Creative Director - Experiential & Events

Creative Director - Experiential & Events New York | Hybrid Overview We’re looking for an exceptional Creative Director to lead creative across a portfolio of high-profile luxury, beauty, fashion and experiential projects in New York.
This is a senior creative leadership role for someone with exceptional taste, strong conceptual thinking and a portfolio that demonstrates both big ideas and outstanding execution.
You’ll lead projects from the first brief through concept, design development and final execution, working across brand experiences, events, activations, installations and spatial environments.
This isn’t purely a team-management role. You’ll be expected to originate ideas, challenge the work, set the creative standard and inspire teams to push beyond the obvious.
Key Responsibilities Lead the creative vision across major projects from initial brief through to final execution
Develop original, culturally relevant concepts and creative territories
Translate briefs into compelling narratives, spatial experiences and guest journeys
Set a high creative standard across concept, design, art direction, materials, storytelling and detail
Lead brainstorms, creative reviews and critiques, providing clear direction that strengthens the work
Present and confidently defend creative concepts to senior clients
Work closely with production teams to turn ambitious ideas into exceptional live experiences
Protect the strength of the creative idea throughout design development and delivery
Oversee multiple creative workstreams and projects simultaneouslyBuild the right
creative teams around individual projects, including internal and freelance talent
Mentor and develop designers and creative talent
Contribute to the continued development of the creative team and wider creative offering
Stay closely connected to luxury, beauty, fashion, hospitality, art, culture and experiential trends
Experience & Skillset 8+ years’ creative experience, including senior-level experience within experiential, events, design or a creatively led agency environment
A standout portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking and beautifully executed work
Proven experience working across luxury, beauty, fashion or premium lifestyle brands
Strong understanding of experiential, spatial and live brand environments
Ability to originate the idea, develop it, present it and oversee its execution
Confident presenting creative thinking to senior-level clients
Experience leading and mentoring creative teams and freelance talent
Comfortable overseeing multiple complex projects simultaneously
Culturally curious with a strong understanding of what is happening across design, fashion, beauty, art and luxury

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