Job Title: Creative Director
Department: Mile High Studios (Nuggets Marketing)
Business Unit: KSE
Location: Denver, Colorado
Reports To: Head of Content and Strategy (Mile High Studios)
Employment Type: Full Time– Salaried/Hourly– Exempt
Supervisor Position: Yes
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Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam.
Nature of Work:
The Denver Nuggets are seeking a Creative Director to shape the visual direction for the brand while leading a diverse team of designers. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all creative initiatives. ensuring a cohesive brand identity and spearheading major creative campaigns. This position will work closely with the Vice President of Marketing and the Head of Mile High Studios and be tasked with managing the creative process to deliver compelling content, branding, and design. The ideal candidate will have the ability to provide a creative vision, a proven track record of strategic leadership, and a passion for basketball and sports branding.
Examples of work performed:
- Provide overarching creative vision for all team-related content, branding, marketing campaigns, in-arena experiences, and digital media.
- Lead, inspire, and manage a team of designers and motion graphics artists to produce innovative and high-quality creative work.
- Establish and maintain creative standards, brand guidelines, and storytelling strategies that reflect the organization’s values and vision.
- Guide the development of visual identity assets, including logos and look and feel.
- Oversee all stages of creative development, from conceptualization through execution and delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative visual storytelling techniques to keep the organization’s creative output fresh and competitive.
- Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Present concepts, campaign proposals, and final creative work to internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and partners.
- Manage the creative budget and allocate resources effectively across projects.
- Work closely with Marketing and Studios teams and collaborate with other KSE departments.
This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical Office Conditions or At-Home Environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Advertising, or a related field.
- 7+ years experience in field
- Applicant must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven ability to lead and inspire creative teams, with a compelling portfolio demonstrating innovative visual storytelling.
- Strong understanding of branding, digital media, motion graphics, and marketing strategy.
- Exceptional communication (oral + written), presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and operate effectively under pressure.
- Positive attitude demonstrated good judgment and professionalism with the ability to handle sensitive/confidential projects.
- Mastery of Adobe Suite
- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint software applications.
Compensation:
- Base salary range $80,000 - $110,000 per annum
- Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
Benefits Include:
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
- 401K/Employer Match
Equal Employment Opportunity
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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