Associate Creative Director - MGM Brand

About the Role

Join MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas as an Associate Creative Director responsible for overseeing the MGM master brand and its related sub-brands such as MGM Rewards, MGM Live, MGM Resorts, and Meetings & Conventions. This position involves leading creative strategy and execution across various brand elements including design, copywriting, and integrated marketing efforts, ensuring consistent and distinctive branding.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee brand identity, voice, and visual presentation across assigned portfolios including luxury resorts, lifestyle properties, entertainment, sports partnerships, loyalty programs, and specialized initiatives.
• Lead or support the end-to-end creation and execution of marketing campaigns, content pieces, identity systems, activations, and iconic brand moments while upholding quality and brand standards.
• Contribute directly by developing original concepts, art direction, designs, copywriting, and creative deliverables for high-profile projects across diverse formats.
• Collaborate with various internal departments and external partners such as Property Presidents, Marketing Leads, Entertainment, F&B, Brand Partnerships, Strategy teams, and venue operators to align creative solutions with business goals and customer experiences.
• Provide leadership by mentoring and managing direct team members, matrixed designers, copywriters, agencies, and production vendors to ensure creative consistency and excellence.
• Oversee or participate in design of consumer journeys spanning pre-event, in-event, and post-event stages across the marketing funnel.
• Explore and integrate emerging creative technologies including generative AI tools, ensuring quality and compliance within workflows.

Candidate Profile

• Pursuing candidates with a bachelor's degree in design, advertising, marketing, communications, fine arts, brand management, or related fields.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive experience in creative roles, including art direction or content development, preferably in agency or in-house environments.
• A strong professional portfolio demonstrating competencies in large-scale campaigns, brand identity work, content creation, or experiential marketing.
• Proven experience managing teams, mentoring creatives, and collaborating with agencies.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities tailored for interactions with senior management.
• High proficiency in design and collaboration tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive wellness programs supporting physical, mental, and emotional health.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts across hospitality, dining, retail, entertainment, travel, technology, and partner services.
• Free parking available during and outside working hours.
• Competitive health, wellness, and income protection plans for eligible staff.
• Opportunities for professional development through leadership training, networking, and community programs.