Art Director - Events & Experiences

Overview:

We are seeking a visionary Art Director with a strong background in events, cultural exhibitions, experiential design, and spatial storytelling. The ideal candidate combines creative leadership with hands-on design skills, leading projects from concept through execution while ensuring visual consistency, innovation, and impact across every touchpoint..

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the creative direction of live events, brand activations, exhibitions, and immersive experiences.

  • Translate briefs into strong creative concepts and visual narratives that align with brand strategy and audience engagement goals.

  • Oversee and guide internal design teams (3D, graphic, motion, etc.) and freelancers to deliver cohesive creative outputs.

  • Collaborate closely with producers, technical teams, and clients throughout all project phases, from pitch to on-site execution.

  • Ensure all creative outputs meet high aesthetic and technical standards, maintaining alignment with the project’s tone, budget, and timelines.

  • Contribute to client presentations, pitches, and creative workshops with clarity and passion.

  • Stay ahead of creative trends, materials, technologies, and cultural movements relevant to spatial and live event design.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience in a creative role within the live events, exhibitions, experiential, or creative agency space.

  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver award-worthy creative under pressure.

  • Strong portfolio showcasing creative direction across events, installations, or brand experiences.

  • Fluency in visual communication tools, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro), along with familiarity with After Effects and other motion graphics tools, is a plus.

  • Exceptional storytelling, pitching, and communication skills.

  • A deep understanding of brand environments, audience psychology, and spatial narrative techniques.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with music direction, scenography, or live performance visuals.

  • Motion graphics and video editing.