Creative Director Job at Lumen and Forge L.L.C, in Las Vegas

Creative Director

role in Las Vegas focused on owning the creative vision across immersive experience projects from pitch through install.
Responsibilities

Set creative direction across concurrent projects, including

mood boards ,

storyboards ,

look dev ,

narrative , and

previz
Source, hire, and manage contractors alongside the in-house creative team (1 to 2 artists on smaller projects; 5 to 10 creatives and animators on larger ones)
Develop short- and long-format shows (up to 15 minutes) and looping content in a range of styles aligned to client vision while holding

budget

boundaries
Lead design for

dome ,

façade , and

irregular surfaces , including

pixel maps

for complex shapes
Collaborate with the team to solve technical challenges alongside production, not only hand off creative direction
Pitch and present concepts to clients, venues, and stakeholders
Create budgets and estimates, then deliver under them with work that supports repeat client interest
Partner with technical and production teams to keep ideas buildable, on schedule, and on budget
Bring

AI tools

into the animation pipeline where they improve quality or speed
Direct brand and marketing materials:

website ,

case studies ,

social , and

sizzle reels
Work with editors and marketing on recap videos, social edits, and marketing collateral
Run the creative pipeline: assign work, protect budgets, and keep projects moving
Represent L&F in client rooms
Requirements

5+ years

in creative direction, experiential design, themed entertainment, or immersive media, including leading teams
Strong portfolio featuring delivered

large-format

or

immersive

work
Background in

2D/3D animation ,

motion graphics ,

characters , and

environments
Understanding of

motion capture ,

compositing , and

multi-layer render passes
Familiarity with

real-time workflows

and

2D/3D render pipelines
Track record of estimating accurately and delivering

on or under budget
Experience using

AI

in production
Ability to juggle multiple projects without sacrificing

quality

or

schedule
Working knowledge of

projection ,

media servers , and

show control
Willingness to travel and work extended hours around

pitches

and

installs
Technologies

Adobe After Effects, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, Blender, 3ds Max, Maya
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Canva
Airtable, Google Sheets
Unity, TouchDesigner, Notch
Disguise, Resolume
Benefits

Employee Profit Share
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Travel, lodging, and per diem for company business
Workstation, software licenses, laptop, and phone allowance
Location

Las Vegas, NV (onsite)
Travel for client meetings, site surveys, and installs
Pay

USD 75,000 per yearly
Nice to Have

Fulldome, projection mapping, or large architectural show experience
Interactive installations or real-time show platforms (Unity, TouchDesigner, Notch, Disguise, Resolume)
Experience working with Las Vegas venues, casinos, attractions, or major events
Experience building a creative department or pipeline

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