Associate Creative Director, Experiential at griddable.io | San Francisco, CA

griddable.io

Associate Creative Director, Experiential

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive experiential design from concept to on-site delivery across events and activations.

Own experiential programs from concept through production and on-site delivery.
Must-have: 10+ years in experiential design with leadership experience.
Standout: Design-led portfolio with strong visual and spatial storytelling.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Own experiential programs end to end from concept through production and on-site delivery across events, activations, and trade show programs
Work closely with the Creative Director(s) and cross-functional teams to develop experiential concepts that align with marketing briefs and business objectives
Develop creative ideas and spatial design concepts that meet project KPIs; test and iterate when necessary
Establish and maintain creative standards, design principles, and frameworks for experiential work that extend the brand into physical environments
Bring a design-led approach to every project ensuring experiential work is rooted in strong visual and spatial design thinking, not just logistics and production
Concept and deliver interactive product storytelling moments within experiences finding compelling, tangible ways to put Salesforce products in attendees' hands
Partner with agencies, vendors, and production partners to scale experiential programs while maintaining creative quality and brand integrity
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, strategic events, and creative leadership to present concepts and align experiential work with broader brand and campaign strategies
Develop relationships with partner brands and collaborators that create elevated, co-branded experiences
Mentor designers and creative team members, setting a high bar for craft and creative thinking
Stay deeply informed on experiential design trends, emerging technology, and AI bringing insights that push our work and processes forward

Requirements

BA or BFA in Design, Architecture, Spatial Design, or related field
10+ years of experience in experiential creative with a portfolio that demonstrates brand activations, event design, trade shows, and/or brand partnerships
3+ years of experience leading and mentoring creative teams in an agency or in-house creative group
Proven ability to take experiential projects from concept through production and on-site execution
Strong spatial design sensibility with hands-on expertise across environmental graphics, stage design, booth design, and installation work
A design-led portfolio that demonstrates strong visual and spatial thinking, not just event production
Experience creating interactive product demonstrations or storytelling moments within experiential environments translating complex technology into engaging, hands-on experiences
Outstanding presentation skills and a proven ability to pitch creative visions to senior stakeholders
Experience partnering with agencies, fabricators, and production vendors to deliver at scale
Working knowledge of AI and emerging technology, with the ability to conceptualize experiences that authentically represent products and innovation; B2B / tech experience is a plus
Expert knowledge of creative tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and familiarity with 3D/rendering tools (SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or similar)

Preferred

B2B / tech experience is a plus

griddable.io

Griddable.io is a San Jose, CA based SaaS startup that closed Series A funding in 2017 from August Capital, Artiman Ventures, and Carsten Thoma, founding CEO of Hybris (acquired by SAP).The griddable.io concept was conceived by Rajeev Bharadhwaj, a serial entrepreneur with a vision to create a globally synchronized enterprise. He made a key decision to build-on vs. replace traditional databases and develop a new approach for synchronous data integration.After identifying the Databus open source project at LinkedIn as a foundational technology, he recruited Chavdar Botev, the primary architect of Databus, and Burton Hipp, who co-founded a prior startup with Rajeev. Together they created the first griddable.io product, proved the technology at design partners, and recruited Robin Purohit as CEO, a software industry veteran known to the team from VERITAS and HP.

Founded in 2017

San Jose, California, USA

7 employees (1 in marketing)

www.griddable.io