Creative Director - Experiential

LE001 The.Team: SME, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

THE·TEAM, a global sports, music and entertainment company, seeks a Creative Director to lead a diverse creative group on high-profile projects. You will inspire copywriters and art directors and partner with clients to push concepts forward.

As a senior leader, you’ll ensure quality across projects, anticipate production needs, and stay ahead of industry trends while maintaining strong client relationships. Experience in sports/entertainment is beneficial; base salary is competitive.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in creative leadership, with 3+ years directing accounts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative output across multiple projects, ensuring high-quality, on-brand results.
• Collaborate with clients to craft concepts and strategy that elevate brands.
• Anticipate production needs and guide teams to mitigate risks.
• Foster strong relationships with interdepartmental teams and vendors.

Skills

Creative leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Collaborative

Team mentorship

Client partnership

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

PowerPoint

Office Suite

Job description

THE·TEAM operates at the epicenter of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We’re a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM’s presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit THE.TEAM.

Job Description

We’re a diverse creative group that crafts award-winning experiences in partnership with an exciting portfolio of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment clients, and we’re on the lookout for an amazing Creative Director to join our fast-growing team!

Who You Are

In addition to being an amazing creative and rigorous thinker (obviously!) we’re looking for a collaborative Creative Director who is as passionate about the intersection of design, strategy and technology as we are. Someone who’s excited to inspire a talented team of copywriters and art directors to new creative heights while helping craft innovative ideas that leave clients beaming.

What You’ll Do

As one of our senior leaders, you’ll lead the charge across multiple projects while maintaining quality control of the creative team’s output. From anticipating client callouts to knowing what production is going to say about a concept, you’ll use your keen sixth sense and experience to identify problems before they happen— helping the creative process run smoother while making ideas and teams stronger. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with clients to craft concepts and strategy that push them to bigger and better places, all while staying on top of industry trends that keep brands relevant in their respective space.

Other Responsibilities

• Own the creative output and help maintain quality control
• Understand big picture objectives for clients and agency
• Maintain positive relationship with interdepartmental teams and clients
• Work with third party vendors and/or partner agencies
• Anticipate challenges across projects and teams
• Help manage work plans and team needs on current and upcoming projects
• Develop a trusting and communicative relationship with creative team members

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years relevant experience, with 3+ years direct experience managing creative accounts
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, etc
• Ability to work in PowerPoint, Keynote, Office Suite
• Prior experience and/or knowledge in sports, music, and entertainment is beneficial
• Proactive ability to think strategically and creatively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Ability to multi-task

Base salary range: $150-200K, plus bonus potential if applicable for role. Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. THE·TEAM is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

20 years into our evolution, we continue to expand services and geographies across the exciting and extraordinary worlds of sports, music, entertainment and culture. We are committed to making a meaningful difference and driving real change when it comes to diversity equity and inclusion — not only among our employees, but in how we serve clients and push the industry at large.

THE·TEAM is a leading global sports, music and entertainment company. Led by intelligence, ideas and influence, we provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties.