Battle Royal Studios is hiring: Creative Director – Retail & Pop-Up (m/f/d) in N

Creative Director – Retail & Pop-Up (m/f/d) Freelancer, Full or part-time · Remote Your mission Location: Remote within CET ±2 hrs Mode: Project based freelance work Start: Immediately Role Overview We are looking for an experienced Creative Director with a strong background in retail, pop-up, and experiential brand environments to join our extended creative network. In this role, you will lead the creative direction for brand activations and temporary to permanent retail experiences, developing strong spatial and visual storytelling concepts that connect brands with audiences through space and emotion. You will guide the creative process from concept to presentation, ensuring design integrity and brand alignment at every stage. As Creative Director, you will collaborate closely with our Spatial Design and Production teams, lead and mentor Art Directors and Graphic Designers, and act as the main creative contact for clients. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of brand experience design, live communication, and the retail landscape, translating brand strategy and vision into bold, tangible ideas. Key Responsibilities Lead the creative direction of retail and pop-up activations from concept to delivery. Translate brand strategy and marketing goals into immersive and experiential design concepts. Guide and mentor the creative team, ensuring alignment and excellence across all deliverables. Present creative ideas with feasibility approach and concepts directly to clients with clarity, confidence, and impact. Concept Development Develop original creative concepts that connect brand storytelling with spatial experience for complete consumer journeys. Create and oversee concept decks, mood boards, and presentations in collaboration with Art Direction and Graphic Design. Collaborate with Spatial Design teams to ensure creative and spatial visions align seamlessly. Review and provide feedback on visual materials, ensuring brand and design consistency. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Account Managers and Producers to align creative work with project scope, timelines, and budgets. Bridge the gap between creative intent and production feasibility, maintaining balance between vision and execution. Participate in pitch development and client presentations, leading the creative narrative. Support the integration of digital and interactive touchpoints within spatial experiences when relevant. Quality & Innovation Ensure that every creative output meets the highest aesthetic and experiential standard meaningfully. Stay current with trends in retail design, live communication, and brand activation. Bring forward-thinking ideas that push creative boundaries while remaining strategically grounded. Your profile Skills & Qualifications 8+ years of experience in creative direction, experiential design, or brand environments. Proven track record in developing concepts for retail, pop-up, or brand activation projects. Strong understanding of spatial design, live communication, and consumer experience. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide creative teams. Confident in client-facing situations and experienced in leading presentations and pitches. Skilled in concepting tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and presentation platforms (Keynote, PowerPoint). Ability to review and interpret 3D or spatial drawings (Rhino, SketchUp, Vectorworks, etc.); hands‑on 3D modelling not required. Strong visual sense, brand understanding and storytelling ability. Fluent in English, German a plus. Why us? What We Offer Work with leading international brands shaping the future of retail and experiential design. The opportunity to develop high-profile, creative brand activations seen globally. A collaborative, no‑ego creative culture where ideas are valued, and great work speaks for itself. Freedom to work remotely and flexibly, supported by a team that delivers at the highest level. Exposure to multi-disciplinary projects that combine live communication, design, and innovation. Battle Royal Studios is a boutique creative agency, renowned for delivering innovative and immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide. From high-profile brand activations to grand cultural events, we craft unique concepts that blend creativity, strategy, and cutting‑edge technology. Discover more about our projects and philosophy at www.br-studios.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Battle Royal Studios is a boutique creative agency renowned for delivering innovative and immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide . The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of brand experience design, live communication, and the retail landscape, translating brand strategy and vision into bold, tangible ideas . En Español: Director creativo Retail & Pop-Up (m/f/d) Freelancer, Full or Part Time · Remote Su misión Localización: Remoto dentro de CET ±2 hrs Modo: Trabajo independiente basado en proyecto Inicio: Inmediatamente Role Overview Buscamos a un director creativo experimentado con una sólida experiencia en entornos comerciales minoristas, emergentes y experienciales para unirse a nuestra red creativa extendida. En este papel, liderará la dirección creativa de las activaciones de marca y temporalmente a experiencias minoristas permanentes, desarrollando fuertes conceptos espaciales y visuales de narración que conectan a las marcas con el público a través del espacio y la emoción. Dirigirá el proceso creativo desde el concepto hasta la presentación, asegurando la integridad del diseño y la alineación de la marca en cada etapa. Como Director Creativo, colaborará estrechamente con nuestros equipos de asesores y mentores de producción espacial, dirigiendo y guiando a los directores y directivos de la estrategia de diseño gráfico, así como a todos los clientes potenciales e influirán en la visión y la práctica de la imagen­cia y el diseño de marca desde el punto de vista visual hacia la perspectiva de vida realista, a partir de las ideas ideales y la comprensión de todo el mundo. Presentar ideas creativas con un enfoque de viabilidad y conceptos directamente a los clientes con claridad, confianza e impacto. Desarrollo conceptual Desarrollar conceptos creativos originales que conectan la narración de marcas con la experiencia espacial para viajes completos del consumidor. Crear y supervisar plataformas de concepto, tablas de ánimo y presentaciones en colaboración con Art Dirección y Diseño Gráfico. Colaborar con equipos de diseño espacial para garantizar una alineación perfecta de visiones creativas y espaciales. Revisar y brindar retroalimentación sobre materiales visuales, asegurando consistencia de marca y diseño. Experiencia comprobada en el desarrollo de conceptos para proyectos minoristas, pop-up o de activación de marcas. Conocimiento sólido del diseño espacial, comunicación en vivo y experiencia del consumidor. Excelentes habilidades de liderazgo con la capacidad de inspirar y guiar equipos creativos. Confiable en situaciones orientadas al cliente y experimentado en presentaciones líderes. Competente en herramientas de concepción como Adobe Creative Suite y plataformas de presentación (Keynote, PowerPoint). Capacidad para revisar e interpretar dibujos 3D o espaciales (Rhino, SketchUp, Vectorworks, etc.); no se requieren conocimientos prácticos sobre modelado 3D. Fuerte sentido visual, marca y capacidad de narración de historias. Fluido en inglés, una ventaja. ¿Por qué? Lo que ofrecemos Trabajar con las principales marcas internacionales dando forma al futuro del diseños minorista y disciplinares. La oportunidad de desarrollar colaboraciones creativas a nivel mundial. Encontrará más información sobre nuestros proyectos y filosofía en www.br-studios.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr.