Creative Director at Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Gardens, FL

Creative Director

Miami Gardens, FL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive on-site creative leadership for a premier sports-entertainment brand, building a global design function and leading cross-functional campaigns.

Must-have: 8–10 years in brand creative direction with leadership and cross-functional experience.
Standout: Sports/entertainment brand expertise and on-site role at a major venue.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Build, lead, inspire, and manage a dedicated Design Team with passion and positivity.
Elevate the creative excellence of all brands and develop their craft and execution to a level where it becomes globally recognizable and a benchmark in the industry.
Collaborate with marketing stakeholders to lead the creative direction of all campaigns, ensuring a consistent brand across all channels, while surprising and getting fans engaged. A highly collaborative leader that effectively works cross-functionally and is able to gain buy-in from key stakeholders through creative direction, goal alignment and storytelling.
Able to give and receive feedback and constantly iterate, to ensure all creative delivers on the expectations of the creative brief, internal clients and partners.
Active and thoughtful contributor to the marketing leadership team.
Dedicated to continuous learning and staying up to date on industry, technology and cultural trends, incorporating it into your craft.
Proven expertise on managing teams that can design digital experiences across websites, mobile apps, embracing the most advanced UX and UI guidelines.
Expertise on building successful advertising campaigns on digital media, e-mail marketing, and social media platforms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Graphic Communications or related field or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum eight to ten (10) years of experience in brand creative direction, preferred with a mix of sports brands, agency and in-house experience. Minimum three (3+) years of experience in a creative leadership role.
Relevant experience in sports, entertainment and/or lifestyle brands is strongly preferred.
Experience in concepting and executing brand identity, brand campaigns and product campaigns.
Strong, respectful leadership and managerial skills with an executive presence.
Successfully works in a fast-paced environment, where innovation and rapid iteration are essential, and priorities shift frequently.
Strategic decision maker that uses marketing and creative briefs, data insights and business priorities to drive projects accordingly.
Proven ability to recognize and nurture talent.
Able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

Experience in co-branded activations and partnerships

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance (including voluntary coverage for spouses and children)
Long term disability insurance
Ticket benefits for events including Miami Dolphins games, the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix, and the Miami Open
Employee gym, subsidized lunch program, and discounts on a variety of products and services
401k, Paid time off (PTO), and company holidays

Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium

The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football franchise located in the Miami metropolitan area. The Dolphins compete in the National Football League as a member club of the American Football Conference East division and are 2 time Super Bowl Champions.

Founded in 1965

Miami Gardens, Florida, USA

1.5K employees (253 in marketing)

www.dolphins.com