Art Director – Experiential

Art Director for Events Locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Portland, St. Louis Start: May 4, 2026 Term: 3-6 months As an accomplished event art director, you are an experienced creative champion who leads and influences innovative thinking and strategic visions that help clients solve complex business challenges with unique solutions. You look at every creative task as an experience, always pushing for a unique, memorable and innovative outcome. You advance the work by drawing on vast experience and knowledge, settling for nothing less than the best. Key Responsibilities You will lead creative initiatives across a large portfolio of events and tradeshows. This role is pivotal in shaping innovative design solutions that elevate brand experiences and drive business objectives. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence the development of creative briefs, storyboards, and layouts that effectively communicate design concepts and advance business objectives. You will lead ideation sessions, mentor teams, and be actively developing award‑winning creative. You will lead, mentor, rally, create, and inspire. Through clear communication you will be able to articulate and present compelling creative concepts that are essential in gaining stakeholder alignment and advancing project goals. You will collaborate closely with graphic designers, motion graphic designers, videographers, and content strategists to create cohesive, elevated visual content across multi‑faced and complex event channels. Success in this role requires a strong creative vision, deep expertise in experiential design from strategy through execution, and the capacity to manage multiple event deliverables simultaneously. To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have Bachelor’s degree in graphic design or related discipline or equivalent work experience as an Art Director Eight-plus years of event‑related art direction and design experience Comprehensive knowledge in event and creative industry practices, digital trends, innovation and technology demonstrated within a portfolio Advanced creative conceptual thinking and design skills and the ability to constructively critique colleagues’ concepts Ability to drive development of creative briefs, storyboards and to sell clients on your design and persuade them to follow your design direction Innovative mindset with current knowledge of design and creative technology trends related to events Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite; proficient in prototyping, Microsoft Copilot, Office and Teams Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead by example Experience in successfully leading creative project teams and individuals in implementing event vision, concept and design of deliverables in various platforms and media; reviewing work, troubleshooting and providing feedback Experience in successfully mentoring and coaching creatives in developing conceptual skills, including critiquing design projects and providing constructive feedback in a virtual environment Experience working and mentoring in a fast‑paced, matrixed agency or in‑house team environment to develop a range of creative initiatives Strong communication skills, active listening and diplomacy when collaborating with internal team members and business partners Advanced problem‑solving skills to identify, resolve and overcome challenges Ability to proactively foster exceptional client relationships to build trust that leads to the co‑development of new opportunities Sound business acumen to fully comprehend stakeholders’ strategic vision and influence the development of the creative throughout the lifecycle of an event Ability to initiate and successfully lead creative ideation sessions inspiring new design perspectives Proven ability to inspire, guide, and cultivate innovation and creativity by harnessing the strengths of diverse skillsets within a multi‑disciplinary creative team Agreeable to a hybrid work arrangement – working remotely and from a local office on Day 1 and as required by business needs #J-18808-Ljbffr