Associate Director, Creative Production & Strategy

MGM Resorts International; Nevada; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness program

Hotel discount

Free meals

Free parking

Health & income protection

Professional development

Job summary

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas seeks an Associate Director Creative Producer with a strong background in graphic design and production. You will lead creative teams, align with brand standards, and manage budgets while delivering high-impact event experiences.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and mentor team members in a fast-paced entertainment-focused environment, supporting luxury and multi-venue productions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in graphic design, creative services, print production, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading graphic designers, production personnel, or cross-functional creative teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Strong knowledge of commercial printing processes, including large-format and digital printing, color management, file preparation, substrates, and finishing techniques.
• Experience managing creative projects from concept development through production, QA, and delivery.
• Experience with resource allocation, workflow management, and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with leadership to shape the department's strategic vision and goals.
• Create a workback plan aligned with internal event calendars and provide live status reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to bring compelling storytelling to life and align with event objectives and brand messaging.
• Strengthen partnerships across lines of business within the Sales COE and related departments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and build event elements aligned with the creative vision.
• Lead by example, providing constructive feedback and fostering professional growth.
• Act as an MGM Resorts Event Production (MREP) Ambassador within events and entertainment.
• Engage in training, safety, and SOPs contributing to the department's success.
• Stay informed on trends in events, décor, fashion, design, entertainment and tech.

Skills

Graphic design

Creative management

Team leadership

Adobe Creative Cloud

Print production

Budget management

Project management

Brand identity

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

Event graphics

Wayfinding signage

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas seeks an Associate Director Creative Producer with a strong background in graphic design and production. You will lead creative teams, align with brand standards, and manage budgets while delivering high-impact event experiences.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage multiple projects, and mentor team members in a fast-paced entertainment-focused environment, supporting luxury and multi-venue productions.