Thrill One is a next-generation content company at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. As the parent company of Nitro Circus, Nitrocross, Street League Skateboarding (SLS), and Superjacket Productions (producers of MTV’s “Ridiculousness”), Thrill One is committed to delivering mind-blowing action sports events and original content worldwide. With over 40 million followers across multiple brand pages and channels, Thrill One is a leader in the action sports industry, producing over 50 industry-leading live events annually.
Position Summary:
Thrill One is seeking a dynamic Creative Director to establish the creative vision and direction of our properties across both design and video disciplines. The Creative Director will collaborate with the creative producer, ensuring the elevation of our properties’ brand identity and overall creative output. They will lead creative brainstorming sessions and refine ideas into impactful creative executions. Additionally, the Creative Director will manage and lead the design and video teams to ensure cohesive and high-quality creative representation across all properties.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Work with the Head of Content and Creative to establish the creative vision and direction for Thrill One owned properties – Nitrocross, Nitro Circus, and Street League Skateboarding.
- Elevate the properties’ brand identity and overall creative output across design and video verticals.
- Collaborating with the Creative Producer, co-lead creative project and campaign brainstorm sessions with Content, Creative, and Social teams, refining ideas into impactful executions.
- Manage and lead the design and video teams to ensure cohesive creative representation of the properties.
- Advise on creative team members’ skills, capabilities, and bandwidth to the Creative Producer to ensure all creative projects and campaigns are managed effectively.
- Build and reinforce internal department relationships across content, creative, social, marketing, ticketing, partnerships, and operations teams.
- Research and advise on emerging creative tech, trends, and resources.
- Work closely with drivers, athletes, and talent from a storytelling standpoint, identifying compelling narratives and forging strong professional relationships across the properties.
Qualifications:
- 7-9 years of experience in a creative role within the sports or entertainment industry.
- Leadership experience managing a creative team across both design and video disciplines.
- Strong expertise in production capabilities and emerging technology and trends.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Experience working in the sports or action sports industry.
Note: Occasional travel, and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Employment Type: Full time
Thrill One Sports & Entertainment
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