Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
Sphere is a next generation entertainment venue, rooted in art and science with the mission to bring wonder to the world. The immersive venue in Las Vegas showcases events, brand activations, artist residencies and other forms of entertainment featuring A-list talent. We are looking for a multi-disciplinary Senior Designer versed in graphic, motion and experiential design to create breathtaking content and brand experiences within Sphere’s in-house Agency and Design Studio.
The Senior Designer plays a key role within the Design and Creative Services team, crafting compelling experiences for the world’s most dynamic entertainment venue. Your work encompasses the full scope of Sphere, from the 360º digital canvas of the Exosphere, to spatial design inside the Atrium, to immersive visual experiences on the Media Plane for marquee events and artist residencies.
As a hands-on creative, the Sr. Designer works with cross-functional teams – including Creative Directors, Art Directors, Writers, Designers, Editors and Technologists – to conceptualize and execute visual concepts and campaigns across brand, art, marketing, and experiences. Projects range from branding to identity systems, style frames to storyboards, marketing materials to merchandise, print collateral to websites, pitch decks to vision presentations, digital and social activations to ground-breaking innovations.
We’re seeking a curious, forward-thinking team player with a solid foundation in 2D and 3D design, motion, concept visualization, and innovative storytelling. The ideal candidate combines a keen eye for modern design with a deep sense of beauty and aesthetics. You excel in image-making, typography, grid systems, motion and movement, consistently pushing creative boundaries with a bold, trend-aware approach. Beyond design, you have a passion for culture, music, art, storytelling, and gaming. You thrive on crafting worlds that inspire wonder. You break the mold and redefine norms, embracing the new, now, and never-done-before as you innovate for a “world’s first” medium and platform.
What will you do?
- Design narratives and experiential content from concept to production across Sphere brand, original Sphere IP, Art and Promo content, Brand Marketing and Partnerships
- Lead, develop and design a dynamic, multi-platform brand identity system for Sphere across environmental, web, print, mobile, merchandise, etc.
- Design, sketch, illustrate concepts and ideas with a high level of visual storytelling, developing storyboards, animatics and production-ready motion designs
- Collaborate with project teams in research, ideation and development of original, scalable concepts and immersive experiences for various media including branding systems, motion graphics, screens, installations and digital innovations
- Research and prepare creative pitch decks to communicate ideas to Art Directors, Creative Directors, stakeholders and clients, including design proposals, concept pitches and vision presentations
- Identify emerging trends in culture from the worlds of design, art, film and music
- Ensure that all work meets a high level of creativity, innovation and brand building
- Mentor other Designers to help elevate work
- Receive and discuss Design feedback with an open mind and an ability to rapidly pivot
What do you need to succeed?
- 7-8+ years of experience working in a fast-paced professional creative production studio or agency
- Proficient in a variety of mediums and methods to convey ideas and concepts (e.g., storytelling, storyboards, mood boards, concept treatments, mock-ups, etc.)
- Work across a range of specific styles, including a style set by the art director
- Demonstrated and extensive visual design software proficiency (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Miro, Figma, Illustrator, etc.)
- 3D modelling, 3D Design and Animation a plus (Blender, C4D, 3DSM, Houdini)
- Experience in storytelling and concept development with a strong design background; understanding of typography, graphics, layout, form, color and spatial design; well versed in the design process and production methods
- A knack for capturing the spirit of a concept through Key Visuals
- Able to communicate the thinking behind your design process, suggest creative solutions for production methods to remain agile and efficient
- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of emerging creative technologies, best practices and experimental approaches in design, marketing and brand communications
- Is a self-starter, detail-oriented with highly developed organizational skills for proper workflow and process management, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively to meet deadlines
- Ability to perform well under pressure and under short deadlines, able to work in varying degrees of fidelity, from sketching through production (speed vs quality)
Special Requirements
- Requires occasional travel
Pay Range
$125,000—$180,000 USD
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. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences.
Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment.
MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America.
More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com