ABOUT THE ROLE A master dreamer, designer and doer - you’ll lead the creative on some of our biggest and most ambitious jobs. Working across experiential events and activations for high-profile clients, we’re looking for a playful creative with extensive knowledge of set build elements who leads from concept to install and supports across the business. You’ll play an active and collaborative part in developing and raising our creativity level. Inspiring the wider team and pushing the briefs and concepts to go beyond the expected to produce work that stops people in their tracks. We’re looking for passion, energy, and vision – an Exec Creative who is excited to push their skillset within an artistic, explorative, and managerial role. ABOUT US We are a culturally connected, experience agency with Heaps of creative energy and Stacks of strategic thinking and production expertise. We’re not afraid to be bold. We fuse big ideas, cultural insight, and a playful approach to design experiences that mould what's next. We do not believe in “one size fits all.” Instead, we come at every brief with a fresh perspective, underpinned by a deep understanding of trends and consumer behaviour. This ensures our solutions are authentic and land ROI, legacy, and fame. We don’t just create—we collaborate. Our house-style is grounded in long-term partnerships, where we co-create with our clients, taking on their challenges and delivering seamless experiences that resonate. We work with commercial brands to produce moments which crescendo their marketing calendars. We love what we do, and that passion shows right through the design process and into all physical touchpoints. We join the dots between an array of talented people to create immersive experiences—whether that’s a brand trip, a VIP party, or an all-singing, all-dancing store launch! Our clients include big names such as Nike, Estée Lauder, Longchamp, and Selfridges. Heaps Stacks is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, where all applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disabilities. At the core of our agency are our guiding values: Imagination - We think beyond the ordinary, inspiring each other to dream big and challenge the status quo. Joy - We understand that play and wonder are powerful tools for creating authentic emotional connections with today’s audiences. Energy - Shooting for the moon - we thrive in the moment where big ideas are realised. We push the boundaries in search of innovation. Care - We are thoughtful stewards of the brands we partner with, fostering kindness within our team and taking a mindful approach to every project we undertake. WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH Internal Creative Director (line manager) – the EC will work closely with them and give feedback on day-to-day successes, developments as well as any challenges along the way. Producers – the EC will work in tandem with the production team to deliver projects. External Suppliers who need specialist and experienced knowledge and who are integral to activation success such as set build, lighting, tech, stylists etc. Working alongside a selection of the production team (including Senior Producer/Producers/Junior Producers/Production Assistants etc) to aid them on projects that require uplift. WHATS EXPECTED Your duties will include but not be limited to the below: External output Dream up original, ambitious, and distinctive concepts that are relevant to the brand Able to interrogate a brief and answer it accurately Engage and incorporate target audience trends and insights Naturally able to adapt to a wide range of brand personalities and identities ensuring the output is reflective of the brand Confident leading on pitches, and able to share ideas, designs and sell in our company in a compelling way Extremely confident at developing considered consumer journeys with unique sensory touchpoints Able to convey a concept clearly and accurately using mood boards, visuals and engaging copywriting Able to follow HS brand guidelines accurately Have extensive knowledge of materials and processes Play and experiment with designs in order to get to the best solution Create schemes that are sustainable and consider the complete life cycle of all items Able to suggest, design and specify designs which are the right solution (budget and logistical constraints) Confident and accurate at specifying materials, finishes and detailing Able to create scaled elevations, models and floorplans to convey schemes Able to collaborate with suppliers to ensure the highest quality output Strong onsite styling and management skills On-site event delivery – UK and overseas. Sometimes working weekends and evening as required Art direct event and content photoshoots, sourcing necessary props and style onsite. Business Growth Actively sharing knowledge and skills with wider team Regularly shares current trends and cultural insights Nurturing client relationships – building, maintaining and developing strong relationships and managing expectations with core client contacts so they always want to come back to us! Contribute on company processes so that we are always levelling up Continually analyse the strengths and weaknesses of a projects and work out where we can do better next time / collating reports where needed Actively contribute to the senior team Promoting creative energy within the business Developing a culture around pushing the creative to be the best It can be - ie inspiring the team and clients Regularly suggest entrepreneurial ways to attract new clients with sticky ideas Strategically grow client accounts with timely creative suggestions and culturally relevant activations Approach to work Critic own work and welcome constructive criticism from others Be flexible and excited for company change and growth Have a collaborative approach to work Communicates in a clear, positive and constructive manner Brings optimism to your day-to-day tasks Motivates and inspires the wider team Actively engaged in company culture Management Deliver from concept to delivery with very light support from management Excellent time and budget management skills Work across multiple projects at once Work seamlessly with chosen production team across projects Oversee creative output within chosen production team Brief and manage creative freelancers Manage middleweight or junior member of staff – reviewing work, doing 121’s Play active role in recruiting freelance and permanent creative support Accurately update timesheets Use asana across all jobs Making sure all finance processes are followed to a T Make senior decisions on client accounts with the company’s best interests and future business objectives in mind SALARY & TIME COMMITMENT This role is predominantly office based (we