MSG Entertainment is hiring: Senior Designer - Experiential Content in Burbank

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.

What will you do?

1. Design narratives and experiential content from concept to production across Sphere brand, original Sphere IP, Art and Promo content, Brand Marketing and Partnerships
2. Lead, develop and design a dynamic, multi-platform brand identity system for Sphere across environmental, web, print, mobile, merchandise, etc.
3. Design, sketch, illustrate concepts and ideas with a high level of visual storytelling, developing storyboards, animatics and production-ready motion designs
4. 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
5. 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
6. Identify emerging trends in culture from the worlds of design, art, film and music
7. Ensure that all work meets a high level of creativity, innovation and brand building
8. Mentor other Designers to help elevate work
9. Receive and discuss Design feedback with an open mind and an ability to rapidly pivot

What do you need to succeed?

1. 7-8 years of experience working in a fast-paced professional creative production studio or agency
2. Proficient in a variety of mediums and methods to convey ideas and concepts (e.g., storytelling, storyboards, mood boards, concept treatments, mock-ups, etc.)
3. Work across a range of specific styles, including a style set by the art director
4. Demonstrated and extensive visual design software proficiency (Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote, PowerPoint, Miro, Figma, Illustrator, etc.)
5. 3D modelling, 3D Design and Animation a plus (Blender, C4D, 3DSM, Houdini)
6. 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
7. A knack for capturing the spirit of a concept through Key Visuals
8. Able to communicate the thinking behind your design process, suggest creative solutions for production methods to remain agile and efficient
9. Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
10. Comprehensive knowledge of emerging creative technologies, best practices and experimental approaches in design, marketing and brand communications
11. 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
12. 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

Pay Range

$125,000 — $180,000 USD Reference: ECNJOBID-193-142-133-85 in the application