Sphere Entertainment Co. · 10 hours ago
Art Director
Burbank, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$185K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expSphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Art Director will lead the visual execution of creative concepts and collaborate with various teams to create dynamic content across Sphere's portfolio, ensuring innovation and excellence in design.
ConcertsEventsMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Design and direct the visual execution of creative concepts and deliverables across Sphere’s entire portfolio of output and experiences, with a strategic approach to art direction, design and innovation
Ability to spearhead projects, leading and directing design and animation teams
Be a key player in the research, visual development and delivery of creative pitches & proposals for brand partnerships and brand moments
Work with the Creative Director to respond to client & stakeholder feedback, fulfill strategic objectives, and help steward the creative excellence of projects
Partner with the production team to ensure that concepts and designs are delivered within budget and timescale
Champion and support the Design cross-functionally, ensuring design goals, principles and processes are upheld across all projects
Be a foundational lead of art direction for the design team, leading a team of exceptionally talented designers
Nurture junior and upcoming talent by teaching, building and inspiring them to deliver the highest standards
Create bold, iconic concepts and designs for non-traditional, digital and physical installations, experiences and screens
Experiential design and deep knowledge of emerging tech and/or real-time content is a huge plus
Qualification
Required
5+ years' of Design and Art Direction 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 working in experiential activations at scale, with experience in artful storytelling content, live events, and immersive experiences with brand and cultural clients
Adept at visualizing concepts across a wide range of styles and mediums
Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., Microsoft 365, Photoshop, Illustrator, Keynote, After Effects, Premiere, and/or 3D software etc.) Unreal knowledge a plus
Proven ability in Design and Art Direction, written communication and presentation
Articulate and charismatic speaker who can lead discussions and captivate a room
Objective listener with the ability to formulate information into concepts, design and innovation 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
A driven “self-starter,” eager to innovate and change the world
Preferred
Experiential design and deep knowledge of emerging tech and/or real-time content is a huge plus
Occasional travel, as needed
Non-conventional work hours, as needed
Benefits
Upskilling employees’ talents and strengths
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
Company
Sphere Entertainment Co.
Sphere Entertainment Co. is a premier live entertainment and media company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$225MKey Investors
Point72
2024-06-25Post Ipo Equity
2023-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $225M
2020-04-09IPO
Leadership Team
Felicia Yue
Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer
Robert Langer
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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