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Cook Systems

Creative Director

Memphis, TN · Hybrid

The Creative Director will provide creative leadership and campaign development expertise in ... Lead or participate in multi-team ideation sessions to bring diverse perspectives together and ...

Hunter

Creative Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Overview The Creative Director is a proven creative leader who consistently develops disruptive ... Provide precise, actionable feedback that elevates creative work across ideation, design, and ...

Pinch Creative

Associate Creative Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Partner with Creative Directors to define experiential concepts rooted in brand and cultural ... Support new business through ideation, storytelling, and pitch presentations Core Competencies

HLK

Creative Director

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Contribute directly to concept development, ideation, and execution when needed * Help identify ... or Creative Director level * A portfolio demonstrating breakthrough, integrated work across ...

Stagwell Global LLC

Creative Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The Creative Director is a proven creative leader who consistently develops disruptive, culture ... Provide precise, actionable feedback that elevates creative work across ideation, design, and ...

HLK

Creative Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Contribute directly to concept development, ideation, and execution when needed * Help identify ... or Creative Director level * A portfolio demonstrating breakthrough, integrated work across ...

Bumble Inc.

Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

$185K - $200K/yr

As Creative Director, You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to develop highly effective creative ... You will play a pivotal role in elevating the creative ideation and campaign development to the ...

Tombras

Creative Director

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Working on everything from high-level brand concepting and ideation to daily execution on client ... to-day directing of a project to completion * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite as well as ...

Aaronduncan

Creative Director

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Creative Communications Reports to: VP, Creative Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt About ADI ... Leading ideation, concept development, and final execution for major campaigns. * Directing art ...

HLK

Creative Director

Saint Louis, MO

Contribute directly to concept development, ideation, and execution when needed * Help identify ... or Creative Director level * A portfolio demonstrating breakthrough, integrated work across ...

Cook Systems

Creative Director

Memphis, TN · On-site

The Creative Director will provide creative leadership and campaign development expertise in ... Lead or participate in multi-team ideation sessions to bring diverse perspectives together and ...

Astound Group LLC

Creative Director

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

... Creative Director who understands the power of memorable interactions and how to create compelling ... Lead ideation sessions and brainstorming with cross-functional teams, developing concepts that ...

Jobtailor

Creative Director

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Own, develop, and direct overarching ideas * Oversee creative teams from ACD on down ... Guide, shape, and develop ideation from subordinates * Manage inter-team issues and guide ...

UPPERROOM

Creative Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Creative Director exists to cultivate, develop, and elevate the creative expression of ... Lead creative ideation for campaigns, conferences, ministry initiatives, and brand storytelling.

gamma.app

Creative Director

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$250/hr

As Creative Director, you will build and lead Gamma's creative function while staying deeply ... Drive AI‑first creative production by building repeatable workflows for ideation, asset ...

Ride Aventon

Creative Producer

Brea, CA · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... Director and Brand Marketing team to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling initiatives. * Contribute to campaign ideation, creative treatments ...

KB Search Team, LLC

Creative Director

Lancaster, SC · On-site

Creative Director The Creative Director will lead the strategy, development, and execution of ... Lead the ideation of campaigns that align to specific business goals. * Ensure all campaigns are ...

Photon

Creative Director | Onsite

San Francisco, CA · On-site

We are seeking a visionary Creative Director to lead the early-stage ideation, concept development, and strategic creative direction for digital experiences. This role bridges strategy, UX, brand ...

Ride Aventon

Creative Producer

Brea, CA

... Director and Brand Marketing team to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, and brand storytelling initiatives. * Contribute to campaign ideation, creative treatments ...

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Creative Director, Experiential

New York, NY • On-site

Something Special Studios
Marketing • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Something Special Studiosexternal

$165K - $220K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

The Creative Director, Experiential at Something Special Studios leads the creative vision and execution of immersive brand experiences that connect audiences through culture, design, and storytelling. They combine creative direction, experiential design, and concept development to transform abstract ideas into memorable physical expressions of a brand.
This role sits at the intersection of concept development, environment design, and cultural production - shaping ideas that extend beyond campaigns into real-world experiences. Partnering closely across disciplines including Creative Strategy, Creative, Visual and Spatial Design, and Production, the Experiential Creative Director develops and delivers work that is both visually expressive and culturally resonant.
Responsibilities
Creative Vision & Leadership
  • Define and execute the creative vision for experiential activations, stunts, pop-ups, installations, events, and experiential expressions of integrated campaigns.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through ideation, visual storytelling, and spatial concept development.
  • Ensure every experience reflects the agency's creative standards, brand strategy, and cultural point of view.
  • Present ideas to clients and partners with clarity from concept through final execution.
Concept Development & Visual Storytelling
  • Translate Creative Strategy's brand insights and strategic foundations into experiential storytelling concepts, guest journeys, and sensorial moments.
  • Develop creative territories, moods, and visual worlds to life across mediums.
  • Guide teams in crafting experiences that integrate physical and digital dimensions.
Collaboration
  • Partner with Creative Strategy, Design (Visual & Spatial), and Production teams to align creative direction with strategic and creative operational goals.
  • Collaborate with Visual and Spatial Design Directors to ensure continuity of look, tone, and brand systems across environments.
  • Work closely with Production to ensure creative ideas are both ambitious and executable with the highest quality standards.
  • Serve as the creative lead in client-facing discussions, bridging creative vision with practical execution.
Creative Oversight & Execution
  • Oversee the creative process from concept through on-site execution, ensuring fidelity and excellence at every stage.
  • Review and approve creative outputs across design, art direction, and spatial storytelling.
  • Partner with Spatial Design to guide pre-visualization, experience mapping, and processes.
  • Provide on-site creative direction during builds, installations, and live events as needed.
Mentorship & Culture
  • Foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and creative experimentation.
  • Identify and manage relationships with external creative partners-e.g. experiential art directors, designers, fabricators, and collaborators.
  • Contribute to agency-wide creative growth through new business opportunities and workshops.
Qualifications
  • 8-10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role within an experiential, brand, or integrated agency environment.
  • Proven record of delivering concept-driven, multidisciplinary brand experiences.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating spatial storytelling, creative innovation, and cultural fluency.
  • Expertise in experiential ideation, creative direction, and design development.
  • Strong client presentation, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Hands-on familiarity with production and fabrication processes.
  • Ability to inspire, direct, and manage teams with empathy, vision, and creative rigor.
Salary Range
  • $165,000 - $220,000 annually. Salary for the prospective employee is determined by a combination of factors that include qualifications, applicable skills, relevant experience and other budgetary considerations such as location/geography.

Benefits Include
  • Comprehensive health coverage- Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus HSA and FSA options.
  • 401(k) with company contribution- 3% Safe Harbor contribution after six months of service, whether or not you contribute yourself.
  • Company-paid life insurance- Basic Life and AD&D coverage included, with the option to purchase additional coverage.
  • Generous paid time off- 15 days PTO in addition to Holiday Closures
  • Summer Fridays - Up to four Fridays off between Memorial Day and Labor Day, subject to workload.
  • Flexible sick leave
  • Hybrid working- 4 Days in Office / 1 Remote
  • Generous Employee Referral bonuses
  • Yearly profit sharing program
  • Employee & Company Performance-based bonus

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