Manager, Art Direction

Netflix
Los Angeles
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 198,000 - 310,000 annuallyFunction: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)Experience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Organizing"]

Define the visual language and aesthetic standards for Netflix Experiences’ physical environments, from initial sketches to final production. Lead concept-to-delivery art direction across immersive attractions and long- and short-term installations, translating brand strategy into concrete design details. Partner with creative leaders, producers, designers, and external agencies/vendors, oversee documentation and production phases, and help ensure the premium look matches what audiences see on screen.

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Manager, Art Direction

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Job Summary

Define the visual language and aesthetic standards for Netflix Experiences’ physical environments, from initial sketches to final production. Lead concept-to-delivery art direction across immersive attractions and long- and short-term installations, translating brand strategy into concrete design details. Partner with creative leaders, producers, designers, and external agencies/vendors, oversee documentation and production phases, and help ensure the premium look matches what audiences see on screen.
Location: Los Angeles
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Architect and evolve the overarching creative vision and visual language for Netflix Experiences, raising the aesthetic bar for attractions and immersive spaces.
  • •Translate team discussions and charrettes into clear creative outputs (concepts, layouts, illustrations/drawings, mood boards, and/or 3D models) to advance the design process.
  • •Oversee concept art and visual development assets (scenic packages, color/material boards, style guides, lighting direction, show set documentation) and provide actionable feedback to internal teams and external vendors.
  • •Evangelize and translate Netflix Experiences brand strategy, visual identity, and experiential pillars into day-to-day art direction details; communicate the rationale behind design decisions.
  • •Oversee production and on-site creative excellence during construction/installation/programming phases, and benchmark new attractions by visiting trade shows and attending seminars.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 198,000 - 310,000 annually
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeaveDisability Programs

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of art direction experience across environments, hospitality design, exhibition/theatrical design, or location-based entertainment, with both studio and on-site experience.
  • •Apply brand strategy and visual identity to design direction for physical environments and digital media.
  • •Experience directing both temporary and long-lasting environments, with strong understanding of IP in environmental design.
  • •Build comprehensive art direction packages and maintain a portfolio across graphic/color design and immersive experiential projects.
  • •Proficiency with digital design tools (e.g., SketchUp, Maya, Blender, Rhino) and design/illustration tools (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design), plus strong organization using digital tools and Google Workspace.
Experience:10+ yearsHospitality designExhibition designTheatrical designLocation-based entertainment
Skills:CommunicationOrganizing
Tech Stack:SketchUpMayaBlenderRhinoPhotoshopIllustratorIn-DesignGoogle Workspace3D models

Company Brief

Netflix
Global subscription streaming service that produces and distributes movies, TV series, and games across multiple devices, operating worldwide with extensive original content and localized offerings.
Industry: Streaming Platforms
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Los Gatos, United States
Founded: 1997
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