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Position: Director, Creative
Department: Advertising
Reporting Manager: Senior Director, Marketing
Status: Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
Location: Las Vegas, NV
About the A's:
The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.
In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.
The A's are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.
Description:We are seeking a creative marketing leader with a strong background in design and production who can leverage marketing communications, storytelling, and innovation. The Director, Creative is responsible for designing all visual communication from concept through completion to support marketing and brand objectives for the Athletics. As we establish and grow our brand footprint in Las Vegas, this position is crucial for reinforcing the organization's brand standards and maintaining a consistent and accurate representation of the team's marks and logos while developing compelling visual elements and artistic style.
***All candidates must provide a design portfolio for review. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.***
Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative direction of all campaigns, ensuring a consistent brand across all channels.
• Execute our content marketing strategy and deliver brand excellence and consistency through all marketing touchpoints. Build successful advertising campaigns on digital media, e-mail marketing, and social media platforms.
• Works cross-functionally with the ability to gain buy-in from key stakeholders through creative direction, goal alignment and storytelling.
• Manage a team of graphic designers and content video producers.
• Develop the creative process from initial briefs through project tracking and final archival.
• Partner with the production team across design development and asset needs for digital platforms, in-stadium video production, and social media channels.
• Oversee and manage the marketing photography operation of the organization.
• Create innovative ways to increase fan engagement touch points while leveraging the Athletics brand.
• Collaborate with freelancers, creative agencies, and corporate partners to fulfill business objectives and stay on-brand.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Communications, or a related field,or equivalent work experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in brand creative direction, preferably with a mix of sports brands, agency and in-house experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a creative leadership role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expert-level experience in Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Exceptional leadership and relationship-building skills with proven experience developing talent and working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing and leading fully integrated marketing campaigns.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while successfully balancing multiple simultaneous projects.
• Charismatic, high-impact presentation abilities, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience working in a professional sports environment is strongly preferred.
• Willing and able to work a non-traditional schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The A's Social Impact & Belonging Statement:
Social Impact & Belonging are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies all voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.
Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.