MGM Resorts International

Director of Visual Production

MGM Resorts International • $90K — $130K *
Las Vegas, NV 89110In-Person
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in visual media production (video, photography, post-production).
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not mandatory.
  • 4+ years in a management role leading creative teams.
  • Experience in an internal creative agency or high-volume production environment.
  • Proven capability to manage cross-functional partnerships in a large organization.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and uphold the creative quality and visual standards for all media content across MGM Resorts.
  • Mentor and develop a team of visual production specialists, enhancing their skills and storytelling ability.
  • Direct on-set execution, including lighting and crew guidance during shoots.
  • Oversee the post-production process, ensuring the highest quality in edits, retouching, and final outputs.
  • Implement technical standards and manage studio workflow and capital expenditures for equipment.
  • Collaborate with producers and creative leads to transform briefs into actionable visual projects.
  • Align with external production partners to maintain quality and brand standards on large shoots.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive wellness programs for physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Company-sponsored discounts on hospitality, dining, retail, and entertainment.
  • Complimentary parking during and outside of work hours.
  • Competitive health and income protection benefits.
  • Ongoing professional growth and development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Las Vegas, Nevada

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 department's 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 team's 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 bachelor's 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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About MGM Resorts International

MGM offers building operations, building maintenance, facilities management, lease administration, property accounting, financial reporting, contract management, and construction management services. They manage multifamily market-rate housing for property owners and residents.

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At MGM Resorts International, we are committed to creating memorable experiences for our guests and providing unparalleled service. Whether you are interested in hotel operations, casino management, or culinary arts, we offer a variety of job opportunities that will allow you to showcase your skills and advance your career.

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Learn more about MGM Resorts International
Size
42,000 employees
Market Cap
$12.9 billion
Industry
Hospitality & Recreation
Net Income
-$1 billion
Founded
2000
5 Year Trend
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.1 billion
NASDAQ
MGM
* Ladders Estimates

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