Creative Director

Responsibilities

• Establish a creative vision for brand experiences from initial concept through execution, ensuring a cohesive narrative across every touchpoint.
• Craft engaging, end-to-end attendee experiences.
• Drive the full RFP lifecycle, from proposal development to client pitches.
• Independently lead mid- to large-scale experiential projects, taking full accountability for cross-functional workstreams, client pitches, and adherence to workback schedules.
• Partner closely with production to bridge the gap between initial renders and physical builds, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
• Work hand-in-hand with scenic fabricators, external vendors, and production to workshop creative solutions that maximize budget efficiency without sacrificing the essence of the core idea.
• Direct and empower a multidisciplinary team of creatives, driving excellence through clear, actionable feedback, structured check-ins, and articulating a clear vision.
• Push creative boundaries on all B2B experiences and continuously inspire the team to try what hasn’t been done before.
• Stay ahead of emerging cultural trends, design technologies, and incorporate the use of AI tools to continuously sharpen NVE’s competitive edge and creative capabilities.
• Efficiently manage creative resources, project allocations, and timelines in close alignment with creative leadership to ensure seamless operational delivery.

Requirements

• Proven portfolio showcasing an exceptional range of work across B2B activations, consumer brand experiences, and interactive digital/demo design.
• 10+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading multidisciplinary teams within a fast-paced agency or experiential setting.
• On-site production expertise with a proven track record of real-time problem-solving and quality control during live event execution.
• Calm leadership style under tight deadlines and high-pressure scenarios, consistently offering proactive, solution-oriented guidance.
• Strong creative conviction and a decisive perspective, balanced with humility, active listening, and a collaborative approach to feedback.
• Passionate mentor dedicated to developing talent.
• Alignment with NVE’s core values: demonstrating courage, commitment, curiosity, catalysis, and strong citizenship in every aspect of work.
• Location flexibility: Hybrid with hub locations in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and London; ideal candidate located in one of these locations, but remote candidates will be considered; travel as required for project site visits, client meetings & onsite time.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits
• 401k Match
• Communication Stipend
• Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
• Company get togethers & retreats
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible WFH policy