Creative Director, Media

RWS Global is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Creative Director to join our team. As the Creative Director, Media, you will be responsible for leading and inspiring our team of designers to develop innovative and engaging media content that aligns with our brand vision and objectives. You will play a key role in shaping the creative direction of our projects and ensuring the highest level of quality and creativity across all media outputs.
KEY TASKS
Role & Responsibilities:

• Creative Leadership: Provide visionary leadership to the media design team, inspiring them to push boundaries and explore new ideas. Develop and communicate a clear creative vision for each project adhering to the client brief.


• Content Development: Oversee the development of creative concepts, storylines, and visual elements for experiences/interactives, cruise ships, theme parks, museums, visitor attractions, and other destinations around the globe. Ensure that all content is innovative, compelling, and aligned with brand and story objectives.


• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with executive creative team, writers, directors, producers, and other key stakeholders to bring creative concepts to life. Foster a collaborative and inclusive creative environment where ideas are valued and respected, but also not settling for "good enough".


• Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior management to develop and implement strategic plans for content development and brand positioning. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices to ensure that our content remains relevant and competitive.


• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of quality and creativity across all projects. Review and provide feedback on creative materials to ensure that they meet brand standards and objectives.


• Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of creative professionals. Provide guidance, feedback, and support to help team members grow and develop their skills.


• Budget Management: Collaborate with production teams to develop and manage project budgets. Ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget constraints.


• Media Support: Support the media as needed with creative treatments, storyboards, sketches, and as needed by creating content to ensure successful delivery of the media treatments.
  
  Bachelor's degree equivalent in film, media production, communication, or related field.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a creative leadership role within the media industry.


• Proven track record of success in developing and producing high-quality media content across multiple platforms.


• Strong creative vision and ability to think strategically about content development and brand positioning.


• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a creative team.


• Solid understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in media production.


• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Proficiency in industry-standard software and tools for media production, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, etc.


• Experience working with international teams and managing projects with diverse stakeholders is a plus.
  
  Built upon more than 120 years of combined expertise from its subsidiaries, RWS Global launched in 2023 as an industry-leading team of four powerhouse companies-RWS, ted, JRA and ARC. Together, they form the world's largest producer of live experiences. Headquartered in New York City, London and Cincinnati, RWS Global provides ideation, design, technical, casting and operation services to create extraordinary entertainment, live events, exhibits, destinations, décor and brand attractions.


On land, at sea and everywhere in between, RWS Global produces over one million live moments every day. RWS Global employs a diverse team of world-class designers, creators, producers and more, including the casting and recruitment of over 8,000 performers and technicians annually. RWS Studios, located in New York City and London, comprises over 100,000 combined square feet of creative and meeting spaces, a costume shop, rehearsal studios, performer housing, fully equipped casting studios, acoustically treated music rooms and more.

RWS Global's subsidiaries include RWS, the leader in live moments by bringing to life unforgettable in-person experiences; ted, Europe's largest leisure entertainment experience company; JRA, an award-winning creative studio specializing in master planning, design and project management and ARC, providing casting for theatre, film, TV and commercials. Together, RWS Global's companies have served an impressive roster of clients that includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney's The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical, Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and many more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com., Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee's individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements.
So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked.


• Competitive Salary


• Company Pension


• 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays


• Paid parental leave & childcare support policy


• Computer (Mac/Windows)


• Flexible working (office/remote)


• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program


• Childcare Support Policy


• Employer Sponsored Vision Program