Creative Director, Experiential (Freelance)

Creative Director, Experiential (Freelance) Location: Remote (PST hours), with onsite travel to San Francisco as needed Start Date: November 2nd Duration: 6+ months, freelance (20 hrs/week) Compensation: $80-90/hr (W2) Benefits: Eligible for health, dental, vision, and 401(k) through Mondo Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This role is not eligible for sponsorship.About the Opportunity Join a fully staffed creative team at the very start of a major experiential program for a leading global tech brand. The client wants this year's event to break the mold of typical B2B experiences. Think SXSW-level energy: fresh, modern, interactive, and boundary-pushing.You'll come in at the ground floor, starting with a strategy kickoff to align on the brief. From there, you'll set the creative vision for a cohesive, standout brand journey from first impression to final takeaway.What You'll DoLead concepting across visual identity, brand activations, and booth/environment designDevelop bold, interactive activation ideas. These are central to the experience.Bring spatial thinking to temporary architecture, wayfinding, and branded environmentsConcept motion content for large-format LED and immersive installationsPresent concepts to the client and guide them through creative decisionsLead the team and direct designers from concept through executionAdapt quickly as priorities evolve in a fast-moving, collaborative environmentKey Dates & Travel (all travel paid)Nov 12: San Francisco site visitApril 5-8: Event in San Francisco. You'll need to be available and onsite for the full event.Minimum Requirements:7-10+ years as a Creative DirectorBackground in spatial design, art direction, and brandingExperiential agency experience with major tech clients (e.g., Amazon/AWS, Meta, TikTok, Airbnb, Snap, Dell, etc)Hands-on experience concepting motion for physical spaces and large LED displaysStrong presentation skills and confidence leading client conversationsExcellent communication, flexibility, and a calm, roll-with-it approach to changePreferred Qualifications: Experience with enterprise or cloud tech brands and their brand systemsPortfolio Please share work that includes:Booths, pop-ups, or event environments for big tech brands at an experiential agencyBuilt structures you designed or ledEvent branding and signage systems