imagine at least 2/3rds of your time would be in the office) and we are ideally looking for someone to work full time. Salary would range between £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience. We’re looking for the right candidate to start in this role before the end of the year. Please note we review salary regularly to make sure the team moves in line with the business as well as their individual efforts! WORKING WITH US To enjoy your role and to succeed here, you need to be able to work at a fast pace and love a busy, ever-changing environment. The industry is non-stop and our goals as a company are big – which we love! Change is a certainty – you’ll need to be comfortable and happy to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We’re always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We’re a passionate, agile and creative team. MORE ABOUT YOU A collaborative approach to creative projects. Excellent skills in In-Design, Photoshop and Illustrator. Experience creating renders and visuals to sell ideas. Passion and enthusiasm for design, with a creative flair. Excellent communication skills to interpret and negotiate briefs with clients and the internal team. Good presentation and pitching skills. Efficient time management and the ability to cope with several projects and deadlines at a time. Must have an interest in sustainability, materiality and look at experience production with a future focused and environmental lens. Any outside interests in illustration, arts and crafts would also be beneficial and could be used in the role. WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE DONE BEFORE To be considered for this position we are looking for candidates with 8 years minimum experience working within an events or experiential agency. We are looking for experience in delivering integrated campaigns involving events, knowledge of the whole creative process and the ability to interpret a brand and develop creative concepts. WHY JOIN US? Collaboration – As pretty much all of our projects include site visits, handling of physical items, deliveries and face to face brainstorms, we recommend 2-3 days in the office per week for collaboration, to get the best results. Tuesdays are days we ask people to come in, and we've realised that 2-3 days per week in the office is the average that people come in and that works well. Flexi Working Times– The team can work their 7.5 hours with a start and finish that suits them. This is completely up to the teammate to decide on their own accord, but of course altered working hours must not disrupt the wider team or the paying client. Meeting Free Fridays – This is to give the team time to wrap up their work as well as a good amount of time, uninterrupted, to get stuck into deep work. Training – We are proud to offer training to all teammates including group training days with varying themes and topics, as well as offering teammates further training to upskill for the maximum value of £500 per year. Duvet Days – Our team have 2 duvet days per year. A duvet day can be taken whenever a teammate needs a day off at random and they haven’t already requested annual leave. Maybe they have just woken up and feel like they need to be alone or they are super tired and just want to curl up on the sofa. These days are for the team member. Volunteering Day – We offer teammates up to 2 days per year of volunteering on company time - which is up to the teammate to use how they wish. Holiday – We offer 28 days annual leave per year. With 3 days of this holiday entitlement to cover the period of the Company shutdown between Christmas and New Year. After a teammate has completed two years working at Heaps Stacks, they are entitled to 1 day extra holiday per year for each additional year of service, capped at a maximum of 33 days holiday per year (excluding Bank Holiday and National Holidays). After three years of service with Heaps Stacks, team members are entitled to a one off, £1000 bonus. After five years of service with Heaps Stacks, we offer team members the opportunity to take a one month fully paid sabbatical. Mobile Phone Allowance – Each month we will pay £20 towards the team members mobile phone bill. There's nothing that they need to do; this will be added into their pay each month. Maternity / Paternity - We will pay enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay if the team member meets the relevant criteria.. The pay is broken down into: Twelve weeks full pay. Followed by six weeks of half pay. Followed by twenty-one weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay flat rate. Twelve weeks full pay. Followed by six weeks of half pay. Followed by twenty-one weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay flat rate. Expensed Gallery Trips – We offer each team member £25.00 to expense for a visit to a gallery or exhibition every month. Good Egg – At the end of the month the team votes who has gone above and beyond that month, and whoever receives the most votes is rewarded with a Selfridges voucher. Work Abroad – Up to one week per year to work aboard, as long as it doesn't cause stress to the team! (Full T&Cs to be confirmed if successful). You Move, We move – We want our team to feel settled. So, if they are moving house, they can book one van per year on us! (Full T&Cs to be confirmed if successful). Quarterly Celebration – Every quarter, we will be celebrating our successes together as a team. This might be a team trip to the pub, or an arty or active activity! We have an in-house social committee that is dedicated to ensuring something fun and magical is planned for us all! Bonus & Profit Share – We also offer a range of bonuses to employees including introduction, business performance and new business bonus. Full T&Cs will be given to all successful candidates. H S Library – Buy a book on the gold card (this can be audio or hard copy) for the value of up to £20. If it’s a hard copy, please bring it into the office once finished. We suggest buying 2nd hand (to save the world!). If it’s audio, don’t sign up for a subscription! Cycle to Work – The cycle-to-work scheme allows teammates to obtain commuter bikes and cycling accessories through Heaps Stacks, spreading the cost over 12 months and making savings through a tax break. Health Care – Once the teammate has completed 1 year with us, they can access the healthcare policy provided by Bupa! Eye Test – We’ve got your eyes covered! Claim back up to £25 towards an annual eye test at any optician. RECOMMEND A FRIEND… If this role isn’t quite right for you and you know someone who might be a good fit, all successful introductions that end in employment will benefit from an introduction bonus of £1000 for initial successful placement and £500 when they pass their probation.