Senior Designer

4 Months ago • 7-8 Years • Graphic Design • Motion Design • $125,000 PA - $180,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Sphere Entertainment Co. seeks a Senior Designer to create breathtaking content and brand experiences for its Las Vegas venue. Responsibilities include designing narratives and experiential content across various platforms (brand, original IP, marketing, partnerships); developing a dynamic brand identity system; designing concepts and motion graphics; collaborating with project teams; creating pitch decks; identifying cultural trends; and mentoring other designers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in 2D and 3D design, motion, and concept visualization, along with expertise in Adobe Creative Suite and other design software. Experience in storytelling, concept development, and understanding of design principles are crucial. The role demands a self-starter with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Must have:
  • 7-8+ years experience
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite
  • 3D modeling/animation a plus
  • Strong storytelling & concept development
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with Blender, C4D
  • Knowledge of emerging creative technologies

Job Details

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?  
Sphere is a next generation entertainment venue, rooted in art and science with the mission to bring wonder to the world. The immersive venue in Las Vegas showcases events, brand activations, artist residencies and other forms of entertainment featuring A-list talent. We are looking for a multi-disciplinary Senior Designer versed in graphic, motion and experiential design to create breathtaking content and brand experiences within Sphere’s in-house Agency and Design Studio. 

The Senior Designer plays a key role within the Design and Creative Services team, crafting compelling experiences for the world’s most dynamic entertainment venue. Your work encompasses the full scope of Sphere, from the 360º digital canvas of the Exosphere, to spatial design inside the Atrium, to immersive visual experiences on the Media Plane for marquee events and artist residencies.  

As a hands-on creative, the Sr. Designer works with cross-functional teams – including Creative Directors, Art Directors, Writers, Designers, Editors and Technologists – to conceptualize and execute visual concepts and campaigns across brand, art, marketing, and experiences. Projects range from branding to identity systems, style frames to storyboards, marketing materials to merchandise, print collateral to websites, pitch decks to vision presentations, digital and social activations to ground-breaking innovations.  

We’re seeking a curious, forward-thinking team player with a solid foundation in 2D and 3D design, motion, concept visualization, and innovative storytelling. The ideal candidate combines a keen eye for modern design with a deep sense of beauty and aesthetics. You excel in image-making, typography, grid systems, motion and movement, consistently pushing creative boundaries with a bold, trend-aware approach. Beyond design, you have a passion for culture, music, art, storytelling, and gaming. You thrive on crafting worlds that inspire wonder. You break the mold and redefine norms, embracing the new, now, and never-done-before as you innovate for a “world’s first” medium and platform. 

What will you do?  

  • Design narratives and experiential content from concept to production across Sphere brand, original Sphere IP, Art and Promo content, Brand Marketing and Partnerships  
  • Lead, develop and design a dynamic, multi-platform brand identity system for Sphere across environmental, web, print, mobile, merchandise, etc.  
  • Design, sketch, illustrate concepts and ideas with a high level of visual storytelling, developing storyboards, animatics and production-ready motion designs  
  • Collaborate with project teams in research, ideation and development of original, scalable concepts and immersive experiences for various media including branding systems, motion graphics, screens, installations and digital innovations  
  • Research and prepare creative pitch decks to communicate ideas to Art Directors, Creative Directors, stakeholders and clients, including design proposals, concept pitches and vision presentations  
  • Identify emerging trends in culture from the worlds of design, art, film and music 
  • Ensure that all work meets a high level of creativity, innovation and brand building  
  • Mentor other Designers to help elevate work  
  • Receive and discuss Design feedback with an open mind and an ability to rapidly pivot 

 What do you need to succeed?  

  • 7-8+ years of experience working in a fast-paced professional creative production studio or agency 
  • Proficient in a variety of mediums and methods to convey ideas and concepts (e.g., storytelling, storyboards, mood boards, concept treatments, mock-ups, etc.)  
  • Work across a range of specific styles, including a style set by the art director  
  • Demonstrated and extensive visual design software proficiency (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Miro, Figma, Illustrator, etc.)  
  • 3D modelling, 3D Design and Animation a plus (Blender, C4D, 3DSM, Houdini)  
  • Experience in storytelling and concept development with a strong design background; understanding of typography, graphics, layout, form, color and spatial design; well versed in the design process and production methods  
  • A knack for capturing the spirit of a concept through Key Visuals  
  • Able to communicate the thinking behind your design process, suggest creative solutions for production methods to remain agile and efficient 
  • Strong collaboration and relationship building skills  
  • Comprehensive knowledge of emerging creative technologies, best practices and experimental approaches in design, marketing and brand communications  
  • Is a self-starter, detail-oriented with highly developed organizational skills for proper workflow and process management, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and effectively to meet deadlines 
  • Ability to perform well under pressure and under short deadlines, able to work in varying degrees of fidelity, from sketching through production (speed vs quality) 
     

Special Requirements 

  • Requires occasional travel 

 

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Pay Range
$125,000$180,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

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