Creative Director

Burbank, CA (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years exp

Posted 2 days ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the end-to-end creative execution of themed entertainment projects, partnering with internal teams and external partners to translate strategy into compelling guest experiences.

  • Lead cross‑functional creative execution for projects and production partners
  • Shape development for themed environments and live entertainment from concept to production
  • Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure concepts meet business goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead creative execution for projects, licensees, design partners, and production houses.
  • Works closely with Vice President to align on strategy and direction for projects, brands and company goals.
  • Collaborate with domestic and international partners to develop innovative ideas and designs aligned with business goals.
  • Guide the creative process from concept to production, ensuring quality, accuracy, and legal compliance.
  • Shape creative development for themed entertainment projects, including pop-ups, theme parks, exhibits, location-based entertainment and live shows.
  • Provide creative direction for themed environments, experiential spaces, and live entertainment, driving the overall direction and guest journey from their first touchpoint.
  • Review and revise scripts for live entertainment.
  • Conceptualize, inspire, and communicate creative ideas to partners, senior management, and team members.
  • Create concept packages for new projects, working with art direction to define the overall direction for the project.
  • Review and approve creative submissions, including show set packages, production drawings, graphics, and media.

Requirements

  • 10–15 years’ experience in themed entertainment or closely related fields
  • Bachelor’s degree in entertainment, art, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Skilled in Microsoft, Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote
  • Strong skill and experience in creative writing and proven ability to write compelling narratives.Experience in themed entertainment, film, theatre, or live entertainment
  • In-field experience with a deep understanding of operational needs, construction practices and materials
  • Strong communication and presentation abilities
  • Collaborative and solutions‑focused; able to lead teams under tight deadlines.
  • Proactive and accountable; models high standards of integrity.
  • Familiar with industry trends and guest experience design

Preferred

  • Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin is a plus

Benefits

  • health insurance coverage
  • an employee wellness program
  • life and disability insurance
  • a retirement savings plan
  • paid holidays
  • sick time
  • vacation
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Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses. ****Please be aware of recruitment scams by individuals posing as employers and encouraging candidates to apply for, interview and/or accept nonexistent job opportunities as a means to solicit personal information or money. The online scammers have become much more sophisticated in their attempts to lure victims. Employment opportunities and job offers at Warner Bros. Discovery will always come from our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. WBD does not extend job offers via email or on any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @wbd.com. A valid link for employment with Warner Bros. Discovery can be found at https://careers.wbd.com/global/en. If you believe you have been contacted by a scammer and may be the victim of fraud or identity theft, you should report details to the police where you live. You can also report job scams to the FTC. Learn more at https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams. *****

Founded in 2022
New York City, US
40K employees (15,455 in marketing)

Salaries

Creative median pay in the United States

$109K/yr

Most pay falls between $83K and $155K. Based on 2,555 salaries.

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