Creative Director – Art & Design

Sphere Entertainment Co. is seeking a Creative Director with a strong background in art direction, design, and storytelling to lead the development of original content and branded experiences for Sphere's digital platforms. This role involves driving the visual identity of Sphere’s Art & Promo programming, creating high-impact art and promotional content, and collaborating with internal and external teams. The ideal candidate is a hands-on creative leader with a sharp aesthetic, strong motion instincts, and experience in digital campaigns and content for large-scale screens, thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Must Have

• Lead creative development and art direction for the Exosphere and other media features.
• Concept and direct a wide range of visual storytelling, from ambient and editorial content to social moments, branded campaigns, and cultural activations.
• Collaborate with internal creative teams and external partners to ensure alignment with Sphere’s brand voice, audience goals, and programming cadence.
• Help build and maintain Sphere’s ongoing content library, including rituals, seasonal programming, original art, and co-branded moments.
• Work closely with producers, designers, motion teams, and strategists to bring ideas to life across formats.
• Contribute to pitches, creative reviews, and executive presentations with clarity and confidence.
• Provide visual guidance, feedback, and direction to designers, art directors, and motion artists across active projects.
• Stay informed on design trends, technology shifts, and culture at large to keep Sphere’s creative work timely and relevant.
• 10+ years of directing experience in a creative studio, developing innovative and engaging experiential concepts across digital and physical platforms.
• A strong portfolio showing creative range and originality across visual storytelling, motion, branded content, and experiential work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams from concept through execution.
• Excellent design instincts and strong proficiency in visual composition, storytelling, typography, and motion.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (ex. Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, After Effects, 3D and/or realtime tools).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with technical execution and production realities.
• Experience managing or mentoring designers and collaborating closely with project managers, technologists, and strategists.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and multiple concurrent projects.

Perks & Benefits

• Robust set of tools and resources for upskilling employees' talents and strengths.
• Support for career growth and longevity.

Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) is a premier live entertainment and media company. The Company includes Sphere, a next-generation entertainment medium powered by cutting-edge technologies to redefine the future of entertainment. The first Sphere venue in Las Vegas opened in September 2023. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at sphereentertainmentco.com.

Who are we hiring?

We are seeking a Creative Director with a strong foundation in art direction, design, and storytelling to help lead the development of original content and branded experiences across Sphere’s exterior and interior digital platforms. This role focuses on driving the visual identity of Sphere’s Art & Promo programming to bring cultural moments, brand collaborations, and immersive storytelling to life.

You are a hands-on creative leader with a sharp aesthetic, strong motion instincts, and the ability to guide concept development through execution. You bring experience in digital campaigns, visual design, and content for large-scale screens and environments. You know how to create work that moves audiences, builds brand relevance, and reflects today’s trends.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, resilient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’ll help define the look and feel of Sphere’s visual storytelling and shape how the world experiences the brand across all its digital surfaces and activations.

What will you do?

• Lead creative development and art direction for the Exosphere and other media features within the Sphere ecosystem, helping shape high-impact art and promotional content that drives audience engagement and elevates the brand.
• Concept and direct a wide range of visual storytelling, from ambient and editorial content to social moments, branded campaigns, and cultural activations.
• Collaborate with internal creative teams and external partners to ensure alignment with Sphere’s brand voice, audience goals, and programming cadence.
• Help build and maintain Sphere’s ongoing content library, including rituals, seasonal programming, original art, and co-branded moments.
• Work closely with producers, designers, motion teams, and strategists to bring ideas to life across formats.
• Contribute to pitches, creative reviews, and executive presentations with clarity and confidence.
• Provide visual guidance, feedback, and direction to designers, art directors, and motion artists across active projects.
• Stay informed on design trends, technology shifts, and culture at large to keep Sphere’s creative work timely and relevant.

What do you need to succeed?

• 10+ years of directing experience in a creative studio, developing innovative and engaging experiential concepts across digital and physical platforms.
• A strong portfolio showing creative range and originality across visual storytelling, motion, branded content, and experiential work.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams from concept through execution.
• Excellent design instincts and strong proficiency in visual composition, storytelling, typography, and motion.
• Advanced proficiency in relevant design software (ex. Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, After Effects, 3D and/or realtime tools.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with technical execution and production realities.
• Experience managing or mentoring designers and collaborating closely with project managers, technologists, and strategists.
• Comfort working in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
• A curious, collaborative mindset and a passion for creating work that makes a lasting impact.

Special Requirements

• Requires occasional travel and non-conventional work hours.