Our client is a leading experiential events agency, delivering innovative live and digital experiences for lifestyle and entertainment brands. They are seeking a London-based Creative Director to elevate their already talented team. This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the Head of Creative, with responsibility across multiple high-profile projects and wider business strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Bring strategy to life – approach the creative process with a strategic brain focusing on brand values, consumer trends, cultural movements, wider industry, and environment context – able to articulate and write up a strategic brand concept with ease, and how to turn it into tangible, cultural first ideas, that has a cohesive narrative from start to finish
- Leadership – mentor, line manage and develop the wider design team through clear objectives and training either in person or remotely
- Presentation skills – confident and clear in presenting ideas with ability to guide clients through creative solutions and ideas
- Ideation – unrivalled creative ideation skillset with ability to lead on creative concepts and ideas putting pen to paper including compelling concept storytelling and inspiring mood boards that make sense
- Creative variety – lead on creative concepting from brand identity and positioning, through to event execution ideas, motion graphics, social content, spatial planning, activations and guest journeys
- Relationships – it is second nature to cultivate positive relationships always, across the team, suppliers, and clients, no matter what the situation, to ensure productive ways of working and positive working environments, even when things get tough.
- New business – keen eye for new business opportunities and works with the Head of Creative / Managing Director to grow and develop those opportunities through strategic thinking and compelling ideas
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in a creative role within events, delivering projects valued at £2M+
- 5+ years in a senior leadership or equivalent role
- Proven track record in client management, team leadership, and creative direction
- Strong experience in concept development and translating brand strategy into tangible outputs
- Background in branding or close collaboration with brand strategists
- Experience delivering live shows, stage design, or theatrical brand experiences (including motion, lighting, and atmosphere) is highly desirable
- You will bring a deep understanding of culture and entertainment, with a strong awareness of trends across platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. A broad knowledge of creator culture, artists, and designers is essential, along with the ability to reference and apply this insight in your work.
