Creative Director (Experiences & Events)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $115K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the creative direction for large-scale experiential projects from concept to delivery, shaping stories, guest journeys and immersive experiences while leading multidisciplinary teams.

  • Manage concept development and storytelling streams from inception to final delivery
  • Lead collaboration across production, technology, licensing and commercial teams
  • Balance creative ambition with budgets and production realities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creative development of large-scale experiential entertainment projects from concept through delivery.
  • Create distinctive original concepts as well as creative responses to globally recognised entertainment IPs.
  • Develop compelling narratives and emotionally engaging guest journeys that translate into unforgettable physical experiences.
  • Shape cinematic storytelling through scripting, storyboarding and visual sequencing.
  • Transform stories into large-scale visual spectacles through innovative experience design.
  • Collaborate with production, technology, licensing and commercial teams to bring ambitious creative ideas to life.
  • Lead multidisciplinary creative teams, providing direction throughout concept development, design and production.
  • Present creative concepts confidently to senior stakeholders, clients, artists and IP partners.
  • Balance creative ambition with commercial objectives, budgets and production realities.
  • Explore emerging technologies, including AI, interactive media, lighting, AV, show control and immersive technologies, to enhance creative delivery.

Requirements

  • Significant experience developing large-scale live entertainment, touring productions or immersive experiences.
  • Exceptional storytelling ability with a strong narrative-led creative approach.
  • Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, and other graphic design and 3D rendering tools.
  • Deep understanding of music-driven experiences, show pacing and synchronisation.
  • Experience with cinematic storytelling, including scripting, storyboarding and visual sequencing.
  • Experience creating immersive, location-based entertainment and large-scale public experiences.
  • Proven ability to originate distinctive creative concepts and original IP, not simply execute existing ideas.
  • Strong understanding of guest journey design and emotional storytelling.
  • Experience working with major entertainment IPs and navigating complex creative approval processes.
  • Outstanding pitching and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire both internal teams and external partners.

Preferred

  • Experience working with globally recognised artists, studios or entertainment brands.
  • Experience working on drone shows
  • A strong understanding of live music, touring productions or concert experiences.
  • Experience creating award-winning experiential entertainment.
  • A portfolio demonstrating exceptional storytelling, visual thinking and world-class execution.
  • An established network of leading creative collaborators across entertainment, design, production and technology.

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation package and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance (total compensation around 90-115k USD, with bonus and benefits included)
  • Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader
  • 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences
  • Private health insurance
  • Gympass Memberships
  • Work in the heart of the city, with possible travel across our markets
  • Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth
  • Great work environment with a young, international team of talented people to work with

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