08 Aug
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Everi Pty
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Melbourne
08 Aug
Everi Pty
Melbourne
Job Description
We're looking for an experienced Creative Director - Fan Experiences to join KOJO's Global Creative Studio and lead the creative development and delivery of world-class live sport experiences across APAC and global markets.
Reporting to the Group Creative Director, you will lead projects from initial strategy and concept development through to production and onsite execution.
Your work will shape fan experiences across stadium presentation, match day entertainment, fan festivals, precinct activations, ceremonies, commercial partner activations and major sporting events.
You will work closely with Producers, Strategists, Account Directors and multidisciplinary creative teams to ensure ideas are innovative, engaging, commercially viable and executable.
You will also embrace AI workflows and emerging technologies to enhance creative development, accelerate ideation and unlock new audience experiences.
Lead the end-to-end creative development of live sport experiences, from initial briefing through to onsite delivery
Develop creative strategies, concepts and experience narratives for stadium entertainment, fan festivals, precinct activations, ceremonies and major sporting events
Translate strategic and commercial objectives into compelling, fan-first experiences
Present creative concepts and experience narratives to clients and key stakeholders
Partner closely with Producers to ensure concepts are practical, deliverable and commercially viable
Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across Strategy, Design, Motion, Technical and Production
Maintain high creative standards across multiple concurrent projects
Lead and support creative workshops, ideation sessions and new business pitches
Build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities to expand existing partnerships
Work alongside production teams throughout planning, rehearsals and live delivery
Use AI workflows and emerging technologies to enhance ideation, creative development and production efficiency
About the Employer
At KOJO, our aim is to captivate audiences globally with creativity that influences, entertains and inspires.
We are sought after by clients for our integrated model, the unique perspectives we bring, the brilliant minds of our people and, ultimately, the impact we create.
Our values guide everything we do.
We are genuine, caring, constantly curious and fearless.
While we are in the business of creativity, we always do business with heart.
KOJO is part of PMY Group, a global provider of technology, data and creative solutions for the live environment.
Across APAC, the USA and EMEA, PMY partners with clients in sports, entertainment, venues, education, retail and public infrastructure to deliver impactful, end-to-end solutions.
About the Candidate
At least five years' experience in Creative Direction/Experience Design/Sport Marketing or related discipline.
Deliver live sport experiences from concept through onsite execution across fan entertainment and activations.
Use AI workflows, generative AI tools and emerging creative technologies to enhance ideation and production efficiency.
You're an experience-led creative leader with a genuine passion for sport, fan culture and live environments.
You're equally comfortable developing bold ideas, presenting to clients and working onsite with production teams to bring those ideas to life.
You thrive in fast-paced environments, understand both the creative and production process, and can confidently lead projects and client relationships independently.
You'll bring:
At least five years' experience in Creative Direction, Experience Design, Sport Marketing or a related discipline
Proven experience delivering live experiences from concept through to execution
A strong understanding of live event production, technical requirements and operational delivery
Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams
Exceptional presentation, storytelling and client relationship skills
Experience using AI workflows, generative AI tools and emerging creative technologies
The ability to balance creative ambition with production and commercial realities
A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
Experience within sport, major events, entertainment, stadium presentation, fan engagement or a creative agency environment will be highly regarded.
Work Setting
Work on high-profile sporting and live experience projects across APAC and global markets
Join a creative, collaborative and passionate team
Help shape memorable experiences for fans and audiences
Work in an environment that encourages curiosity, experimentation and bold thinking
Access opportunities for professional growth and development
Benefit from a flexible and supportive working environment
Receive a competitive salary and employee advantages
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📌 Creative Director - Fan Experiences (Melbourne)
🏢 Everi Pty
📍 Melbourne