Executive Creative Director, Colorado Avalanche
About The Position
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. Avalanche Agency is an entity of KSE and is responsible for content planning, creation and distribution for the Colorado Avalanche. The Colorado Avalanche is seeking an innovative and visionary Executive Creative Director to lead our creative team and shape the visual direction of the organization. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all creative initiatives, ensuring cohesive brand identity, and elevating the fan experience through compelling content, branding, and design. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of strategic leadership in sports, entertainment, or media industries, with a passion for hockey and sports branding.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Advertising, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in creative leadership roles within sports, entertainment, or media organizations.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, with a compelling portfolio demonstrating innovative visual storytelling.
- Strong understanding of branding, digital media, motion graphics, and marketing strategy.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Strategic thinker with a passion for sports and fan engagement.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and operate effectively under pressure.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide overarching creative vision for all team-related content, branding, marketing campaigns, in-arena experiences, and digital media.
- Lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team of designers and motion graphics artists to produce innovative and high-quality creative work.
- Establish and maintain creative standards, brand guidelines, and storytelling strategies that reflect the organization’s values and vision.
- Guide the development of visual identity assets, including logos and look and feel.
- Oversee all stages of creative development, from conceptualization through execution and delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative visual storytelling techniques to keep the organization’s creative output fresh and competitive.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the creative team.
- Present concepts, campaign proposals, and final creative work to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and partners.
- Manage the creative budget and allocate resources effectively across projects.
Benefits
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
