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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for hospitality creative director in the United States is $120,057.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $87,500.00 and $149,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Hospitality Creative Director is a professional responsible for overseeing the creative vision and design direction of hospitality spaces such as hotels, resorts, restaurants, and event venues. They collaborate with architects, interior designers, and branding teams to create unique and memorable guest experiences that align with a brand’s identity. Their work involves developing concepts for decor, ambiance, branding, and guest interaction, ensuring that every element enhances the overall atmosphere and appeal of the space. The role requires strong leadership, creativity, and a deep understanding of both design trends and hospitality industry standards.

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To thrive as a Hospitality Creative Director, you need expertise in brand development, interior design, and hospitality trends, typically backed by a degree in design, architecture, or a related field. Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and project management platforms is essential, often complemented by certifications in design or project leadership. Strong leadership, communication, and client engagement skills set successful candidates apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for delivering innovative, cohesive guest experiences and leading creative teams in a competitive hospitality market.

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A Hospitality Creative Director works closely with both operations and marketing teams to align creative vision with practical implementation. They participate in regular cross-departmental meetings to ensure that design concepts, branding, and guest experience strategies are feasible, on-brand, and executable within operational constraints. This collaboration involves translating creative ideas into actionable plans, providing guidance on visual and experiential elements, and giving feedback on marketing materials to maintain brand consistency. Open communication and a strong understanding of each team's goals help ensure the final guest experience is seamless and memorable.

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Associate Creative Director - Creative Strategy

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

MGM Resorts International
Hospitality Services • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead format-agnostic campaign creative concepting for MGM Resorts, originating new creative platforms across various formats.

  • Lead the year-one creative development of new activations, experiential moments, and brand creative systems, including initial concepting and identity.

  • Partner with internal teams and external agencies to translate creative concepts into in-market activations on time and on budget.

MGM Resorts rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 152 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Las Vegas, Nevada
The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.
THE JOB:
The Associate Creative Director, Strategy leads format-agnostic campaign creative across MGM Resorts, originating new creative platforms whose execution could take the form of design, content, experiential events, traditional advertising, time-sensitive announcements, or any combination across the format spectrum. The role is responsible for the year-one creative development of new activations, campaigns, branded creative systems, and experiential moments, plus pilot programs and innovation work.
THE DAY-TO-DAY:
  • Format-Agnostic Campaign Creative Concepting: Lead format-agnostic campaign creative concepting for MGM Resorts, originating new creative platforms whose execution could take the form of design, content, experiential events, limited-time announcements, or any combination across the format spectrum
  • Year-One Activation & Platform Development: Lead the year-one creative development of new activations, experiential moments, and brand creative systems across the enterprise, including the initial concepting, identity, and creative platform, before handing the work off to the Associate Creative Director, Entertainment & Sports for ongoing iteration in subsequent years
  • New-Business & Pilot Program Leadership: Lead general new-business and creative pilot programs, including format experiments, emerging-technology integrations, and tests that require innovative, multi-disciplinary creative solutions and rapid iteration
  • Breakthrough Launch & Limited-Time Concepts: Concept and lead high-profile launch moments and limited-time announcements requiring breakthrough creative solutions across design, content, experiential, and integrated channels
  • New Activation Consumer Journey Design: Design the consumer journey creative programming for new activations, shaping the end-to-end attendee experience from arrival through engagement, share-out, and follow-up so that every touchpoint reinforces the originating creative idea
  • Cross-Functional Activation Partnership: Partner with Brand Partnerships, Sponsorship Marketing, Entertainment, Property Marketing, Production, and external experiential agencies to translate new creative concepts into produced, in-market activations on time and on budget. Will be the lead contact for outside agencies for new and existing work
  • Matrixed Designer Direction: Provide direction, feedback, and quality control to one or two designers consistently supporting this work in a matrixed assignment, ensuring creative consistency without formal people management responsibility

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • The ideal candidate is a visionary and strategically minded creative leader holding a bachelor's degree in advertising, Design, Fine Arts, Marketing, Communications, or a closely related field. This professional offers seven or more years of progressive, hands-on experience specializing in the concepting and execution of high-impact live events, activations, and brand sponsorships.
  • Backed by a premier portfolio demonstrating large-scale, end-to-end consumer experiences, they bring a proven track record of directing sports or entertainment sponsorship campaigns alongside major leagues and entertainment properties.
  • They excel at thinking outside traditional formats, crafting cohesive creative platforms that translate seamlessly across physical, digital, and social channels.
  • By taking a customer-first approach, they design the entire attendee journey, planning every touchpoint from initial arrival through post-event engagement. Additionally, they are a highly polished communicator capable of articulating complex creative visions to senior leadership, external partners, and high-profile talent.
  • From a technical standpoint, this candidate possesses expert-level mastery of Adobe Creative Suite, a strong working familiarity with spatial and 3D layout tools, and a sharp, modern fluency in leveraging generative AI platforms to optimize workflow productivity and elevate creative production.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:
  • Comprehensive wellness programs designed to support employees' physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Exclusive access to company-sponsored discounts across hospitality, dining, retail, entertainment, travel, technology, and a wide range of partner offerings.
  • Complimentary parking both during and outside of scheduled work hours.
  • Competitive health, wellness, and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
  • Ongoing professional growth and career development through leadership programs, learning opportunities, strategic networking, and community engagement initiatives.

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MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global gaming and entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company's subsidiary, LeoVegas AB, offers sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its “Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet” philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®

Industry

Hospitality services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Paradise, NV, US

Year founded

1962

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