Creative Director

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DI - HQ - Overland Park, KS 66203, SUMMARY

DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment every day.

Reporting directly to an assigned Executive Creative Director, the Creative Director works closely with clients to strategize, define, and create original strategies and ideas during the ideation process. Applying their expert knowledge of design processes, trends, and strategy, combined with research, this role will contribute by problem solving and presenting the right solution for each unique client. The CD Is an essential leader and role model with Creative Studio leadership.

• A proven ability to deliver bold, strategic, and innovative creative solutions that elevate fan experiences and brand storytelling within the dynamic, high-energy world of sports and entertainment.
• Confidence and clarity in leading strategic conversations, contributing meaningfully in client meetings, and presenting high-impact creative work that drives results.
• Have a demonstrated business acumen, ability to be a team player, ease in expressing genuine humility, and be able to quickly establish an information hierarchy.
• A strong portfolio of work that shows your conceptual chops and proves you're passionate about work that spans the modern consumer journey and showcases integrated campaigns (big ideas to execution).
• Excellent skills as a lead collaborator and active listener, taking clients on the journey of how we got to our recommendation, with an ability to defend our work without being defensive about our work.
• The stamina and dedication to lead multi-year projects while building and maintaining strong client relationships—earning trust as a long-term strategic and creative advisor.
• A passion for using creativity to solve real business challenges, with the confidence to engage directly with C-suite executives and effectively champion bold, strategic ideas.
• Your commitment to caring about client challenges and your “figure it out” qualities are off the charts, and you believe your best work is ahead of you.
• Strong presentation, communication, and story-telling skills with an ability to sell concepts and ideas.
• An entrepreneurial spirit and the drive to implement new and better ways of thinking and problem solving.
• A commitment to holding project teams accountable for executing and delivering quality solutions efficiently within project deadlines, ensuring direction and feedback from project leadership is incorporated.
• An ability to QA/QC solutions throughout a variety of Design Phases:
  Conceptual, Schematic, Design Development and Construction Documentation.
• Partner with engineering, fabrication, and digital teams to ensure the feasibility of ideas and a seamless transition from concept through execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment to uphold the creative vision across all phases of the project—including physical build, content development, and technology integration.
• Stay current on industry innovations, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies, and proactively bring those insights into DI’s creative process.
• A focus that ensures deadlines are being met and the work is within client expectations.
• An ability to contribute to project plans while considering available resources and project budgets.
• A flexible travel schedule and ability to travel on short notice based on project and client needs.
• Ability to articulate and share information and knowledge as a DI subject matter expert.
• An understanding and demonstration of what it takes to champion, mentor, and support the success of Creative Studio team members,…