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Aquent is partnering with a leading global professional services organization, dedicated to shaping the future of business through innovative solutions and unparalleled client service. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team where your creativity will directly influence impactful B2B client experiences. You will be instrumental in crafting compelling narratives and bringing them to life through groundbreaking experiential events, leaving a lasting impression on our audience and driving significant business outcomes.

Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming ideas into unforgettable live experiences? We are seeking a creative powerhouse to lead the concepting and development of marketing ideas for large signature events, brand activations, and custom campaigns. In this pivotal role, you will set and implement the creative strategy and vision, delivering high-level design solutions for our client-colleagues and client-facing teams. You'll confidently pitch innovative concepts to senior client executives and stakeholders, inspiring your creative team to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. Your big-picture thinking will ensure every aspect of the attendee experience is meticulously designed, creating cohesive and impactful events that deeply resonate with our audience.

Creative Director for Experiential Events -

• Candidates for this role must be based out of one of the following locations: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, St. Louis
• Candidates must be within 50 miles of a client office in locations above.
• This is currently a remote role but candidates must be agreeable to a hybrid work situation in the future.
• Candidates will be required to be onsite at a client office on their first day
• Candidates must be open to being asked to work specific days at an office
• 10-15% of this role will be spent traveling and visiting for events
• A background check must be complete / cleared prior to starting this assignment.

**What You'll Do:**

* Lead and develop groundbreaking creative ideas for experiential events, branded activations, and select sponsorships.
* Set and implement the creative strategy, direction, and vision for high-level projects and events, ensuring consistent creative quality.
* Lead strategic creative sessions to develop compelling stories and multifaceted concepts aligned with core business objectives.
* Translate client objectives into clear strategies by crafting powerful messages, stories, and concepts for each event.
* Proactively pitch innovative work with creative thinking, thorough research, and compelling visual storytelling.
* Guide the team in creating forward-thinking creative strategies, briefs, and storyboards that align with current event trends.
* Facilitate dynamic creative brainstorming sessions, introducing innovative perspectives to continually elevate our brand and event experiences.
* Mentor and coach team members, fostering their creative development and growth.
* Collaborate with management to identify, develop, and promote team skills and services.
* Drive creative quality and consistency across all experiential event support.
* Continuously seek new opportunities to drive innovation and introduce fresh ways of thinking.

**Must-Have Qualifications:**

* A strong creative, digital, and event portfolio demonstrating strategic ideas and visual storytelling across varying experiential touchpoints in a B2B environment.
* Bachelor's degree in graphic design, digital design, or a related creative discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
* Eight years of event experience as a Creative Director or as a Creative Director in a full-service event agency.
* Comprehensive knowledge of event and creative industry practices, digital trends, innovation, and technology.
* Advanced creative conceptual design skills with the ability to critically evaluate colleagues' concepts.
* Proven ability to concept and develop outstanding creative with teams, effectively sell ideas to clients, and adapt at every step of the process.
* Strong experience pitching concepts and big ideas with clear strategic intent, simplifying business complexities for diverse audiences.
* A strong influencer, collaborator, and consensus builder with excellent client relationship-building and teaming skills.
* Experience mentoring and developing designers in a virtual environment, focusing on conceptual and presentation skills, and providing constructive written feedback for growth.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a creative team, delegate effectively, and foster strong teamwork.
* A passion for continuous learning, staying current with design trends, and effectively sharing knowledge.
* Superb communication and presentation skills, active listening, and diplomacy when working with team members and business partners.
* Agility in a fast-paced environment while producing quality work in high-pressure situations.
* Advanced knowledge of graphics software tools including Adobe Creative Suite, proficiency in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, working in both a PC and Mac environment.
* Ability to travel onsite to support events.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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