Executive Creative Director | Lead Experiential Innovation at a Premier Agency

A leading experiential marketing agency is seeking a visionary Executive Creative Director-a bold, strategic thinker who merges creativity with operational excellence to deliver unforgettable brand experiences.

In this high-impact leadership role, you'll guide a multidisciplinary team of art directors, designers, and freelance creatives in bringing immersive pop-ups, large-scale activations, retailtainment installations, and mobile tours to life. Your creative leadership will help elevate some of the world's most exciting brands through work that captivates audiences and sparks lasting connections.

Why This Role Matters

As part of the executive leadership team, you'll define and drive the agency's creative vision while ensuring the highest standards of quality, innovation, and execution. You'll inspire and mentor talent, streamline processes, manage resources, and champion a collaborative creative culture that consistently produces breakthrough ideas.

What We Do

• Design and execute immersive, sensory-driven experiential and live brand events

• Lead product sampling and field marketing programs that forge authentic consumer connections

Our Philosophy

We create experiences that transcend-moments that stir emotion, drive engagement, and spark social sharing, fostering deep brand loyalty and advocacy.

What You'll Own

• Lead the full creative process from concept to execution

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounts and Production to align on goals and deliverables

• Translate complex marketing objectives into bold, effective creative strategies

• Ensure visual excellence and brand consistency across all deliverables

• Drive ideation and creative development for pitches, proposals, and client presentations

• Champion storytelling and tactics that inspire, connect, and deliver measurable results

What You Bring

• 15+ years of agency experience, including leading diverse creative teams

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and core design principles (typography, color theory, layout, production)

• A collaborative mindset, paired with the ability to thrive under pressure and pivot quickly

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

• Fluency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with digital and social platforms

Our Culture

We're a high-energy, purpose-driven team that values:

• People First - Empathy, respect, and inclusivity shape every interaction

• Integrity - Ethical behavior and transparency are non-negotiable

• Results - Relentless drive and passion fuel our success

• Organization - Clear communication and precise execution keep us moving fast

• Teamwork - Collaboration and trust are the foundation of everything we do

• Innovation - Creative thinking meets practicality and vision

• Balance - A positive, driven mindset paired with healthy work/life harmony

The Package

• Competitive annual salary

• Hybrid schedule (NYC-based; in-office Tuesday-Thursday)

• 15 PTO days

• Healthcare stipend (after 90 days)

• 401(k) plan

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