Creative Director

Warner Bros. Discovery; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences seeks a seasoned Creative Director to shape guest journeys, environmental design and live entertainment for iconic franchises.

You will lead a team of designers, translate client concepts into compelling narratives, and collaborate with partners to deliver world‑class themed experiences. Reporting to the Vice President for Creative, you will manage complex projects, review scripts, align with brand strategy, and ensure quality and legal compliance across

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' experience in themed entertainment or closely related fields.
• Bachelor's degree in entertainment, art, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong writing and narrative development skills.
• Experience with live entertainment production and design concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative execution for projects, licensees, design partners, and production houses.
• Shape the guest journey and environmental design for themed entertainment.
• Collaborate with partners to develop innovative ideas and designs aligned with business goals.
• Review scripts and production drawings to ensure quality and brand alignment.
• Guide creative development for themed environments, exhibits, and live shows.

Skills

Creative writing

Communication

Team leadership

Design understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in entertainment, art, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Keynote

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your Role

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences extends the Studio's powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGE partners with best-in-class partners globally on an award-winning range of theme parks, studio tours, hotels, LBEs, and dining inspired by franchises and properties such as Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo and theatrical properties from historic library to brand new titles.

The division's Global Experience business includes groundbreaking experiences such as The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi. With innovative and groundbreaking projects, retail initiatives and thoughtful experiences, WBD Global Experiences is one of the leading experience and retail organizations in the world.

To be successful in this team, you must have a willingness to model our guiding principles, champion diversity and inclusion, leverage data and insights to maximize the legacy of our deep brands and franchises while maintaining a commitment to fostering best-in-class projects.

The Creative Director will play an integral role in the creative vision for Global Experiences, reporting to the Vice President for Creative. This role requires expertise in shaping the guest journey, environmental design, live entertainment, along with strong graphic layout and presentation skills. The Creative Director will manage high complexity design projects, collaborating with partners to develop themed experiences and live entertainment. The ideal candidate excels at communicating creative concepts to clients and managing and working with a team of designers to deliver outstanding products. The candidate should have a strong focus on narrative and script writing, with the proven ability to write creative proposals and guest journeys that encompass a variety of projects and live entertainment. Familiarity with pop culture, industry trends, and emerging technologies is essential.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Lead creative execution for projects, licensees, design partners, and production houses.
• Works closely with Vice President to align on strategy and direction for projects, brands and company goals.
• Collaborate with domestic and international partners to develop innovative ideas and designs aligned with business goals.
• Guide the creative process from concept to production, ensuring quality, accuracy, and legal compliance.
• Shape creative development for themed entertainment projects, including pop-ups, theme parks, exhibits, location-based entertainment and live shows.
• Provide creative direction for themed environments, experiential spaces, and live entertainment, driving the overall direction and guest journey from their first touchpoint.
• Review and revise scripts for live entertainment.
• Conceptualize, inspire, and communicate creative ideas to partners, senior management, and team members.
• Create concept packages for new projects, working with art direction to define the overall direction for the project.
• Review and approve creative submissions, including show set packages, production drawings, graphics, and media.
• Collaborate with internal teams on brand and franchise management, data insights, project management, and marketing to align creative with Company and Divisional strategies.
• Work closely with partners, vendors, and brand assurance to ensure project execution aligns with approved concepts.
• Partner with product managers to deliver fresh, compelling designs that meet business needs and strategies.
• Implement and share best practices across all areas of the business.
• Apply an understanding of construction and design for built environments and components

Experience & Requirements

• 10-15 years' experience in themed entertainment or closely related fields
• Bachelor's degree in entertainment, art, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Skilled in Microsoft, Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote
• Strong skill and experience in creative writing and proven ability to write compelling narratives.Experience in themed entertainment, film, theatre, or live entertainment
• In-field experience with a deep understanding of operational needs, construction practices and materials
• Strong communica