Creative Director

Roles & Responsibilities

• Oversee creative execution across all experiential work streams, including environmental design, graphic design, copy, interactive, AV, and spatial storytelling, from concept through delivery
• Interpret and steward approved creative vision, ensuring it is clearly and consistently expressed across every touchpoint of the experience
• Identify all creative components required to deliver the project and define the appropriate internal teams and external partners needed to execute each
• Review, guide, and elevate work produced by designers, art directors, writers, and specialists, providing clear direction without absorbing executional tasks
• Present executional creative work to clients and internal stakeholders on behalf of the creative team, articulating intent, rationale, and evolution
• Partner closely with Production and Account teams to align creative development with scope, budget, timelines, and logistical feasibility
• Collaborate directly with fabricators, builders, AV partners, and external specialists to ensure creative intent, quality, and craftsmanship are upheld in final execution
• Serve as the creative "glue," maintaining cross-functional alignment, identifying risks, and solving problems throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Ensure creative solutions meet brand standards, audience needs, and experiential best practices while remaining achievable within real-world constraints
• Support project handoff, installation, and on-site execution as needed to ensure the experience is delivered as intended
• Participate in post-project reviews to evaluate creative outcomes and inform future work
• Manage and mentor junior-to-senior creatives (art directors, designers, copywriters, etc.)

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in experiential, environmental, or integrated creative roles, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or Creative Director-level position
• Proven experience leading large-scale experiential projects from concept through build and live execution
• Strong understanding of spatial design, graphic systems, copy, interactive, and AV as they relate to live experiences
• Exceptional creative judgment and the ability to give clear, constructive direction across multiple disciplines
• Experience in presenting creative work to senior clients and stakeholders with confidence and clarity
• Deep familiarity with production processes, fabrication methods, materials, and on-site execution considerations
• Able to collaborate effectively with Production, Account, Strategy, and external partners
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly in fast-moving, high-pressure environments
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative and respectful approach to team management
• Passion for live experiences, storytelling, and creating meaningful moments for audiences

Pay

The salary range for this role is $165,000.00 to $215,000.00. Where a candidate falls within this band will depend on a combination of factors, including relevant experience, demonstrated performance, specific skills, geographical location, and internal equity.