Director, Marketing Creative Direction - Unpublished R&D Product

Riot Games • Los Angeles, CA

152d

About The Position

As a Marketing Creative Director, you will report to the VP of Marketing and sit on a newly formed R&D Publishing Leadership Team. You will set a clear, bold vision and actively work to define how our Game and IP comes to life for players. You will do this by establishing the creative direction for a new brand and shepherding player-centric ideas across a myriad of tactic types. A master of collaboration, you will use your skills to work across Publishing, Product, and Studio partners and stakeholders – ensuring your work delivers a strong vision while upholding the central spirit of co-creation that makes our R&D title more than a game.

Requirements

• 10+ years of leading successful creative work in games marketing or creative agency
• 10+ years proven experience directing external video agencies and partners
• Deep gaming, entertainment, sports and culture knowledge
• Standard-setting portfolio that demonstrates clear vision, exceptional execution, and a storyteller’s spirit that translates across mediums
• Experience collaborating across multiple craft disciplines and product partners
• Level-headed approach to change management, conflict resolution and patience through the fluctuating creative development process
• Knowledge of, and respect for, our product and players

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or demonstrated equivalent
• Deep direct, hands on experience with video craft, feedback, and direction

Responsibilities

• Define and consistently execute the gold standard for R&D’s Publishing creative work
• Build and manage an internal creative department while also developing a roster of agencies and be responsible for growth, development and performance management of your team
• Level up the overall Creative Direction craft by providing feedback on Publishing creative work
• Have a strategic grounding, honing your creativity to deliver what is right for product and players
• Hold a deep understanding of our game and players, using these insights to drive our best work
• Be a master collaborator, creating a sharp vision alongside a variety of crucial partners and stakeholders
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams (creative direction and design, writing, and art direction), ensuring you constantly adapt to new situations and push the team and work forward in meaningful ways
• Help partner with the Game EP and Publishing lead on developing our player journey and launch and campaign cadence strategies.

Benefits

• Open paid time off policy
• Flexible work schedules
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children
• 401k with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees