Experiential Artistic Director - Corporate

MGM Resorts International • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Experiential Artistic Director is the dedicated creative visionary responsible for high-concept ideation, design direction, and artistic direction across event productions. The role establishes and safeguards the organization’s aesthetic standards, translating narratives into immersive environments and guest experiences. It also oversees strategic capital expenditures by evaluating long-term creative assets and emerging event technologies, while mentoring a high-performing design team and maintaining artistic integrity from concept through execution.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in high-end event production, creative direction, or experiential design.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a leadership or management role.
• A master-level portfolio demonstrating exceptional high-concept design, environmental styling, and immersive event storytelling.
• Demonstrated experience with Capex budgets, asset acquisition, and evaluating the business case for creative capital investments.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatrical Production, Scenic Design, Fine Arts, Experiential/Environmental Design, or a closely related creative field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain visual storytelling direction, design language, and aesthetic standards for event productions.
• Lead initial project conceptualization, translating client objectives into immersive environmental designs.
• Evaluate and recommend long-term capital purchases, including event technology, modular scenic elements, and structural inventory, considering versatility, lifecycle value, and creative return on investment.
• Direct and inspire the Creative Producer team through coaching and design critique, fostering innovation, artistic excellence, and professional growth.
• Develop and present creative visions, design renderings, and conceptual tools to executive leadership and clients; advocate for artistic integrity.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors and Fabricators to ensure designs can be structurally realized and communicate finalized design parameters to production and build teams.
• Monitor and pioneer global design trends, fabrication methods, and experiential technologies.
• Oversee design execution throughout the production lifecycle to preserve the original vision and artistic standards through installation.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs supporting 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: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed