Experiential Artistic Director - Corporate

MGM Resorts International • Las Vegas, NV

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Experiential Artistic Director serves as the dedicated creative visionary for event productions, leading high-concept ideation, design direction, and artistic direction. The role establishes and safeguards the organization’s aesthetic standards, translating narratives into immersive environments and memorable guest journeys. It also oversees strategic capital expenditures by evaluating and acquiring long-term creative assets and emerging event technologies. The director mentors the design team and maintains artistic integrity from initial 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.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the visual storytelling direction, design language, and aesthetic standards for event productions.
• Lead early project conceptualization, translating client objectives into immersive, high-concept 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, supporting innovation, artistic excellence, and professional growth through coaching and critique.
• Present creative visions, design renderings, and conceptual tools to executive leadership and clients, advocating for the artistic integrity of the work.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors and Fabricators to ensure designs can be translated structurally, and provide finalized design parameters to production and build teams.
• Monitor and advance the use of global design trends, fabrication methods, and experiential technologies.
• Oversee design execution throughout production to preserve the original vision and artistic standards through installation.

Benefits

• Wellness incentive programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Discounts on company hotels, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment, as well as 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 through programs, networking opportunities, and community volunteer opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior