Creative Director

Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA

About The Position

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences extends the Studio’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGE partners with best-in-class partners globally on an award-winning range of theme parks, studio tours, hotels, LBEs, and dining inspired by franchises and properties such as Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo and theatrical properties from historic library to brand new titles. The division’s Global Experience business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative and groundbreaking projects, retail initiatives and thoughtful experiences, WBD Global Experiences is one of the leading experience and retail organizations in the world. To be successful in this team, you must have a willingness to model our guiding principles, champion diversity and inclusion, leverage data and insights to maximize the legacy of our deep brands and franchises while maintaining a commitment to fostering best-in-class projects. The Creative Director will play an integral role in the creative vision for Global Experiences, reporting to the Vice President for Creative. This role requires expertise in shaping the guest journey, environmental design, live entertainment, along with strong graphic layout and presentation skills. The Creative Director will manage high complexity design projects, collaborating with partners to develop themed experiences and live entertainment. The ideal candidate excels at communicating creative concepts to clients and managing and working with a team of designers to deliver outstanding products. The candidate should have a strong focus on narrative and script writing, with the proven ability to write creative proposals and guest journeys that encompass a variety of projects and live entertainment. Familiarity with pop culture, industry trends, and emerging technologies is essential.

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

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin is a plus

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.
Collaborate with internal teams on brand and franchise management, data insights, project management, and marketing to align creative with Company and Divisional strategies.
Work closely with partners, vendors, and brand assurance to ensure project execution aligns with approved concepts.
Partner with product managers to deliver fresh, compelling designs that meet business needs and strategies.
Implement and share best practices across all areas of the business.
Apply an understanding of construction and design for built environments and components