Creative Director - Live Events / Storytelling

Nova Sky Stories is a global leader in drone entertainment. We empower artists and producers to bring awe and wonder to live audiences around the world. With a veteran team of engineers and creatives, we design and operate lightweight, safe drones that perform in demanding environments—urban centers, extreme temperatures, and high winds—creating Sky Stories that inspire and captivate the sky.
Headquartered in the U.S. with teams across Europe and the UAE, Nova Sky Stories works with the world’s leading brands, venues, and events.
Details Location: New York City, NY, United States. Employment type: Full Time, On-Site. Level: First Management. Salary: $190,000 - $225,000 per year.
About the job We are looking for an experienced, collaborative Creative Director to help advance an emerging medium for storytelling within the Sky Story industry. In this role, you will work closely with clients and partners to develop innovative, inspiring story concepts and collaborate with our Nova Design Studio to bring those ideas to life.
Our work spans theme parks, music, fine art, and especially cultural storytelling such as tourism, heritage sites, and place‑based narratives. You will play a key role in uniting Nova’s cross‑functional teams to push creative and technical boundaries.
Responsibilities Develop creative proposals for long‑term shows, installations, and residencies.
Partner directly with clients to understand objectives and translate them into compelling story‑driven concepts.
Collaborate with the Nova Design Studio to develop and refine creative ideas.
Lead projects from initial concept through execution and delivery.
Align cross‑functional teams to ensure creative vision, feasibility, and business goals are met.
Contribute to sales and business development efforts through pitches, decks, and creative presentations.
Qualifications 10+ years of experience in storytelling, creative entertainment, cultural preservation, or a related field.
Strong background in cultural storytelling, ideally with an anthropology, historical, or heritage‑based focus.
Proven ability to lead projects from concept through completion.
Experience creating sales collateral, including pitch materials and presentations.
Open‑minded, collaborative approach with humility and continuous learning.
What defines you Deep curiosity and excitement for the creative potential of drones and emerging technologies.
Clear, persuasive communication, whether presenting concepts or giving feedback.
Highly collaborative and thrives in team‑driven creative environments.
Proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset and ownership of outcomes.
Adaptability and comfort navigating ambiguity as projects evolve.
Value high creative standards and welcome constructive feedback.
How to be successful Translate ideas into structured, executable creative workflows that move projects forward efficiently.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines without sacrificing creative quality.
Continuously push for new ideas, experimentation, and innovation in how we use the medium.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams, clients, and external partners to bring concepts to life.
Balance speed and quality in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.
Contribute actively to a feedback‑driven culture.
Stay flexible and adjust creative direction based on project constraints and opportunities.
Salary Range $190,000 - $225,000 USD
Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with company matching.
Flexible PTO and paid sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Company‑paid holidays.
Equity opportunities for eligible employees.
Compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographical location.
If you're ready to play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of a company redefining storytelling in the sky, we’d love to hear from you.

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