Creative Director, Experiential

Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)

$110K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end to end experiential design and production, from concept through on site delivery, with multi project portfolio coordination and strong client storytelling.

  • Event Design & Production: lead concept to execution for live experiences.
  • Projects & Budgets: create timelines, venues, vendors, staffing, and logistics.
  • Client Engagement: translate requests into innovative ideas and pitches that win buy in.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Bring a vision to life with creativity and meticulous detail, from concept through execution.
  • Project Manage and produce large, medium and small-scale events: galas, themed special events, product launches, activations, etc.
  • Oversee complex, simultaneous events, delivering unforgettable moments and exceeding client expectations.
  • Develop detailed floor plans and user experience presentations to pitch/share with clients.
  • Design the full environment and experience of spaces in event venues, hotels, sporting, restaurants, etc., both domestic and international.
  • Understand and interpret client requests while presenting innovative ideas and solutions to make the vision a reality.
  • Work with the team to produce detailed project plans for events (e.g. timelines, budgets, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing).
  • Work with a team to execute all aspects of the event, pre, during and post event.

Requirements

  • 7-10+ years of event design and production experience (concepts, creation, design and onsite execution)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Visual Arts, Communications, Hospitality, or related creative field
  • An impressive portfolio that showcases events you have personally designed and produced
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills; you can sell an idea with confidence and charm
  • Experience preparing detailed project plans
  • Ability to identify services required and assist the team in coordinating all vendors and contracts
  • Experience developing budgets, negotiating contracts, processing payments, and overseeing the billing process
  • Experience managing supplier partners and internal support teams to ensure quality and timely delivery of program specifications
  • Ability to manage concurrent projects, varying in scope and size
  • Well-organized, excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize workload

Preferred

  • Prior agency experience preferred

Benefits

  • Salary: $110-130,000 + bonus, depending on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and paid time off.
  • Fully stocked kitchen with unlimited snacks and drinks to keep the creativity flowing (if located in the Costa Mesa office).
  • Free Lunch Fridays to kick off the weekend right (if located in the Costa Mesa office).
  • Regular team activities and outings.
  • Company-provided cell phone.
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
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Simple Science

Simple Science is global creative agency, that produces amazing in-person, broadcast and digital brand experiences. We offer strategy, design, content production, event production, film production, A/V production, and technology, all under one roof. We're know for high-impact sales meetings, incentive programs, conferences, trade show exhibits, product launches, customer events, activations, education & training programs, and investor events that get results.

Founded in 2011
Costa Mesa, California, USA
86 employees (37 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
580
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.5%
Direct
49%
Referral
10.5%
Social
9.7%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~86

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
21 (24% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1