Creative Director Sports and Entertainment Experiences

At Jack Morton we design and buildhead-turning smile-inducing impact-driving brand experiences that redefine what experiential marketing can achieve. We help our clientsunlock the full value of experiencesby turning bold ideas into meaningful connections.

That takes a team thats bold curious and acts as one.We build on each others ideas challenge conventions and show up for one another every day. Here youll do your best work grow quickly and partner across clients disciplines and global teams to bring new ideas to life.

This is a place where curiosity drives whats next boldness raises the bar and every win is shared. Where ownership is expected egos are left at the door and the work reflects the passion and talent of the people behind it.

Experience without limitsin your work your growth and your impact.

**Ability to work hybrid in Detroit is highly preferred; alternatively the ability to work hybrid from a U.S. Jack office**

Were seeking a passionate Creative Director with a deep understanding of sports fandom and culture to join our team. Youll lead the creation of unforgettable sports and entertainment experiences for iconic brands.

Youre right for this role if youre of the culture. If you love sportsparticularly womens sports. And if nothing energizes you more than translating strategic insights into high-impact brand experiences that authentically connect with fans.

If you instinctively follow leagues athletes artists and creators; think fluidly across physical and digital platforms; obsess over craft; and know how to bring ideas to life at scale wed love to meet you.

Concept and craft innovative experiences rooted in sports pop culture and fandom that help brands become authentic parts of fan communities.

Create compelling presentations that clearly connect ideas to business goals blending smart strategy with thoughtful creative thinking to inspire clients and partners.

Shape cohesive experience ecosystems across environments content talent merchandise social moments and fan touchpoints ensuring every element feels intentional and connected.

Partner with internal teams athletes artists leagues creators and cultural tastemakers to deliver breakthrough work that resonates with key audiences and drives meaningful impact.

• Know the fan:Understand the nuances of sports fans and pop culture audiencestheir beliefs language rituals references expectations and emotional triggers.
• Create ideas that tap into whats now and next:Develop concepts inspired by sports culture entertainment creator culture and emerging fan behaviors.
• Build ecosystems not one-offs:Collaborate with strategy account and partner teams to translate brand objectives into scalable multi-layered experiences.

• Steward ideas passionately:Protect and evolve ideas from insight and concepting through production build and live execution.
• Obsess over craft and impact:Partner with production teams and vendors to ensure every experience is thoughtfully designed impeccably executed and unforgettable. Youre a fit-and-finish fanatic.
• Push boundaries:Champion new formats technologies collaborators and ways of working constantly reimagining how brands show up in the world.

• Work seamlessly across disciplines:Align storytelling design and execution by partnering closely with strategy production and account teams.
• Keep the idea alive:Maintain creative integrity even as timelines shift budgets evolve or project scopes change.
• Cultivate creative energy:Help foster a culture where ideas flow freely diverse perspectives are valued and collaboration is dynamic inclusive and fun.

• 68 years of experience creating culturally driven brand work.
• Experience developing sports and entertainment partnerships and leveraging related assets.
• A genuine passion for sports with a particular enthusiasm for womens sports.

• You say yes more often than no.
• You thrive in sports-centric environments.
• You have the confidence and presence to inspire high-level clients and bring out their best work.

• You elevate teams and bring people together.
• Youre optimistic generous and inspire others to do their best work.
• Youre creative but groundedsomeone who can dream big and deliver even bigger.

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