Warner Bros. Discovery

Creative Director

Warner Bros. Discovery  •  $126k - $234k/yr  •  Burbank, CA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.


WB Games is a leader in the games industry across all game platforms and mobile devices. Our diverse and inclusive workforce creates and brings to life the most beloved characters, franchises, heroes, and wizards in the world. We are fans of what we make and proud of what we do. We have studios and offices across the globe.

Your New Role

WB Games is looking for a hands-on Creative Director who can lead, concept, and execute across design, motion graphics, video editing, and game capture. Working closely with the team, this role will craft high-impact creatives for social, digital, paid media, trailers, and experiential marketing. Set the vision and content pillars, refine execution, and push for innovation, ensuring every project stands out.

Your Role Responsibilities

  • Hands-on execution in design, motion graphics, and video editing alongside your team.

  • Lead and mentor multidisciplinary creative teams, ensuring growth, collaboration excellence.

  • Concept, storyboard, and execute high-quality marketing content for various formats.

  • Develop bold, innovative creative strategies that align with business objectives.

  • Collaborate with marketing, user acquisition, and production teams for campaign development.

  • Push the boundaries of storytelling, motion, and design, staying ahead of industry trends.

  • Refine and elevate creative work, ensuring consistency across all brand assets.

  • Ensure efficiency without compromising quality, keeping projects on time and within scope.

  • Represent the creative vision in high-level meetings, advocating for impactful storytelling.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop).

  • Strong hands-on skills in motion design, editing, and graphic design—not just directing.

  • Ability to craft visually compelling UA, digital and social content.

  • Deep understanding of branding, typography, composition, and storytelling.

  • Experience leading creative teams while actively contributing to the work.

  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine and Unity for in-game capture and motion work is a plus.

  • Lead by doing—hands-on execution is key.

  • Strong storytelling and creative problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communicator and collaborator across disciplines.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects while staying deeply involved in execution.

  • Passionate about mentoring and elevating creative talent.

  • Adaptable, innovative, and always pushing creative boundaries

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $126,000.00 - $234,000.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.If you’re a qualified candidate with an arrest or conviction record, please know that your application will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Warner Bros. Discovery

About Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York City
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
wbd.com
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