Temp Creative Director

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE : SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment.

The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. 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 sphereentertainmentco.com.

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Who are we hiring?

The Creative Director is a hands-on creative leader, guiding interdisciplinary teams through research, ideation, design, content strategy, pitching, and production to deliver compelling experiences & content for Sphere.

The Creative Director maintains a strategic lens, skillfully and eloquently collaborating across multiple internal and external stakeholders.

The main focus of this role is creating an ongoing content library of art content for the Exosphere, the exterior LED surface running up to 18 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Art content is how we promote our brand, innovate experiences, design compelling stories, create high engagement viral moments, and attract other collaborators and creators.

The Creative Director is a proven leader with exemplary aesthetic and design skills that thrive on the challenge of creating content for new formats.

You have a diverse range of stylistic, conceptual, and strategic approaches to design, and are able to pivot and collaborate with executive leadership to create ideas that amplify Sphere’s brand and dedication to art.

What will you do?

• Execute and direct digital content creation for the Exosphere. Experience in real-time and / or live action a plus. Demonstrated experience in CG content design processes and pipelines a must.
• Direct / 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 and technical / product stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams from conception to execution.
• Ideate and direct content that ranges in complexity and concept : from ambient to playful social activations.
• Understand, leverage, and have your pulse on market trends, pop culture, global events, sports, etc. to create universal impact with the designs.
• 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 and art directors to develop industry-leading concepts and executions.

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ 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 with career progression in your portfolio. Proven track record of creating content for experiential activations at scale, with experience in live events, immersive experiences, and digital content creation.
• Demonstrated ability in written communication and presentation copywriting.
• 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 content strategy from a creative perspective is ideal and heavy experience in designing for motion design is essential.
• 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 a 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

• Requires occasional travel.
• Hybrid role with requirement to be full time based on executive / client / VIP visits and production schedules.

Pay Range

$5,000 $7,500 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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