Director of Visual Production

The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement diversity and entertainment Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world At MGM Resorts we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Director of Visual Production is the senior leader responsible for the quality growth and technical excellence of MGM Resorts in-house visual media team. This person leads videographers photographers editors and retouchers ensuring that visual content is executed at a high level across campaigns property content and operational needs. They partner with producers and creative leadership to turn ideas into well-executed visual work while serving as the departments strongest authority on media production craft on-set execution and post-production quality.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Craft Leadership & Visual Strategy: Serve as the senior visual authority for the department establishing the creative bar look and feel for all video and photography content across MGM Resorts brands and properties
• Team Development & Mentorship: Actively mentor and elevate a dedicated team of visual specialists (videographers photographers editors retouchers) coaching them on shooting techniques storytelling creative consistency and finishing skills
• On-Set Direction & Execution: Act as a senior leader on shoots to direct visual execution shape lighting and camera setups guide crews troubleshoot technical issues and ensure captured material is optimized for post-production
• Post-Production Oversight: Review edits still selects retouching color correction and final outputs with a highly developed critical eye providing actionable feedback to refine the work and maintain brand alignment
• Workflow Standards & Studio Management: Establish and enforce technical standards for capture file structure and edit handoffs while concurrently managing capital expenditures for camera gear and overseeing physical studio spaces
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Director of Production producers and creative leaders to translate creative briefs into realistic visual execution plans ensuring technical considerations are built into project scopes
• External Partner Alignment: Guide and collaborate with external directors freelance crews and production houses on large-scale shoots to ensure their delivered output matches the internal teams high quality and brand standards

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional bringing over eight years of required experience in visual media production expertly navigating video photography and post-production.
• Ideally holding a bachelors degree this individual is also a proven leader with at least four years of dedicated management experience overseeing visual specialists and media execution teams.
• To thrive in our dynamic environment and deliver premier standards the candidate must possess a required background working within an internal creative agency a large matrixed organization or a high-volume production studio demonstrating the capability to drive operational excellence and lead high-performing teams.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive wellness programs designed to support employees physical mental and emotional well-being.
• Exclusive access to company-sponsored discounts across hospitality dining retail entertainment travel technology and a wide range of partner offerings.
• Complimentary parking both during and outside of scheduled work hours.
• Competitive health wellness and income protection benefits for eligible employees.

Ongoing professional growth and career development through leadership programs learning opportunities strategic networking and community engagement initiatives

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