Creative Director

Warner Bros. Discovery•Burbank, CA

18d•$107,135 - $198,965

About The Position

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are… When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Who We Are… 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. Your New Role… The Creative Director will play an integral role in the creative vision for Global Experiences, reporting to the Vice President, Creative. This role requires expertise in environmental design, live entertainment, and character design, 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 a team of designers to deliver outstanding products. Familiarity with pop culture, industry trends, and emerging technologies is essential. 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 delivering best-in-class projects.

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; 3D modeling experience is a plus.
Ability to produce sketches and finished renderings.
Experience in themed entertainment, film, theatre, or live entertainment.
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.
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 art direction for themed environments, experiential spaces, graphics, and live entertainment.
Review and revise scripts for live entertainment.
Conceptualize, inspire, and communicate creative ideas to partners, senior management, and team members.
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 the 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.