • Articulate and charismatic speaker able to lead and captivate discussions
  • Experience with channel strategy from a creative perspective; heavy digital experience preferred
  • Ability to visualize concepts across a wide range of mediums
  • Strong listening and translation skills to convert input into technically and economically viable designs
  • Proven decision-making balancing creative expression, pragmatic design, and business needs
  • Experience leading, building, and mentoring designers and art directors
  • Ability to work onsite (company is in-office) and travel occasionally to Sphere in Las Vegas
  • Available for a temporary ~12-week assignment, minimum 40 hours/week; flexible for extra hours including evenings/weekends

Sphere Entertainment Co. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sphere Entertainment Co. and has not been reviewed or approved by Sphere Entertainment Co..

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Feedback suggests pay is considered competitive for the entertainment sector, with compensation often viewed as a relative bright spot compared to other facets. Visible role postings indicate market-aligned hourly rates in Las Vegas and strong salaries for specialized corporate/technical positions.
  • Healthcare Strength Company materials describe multiple medical plan options with fully covered in‑network preventive care, plus dental, vision, prescriptions, and 24/7 EAP support. Additional descriptions reference favorable health insurance, aligning with the comprehensive offering presented.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Employer information highlights PTO, company holidays, and parental leave options, complemented by paid military leave. Feedback suggests these time‑off elements contribute meaningfully to the total rewards picture for eligible full‑time roles.

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