Creative Director IV, Experiential Events [210061]

Parma, OH, USA|Remote, Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $65.00 - $70.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Free online training

Job Description

Aquent is partnering with a leading global professional services organization that is dedicated to shaping the future of business through innovative solutions and unparalleled client service. This organization is a major player in the professional services industry, renowned for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and client success. They focus on delivering top-tier advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services that drive business success for their clients. With a reputation for fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment, this firm attracts dynamic professionals who are passionate about providing strategic solutions and contributing to the long-term growth of businesses and individuals alike.

The role available is for a Creative Director specializing in Experiential Events, a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team where creativity directly influences impactful B2B client experiences. This position involves leading the development and execution of innovative marketing ideas for large signature events, brand activations, and custom campaigns that leave a lasting impression on audiences and drive significant business results. The Creative Director will be responsible for setting and implementing the creative strategy and vision for high-level projects and events, ensuring the delivery of consistent, forward-thinking design solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in graphic design, digital design, or a related creative discipline, with at least eight years of experience in event leadership roles within full-service event agencies or similar environments. This role demands advanced creative conceptual design skills, excellent client relationship abilities, and a passion for mentoring and developing creative teams. Candidates must be based within 50 miles of client offices in select U.S. cities such as Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, and St. Louis, and must be open to future hybrid work arrangements involving onsite presence.

The Creative Director will lead strategic creative sessions, translate client objectives into compelling narratives, pitch innovative ideas confidently to senior executives, and guide teams to push creative boundaries. They will also foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, ensuring that every aspect of the attendee experience is meticulously designed to create cohesive and memorable events. This position involves approximately 10-15 percent travel to support events onsite and requires a background check clearance prior to the start date. Aquent, as the hiring partner, offers competitive benefits including subsidized health, vision, dental plans, paid sick leave, retirement plans with matching, and free online training through Aquent Gymnasium.

This is a remote role requiring eventual hybrid work flexibility, providing an exciting career path for visionary leaders passionate about transforming ideas into unforgettable live experiences that resonate with audiences and deliver measurable impact.

Job Requirements

Candidates must be based out of one of the following locations: Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Nashville, 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

Job 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

Job Duties

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