Hello.

We are DesignScene. A global agency specializing in design-led events and experiential marketing campaigns for leading brands. We are seeking an industry-leading Creative Director (Experiential), based in London, to guide our creative studio and bring to life unforgettable live events and experiences. If you're a visionary with at least 10 years of agency experience and a minimum of 2 years in a similar role, this hands-on leadership position could be for you.

Reports to: Managing Director or CEO

Leads: Creative Team

Key interactions: All agency

As Creative Director, you will shape and oversee the entire creative journey, from initial pitch to final execution, working hand-in-hand with both creative and operations teams. Your role will be to deliver exceptional brand experiences that resonate with audiences and exceed client expectations. We are looking for someone with a passion for design, contemporary culture, and a history of creating world-class experiential moments.

The Role

Location: DesignScene Limited, London, UK

Employment Type: Permanent Full time (hybrid 3 days in office Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday)

Salary: dependant on experience

What You'll Do:

Lead with Vision: Develop and communicate creative strategies that align with client objectives and push creative boundaries. You'll lead brainstorming sessions, develop cutting-edge event concepts, and guide the creative team in producing top-tier deliverables
Client Partnership: Act as a key partner to our clients, understanding their brands deeply and translating this into experiential solutions. Present concepts confidently and manage client expectations throughout the process
Team Leadership: Inspire and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering a collaborative environment where creativity flourishes. You'll guide a talented studio, ensuring their professional growth and maintaining a consistently high standard of creative output
Project Execution: Oversee every phase of the creative process, managing multiple projects with precision and ensuring all deliverables meet deadlines, budgets, and the highest quality standards
Innovation & Trends: Stay at the forefront of industry trends, integrating the latest technologies and design practices to keep our agency's work fresh and innovative
Quality Control: Ensure all creative work adheres to brand guidelines and exceeds quality benchmarks, consistently delivering exceptional results

What You'll Bring:

Proven experience as a Creative Director or similar role in an events or experiential agency
A strong portfolio that showcases your innovative design skills and successful creative direction in live events
Leadership abilities that inspire creativity and collaboration
Expertise in managing multiple projects and leading teams in a fast-paced environment
A deep understanding of event production processes including AV, set design, staging, and digital integration
A passion for problem-solving and attention to detail

What do you have to achieve?

Happy clients, exceeding client expectations and securing repeat business
Fresh, strategic and persuasive creative concepts
Creative development of the client's brief to ensure the goals of the brief are met
Demonstrable clarity of thought through concise and effective storytelling
Boundary pushing creative ideas using the latest interactive technologies and software
An evident understanding of clients' brand, products, their competitors and the market environment
On time delivery of all creative material from all relevant teams, produced to the Experience leading remote teams of designers across time zones
The ability to construct persuasive arguments that deliver positive results
Be highly creative with an ability to develop ideas quickly and methodically
A strong experience of creative processes and structures for events and experiential
A good knowledge of and practical skills in photoshop, C4D, 2D & 3D animation software
Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
An experienced line manager and team leader who allows their team to shine

What technical knowledge do you need?

Apple Computers
Adobe Creative Suite
Apple Keynote Collaborate
Microsoft Office
Google G-Suite

Why DesignScene?

At DesignScene, we value creativity, confidence, quality, and collaboration. We craft experiences that captivate audiences and elevate brands—and we're looking for a Creative Director who shares our vision for delivering extraordinary event experiences that inspire awe and make an impact.

Sound like you? Get in touch!

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