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 Do
Lead concepting across visual identity, brand activations, and booth/environment design
Develop bold, interactive activation ideas. These are central to the experience.
Bring spatial thinking to temporary architecture, wayfinding, and branded environments
Concept motion content for large-format LED and immersive installations
Present concepts to the client and guide them through creative decisions
Lead the team and direct designers from concept through execution
Adapt quickly as priorities evolve in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
Key Dates & Travel (all travel paid) Nov 12: San Francisco site visit
April 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 Director
Background in spatial design, art direction, and branding
Experiential 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 displays
Strong presentation skills and confidence leading client conversations
Excellent communication, flexibility, and a calm, roll-with-it approach to change
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with enterprise or cloud tech brands and their brand systems
Portfolio
Please share work that includes: Booths, pop-ups, or event environments for big tech brands at an experiential agency
Built structures you designed or led
Event branding and signage systems