Assistant Director of Creative Services - Corporate

MGM Resorts • Las Vegas, NV

16h

About The Position

The Associate Director Creative Producer supports and aligns with the Director of Creative Design and Services to manage assignments and deliver consistent, elevated creative products. The role requires creativity, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment while keeping work on schedule and within budget. The Associate Director supports and develops the Creative team through communication, brainstorming, mentoring, and constructive feedback. This position also serves as an MGM Resorts Event Production (MREP) Ambassador within the events and entertainment industry and participates in applicable training, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.

The position works with leadership to develop the department’s strategic vision and goals, creates workback plans that track event status against internal calendars, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver storytelling aligned with event objectives and brand messaging. It coordinates cross-functional teams and production partners to design, fabricate, and build event elements. The role also monitors trends in events, décor, fashion, interior design, entertainment, and technology to bring relevant concepts to event work.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in graphic design, creative services, print production, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience leading graphic designers, production personnel, or cross-functional creative teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes, including large-format and digital printing, color management, file preparation, substrates, and finishing techniques.
• Experience managing creative projects from concept development through production, quality assurance, and final delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, budgets, and production schedules.
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, project managers, vendors, and production teams to deliver creative solutions aligned with brand standards and business objectives.
• Strong understanding of brand identity, visual communication, typography, layout, and design principles.
• Experience reviewing and approving creative deliverables, production files, proofs, and finished products for quality and accuracy.
• Experience with resource allocation, workflow management, and vendor relationship management.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality, entertainment, gaming, convention, trade show, live event, or experiential marketing environments.
• Experience with environmental graphics, event signage, wayfinding, branded installations, scenic graphics, and large-scale experiential activations.
• Knowledge of large-format print equipment, fabrication processes, and materials used in event graphics and signage.
• Experience managing outsourced print vendors, production costs, and operational efficiencies.
• Familiarity with creative workflow and project management systems, SOP development, and quality-control standards.
• Knowledge of emerging design technologies, AI-assisted creative tools, and print production innovations.
• Experience supporting high-profile events, luxury brands, corporate clients, or complex multi-venue productions.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to develop and refine the department’s strategic vision and goals.
• Create workback plans aligned with internal event calendars and maintain live reports of event statuses.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop storytelling aligned with creative vision, event objectives, and brand messaging.
• Strengthen partnerships with lines of business within the Sales COE and related departments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and build event elements consistent with the creative vision.
• Offer creative solutions while preserving the overall vision.
• Lead by example through positivity, consistency, proactive problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Provide constructive feedback and facilitate professional growth within the team.
• Serve as an MGM Resorts Event Production (MREP) Ambassador in the events and entertainment industry.
• Participate in applicable training, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor trends in events, décor, fashion, interior design, entertainment, and technology and incorporate relevant concepts into events.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs to support physical and mental health.
• Company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts, plus partner discounts on travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free meals in the employee dining room.
• Free parking on and off shift.
• Health and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Professional and personal development programs, networking opportunities, and community volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed