Kroenke Sports & Entertainment · 3 weeks ago
Executive Creative Director, Colorado Avalanche
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. The Colorado Avalanche is seeking an innovative and visionary Executive Creative Director to lead their creative team and shape the visual direction of the organization, overseeing all creative initiatives to enhance brand identity and fan experience.
Sports
Responsibilities
Provide overarching creative vision for all team-related content, branding, marketing campaigns, in-arena experiences, and digital media
Lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team of designers and motion graphics artists to produce innovative and high-quality creative work
Establish and maintain creative standards, brand guidelines, and storytelling strategies that reflect the organization’s values and vision
Guide the development of visual identity assets, including logos and look and feel
Oversee all stages of creative development, from conceptualization through execution and delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative visual storytelling techniques to keep the organization’s creative output fresh and competitive
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the creative team
Present concepts, campaign proposals, and final creative work to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and partners
Manage the creative budget and allocate resources effectively across projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Advertising, or a related field
10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles within sports, entertainment, or media organizations
Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, with a compelling portfolio demonstrating innovative visual storytelling
Strong understanding of branding, digital media, motion graphics, and marketing strategy
Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills
Strategic thinker with a passion for sports and fan engagement
Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and operate effectively under pressure
Preferred
Master's degree
Benefits
12 Paid Company Holidays
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
401K plan
Company
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$711.92MKey Investors
Deutsche Bank
2018-08-07Debt Financing· $711.92M
Leadership Team
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