Lead Creative Director, Themed Experiences

Adirondack Scenic, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal/sick time

401K Retirement Plan after length of (

Job summary

Adirondack Studios invites a seasoned Creative Director to shape the visual language of our themed environments across parks, casinos, museums, and live shows. You will lead cross-functional teams, turn client briefs into powerful, story-driven concepts, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor Creative Design teams across multiple locations, develop processes, and collaborate with design firms, vendors, and production partners to sustain ADKS’s creative excellence and market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in fine art or related field.
• 15+ years in Creative Director or similar leadership role.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and 3D modeling tools (Rhino, SKP, 3ds Max).
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead cross-location Creative Design teams and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative design authority across the company’s creative vision and standards.
• Lead direction for themed environments from concept to installation.
• Translate client goals into compelling, feasible creative solutions.
• Oversee deliverables across design phases (art, renderings, models).
• Collaborate with partners, clients, vendors, and production teams.
• Develop processes and budgets for design projects.

Skills

Creative leadership

Ideation

Portfolio

Design principles

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Industry reputation

Teaching/mentoring

Partner with firms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Fine Art / related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

3ds Max

MS Office

Job description

Adirondack Studios invites a seasoned Creative Director to shape the visual language of our themed environments across parks, casinos, museums, and live shows. You will lead cross-functional teams, turn client briefs into powerful, story-driven concepts, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor Creative Design teams across multiple locations, develop processes, and collaborate with design firms, vendors, and production partners to sustain ADKS’s creative excellence and market