Creative Director

The Creative Director role at Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences focuses on defining the creative vision and leading end-to-end development for themed entertainment, live entertainment, and guest journey experiences. Based in Burbank, CA, this position reports to the Vice President for Creative and manages high-complexity design projects in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Role Overview

Shape creative direction across themed environments, experiential spaces, and live entertainment, ensuring the experience aligns with approved concepts while meeting standards for quality, accuracy, and legal compliance. Partner with stakeholders to guide projects from early concept through production, and support alignment on strategy and direction with the Vice President for Creative.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative execution across projects, including licensees, design partners, and production houses.
• Collaborate with the Vice President to align on strategy and direction for projects, brands, and company goals.
• Develop innovative ideas and designs with domestic and international partners that support business goals.
• Direct the creative process from concept to production, maintaining quality, accuracy, and legal compliance.
• Drive creative development for themed entertainment projects, including pop-ups, theme parks, exhibits, location-based entertainment, and live shows.
• Provide creative direction for themed environments and guest journey experiences from the first touchpoint.
• Review and revise scripts for live entertainment.
• Conceptualize, inspire, and communicate creative ideas to partners, senior management, and team members.
• Create concept packages for new projects in partnership with art direction to define overall project direction.
• Review and approve creative submissions such as show set packages, production drawings, graphics, and media.
• Partner with internal teams across brand and franchise management, data insights, project management, and marketing to align creative work with Company and Divisional strategies.
• Coordinate with partners, vendors, and brand assurance to support execution aligned with approved concepts.
• Work with product managers to deliver designs that meet business needs and strategies.
• Implement and share best practices across business areas.
• Apply knowledge of construction and design for built environments and components.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in themed entertainment or closely related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree in entertainment, art, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong experience in creative writing with demonstrated ability to write compelling narratives.
• Experience in themed entertainment, film, theatre, or live entertainment.
• In-field experience with a deep understanding of operational needs, construction practices, and materials.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead teams under tight deadlines.
• Proactive and accountable mindset with high standards of integrity.
• Familiarity with industry trends and guest experience design.
• Fluency in Spanish or Mandarin is a plus.

Technologies

• Microsoft
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Keynote

Location and Work Setup

Location: Burbank, CA (onsite)

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Vacation

How We Get Things Done

You can find guiding principles at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/.