Associate Director, Creative Services & Brand Storytelling

MGM Resorts; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Hotel, F&B, retail and partner-disount

Free meals in employee dining room

Free parking on and off shift

Health & Income Protection

Professional development andNetworking

Job summary

MGM Resorts Las Vegas seeks an Associate Director Creative Producer with a passion for creativity and a strategic mindset. You will support the Director of Creative Design and Services to manage assignments, align with brand messaging, and keep teams on timelines and budgets.

This role also emphasizes mentoring and leading a collaborative team. Based in Las Vegas, you will drive the department's vision, partner with stakeholders, and act as an ambassador within MGM Resorts Event Production,

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, quality assurance, and final delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing deadlines, budgets, and production schedules.
• Experience collaborating with internal stakeholders, project managers, vendors, and production teams to deliver creative solutions aligned with brand standards and business objectives.
• Strong understanding of brand identity, visual communication, typography, layout, and design principles.
• Experience reviewing and approving creative deliverables, production files, proofs, and finished products to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Experience with resource allocation, workflow management, and vendor relationship management.
• Preferred experience in hospitality, entertainment, gaming, convention, trade show, live event, or experiential marketing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine the department's strategic vision and goals.
• Create a workback plan aligned with internal event calendars as a live status report.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to bring storytelling to life, aligning creative with event objectives and brand messaging.
• Strengthen partnerships with all lines of business within the Sales COE and related departments.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to design, fabricate, and build event elements, ensuring alignment with the creative vision.
• Offer creative solutions to navigate design challenges without compromising vision.
• Lead by example with positivity, consistency, and proactive problem-solving.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentor team members for professional growth.
• Act as MGM Resorts Event Production Ambassador for the events and entertainment industry.
• Engage in training, safety, and SOPs contributing to department success.
• Stay aware of trends in events, décor, fashion, interior design, entertainment, and technology to infuse fresh concepts.

Skills

Creative leadership

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic design

Print production

Brand identity

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Acrobat

Printer workflows

Job description

MGM Resorts Las Vegas seeks an Associate Director Creative Producer with a passion for creativity and a strategic mindset. You will support the Director of Creative Design and Services to manage assignments, align with brand messaging, and keep teams on timelines and budgets.

This role also emphasizes mentoring and leading a collaborative team. Based in Las Vegas, you will drive the department's vision, partner with stakeholders, and act as an ambassador within MGM Resorts Event Production,