As the Marketing Creative Director III on the Global Esports team, you’ll be responsible for creative strategy and final execution of all creative content that is developed for Valorant esports. Reporting to the Senior Manager on the Creative Marketing team, you will help shape and realize a long-term creative vision for Valorant esports, including everything from branding to mixed media publishing projects.
As the vision holder for the creative expression of the sport, you will partner with the brand team to translate strategy into resonant campaigns that achieve our goals. You will develop campaign ideas, content and establish how the brand expresses itself to fans through all forms of media. You will also mentor the development of junior team members and the selection of agency partners needed to achieve industry-leading work. You will guide the ideation and execution of every aspect of the creative process.
You will also shape and develop the creative vision for global Valorant esports, including any creative assets developed by partner teams which support the brand and overall cohesion.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the creative vision and set the quality bar for all fan facing global Valorant esports content
- Partner with the Senior Manager on the Creative Marketing team to develop a multiyear vision and narrative for Valorant esports
- Partner with the global marketing team to translate briefs into creative campaigns for the global esports team
- Lead a diverse team of creative executional partners (writers, producers, editors, directors, illustration artists, 3D/2D animation, and visual designers) to develop creative
- Establish craft standards for the global Valorant esports team
- Nurture the creative sensibilities of the Valorant esports team
- Oversee the delivery of creative campaigns for the brand
- Oversee the presentation of creative to and management of partners
Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years experience with creative copywriting or visual design for a major consumer brand or agency
- Experience with video game, sports or lifestyle marketing
- Experience leading a creative team
- A portfolio of relevant work
- For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about the experiences of players, this could be the role for you!
Desired Qualifications:
- Passion for esports and FPS games
- Experience working with animation and in-game capture
- Experience developing 360 campaigns
- Comfort working with and leading live action shoots
- Experience developing live activations
Our Perks:
We offer medical, dental, and vision plans that cover you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children. Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage are also available. Riot will support your retirement benefits with a company match, and double down on your donations of time and money to non-profit charitable organizations. Balance between work and personal life is encouraged with open paid time off, and a play fund so you can broaden and deepen your personal relationship with games.
It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00).
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