Leading the vision for ideal solutions and event outcomes inclusive of estimating hours and costs at a high level
Utilizing AI tools (e.g. Midjourney, DALL-E, Adobe Firefly) and Adobe Creative Suite to create photorealistic concept art and "day-in-the-life" guest journey visualizations during the pitch phase
Ensuring every physical and digital touchpoint from stage design to registration reflects the client's brand
Proposing creative solutions that prioritize circularity and minimize environmental impact
Build dynamic, cinematic presentations (using PPT, Keynote, or Gamma/Beautiful.ai) that sell a vision, not just a plan
Conceptualizing how physical spaces interact with digital layers (AR, spatial computing, interactive LED)
Identifying, briefing, and directing specialized external talent (ex: 3D renderers, motion designers, AI artists) to execute specific project components

8+ years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, or high-end experience-driven agency environments.
A maker's portfolio: live or hybrid experiences you conceived and delivered, not just supported. We want to see that you’ve designed general session stages and conference themes.
Drive: Proven ability to own a project from first brainstorm to onsite walkthrough without relying on a team underneath you
AI fluency: Hands-on use of AI tools for visual ideation, moodboarding, and narrative development, not theoretical interest
Software mastery: Expert-level PowerPoint. Adobe Creative Cloud familiarity. SketchUp, Rhino, or AI generation tools are a strong plus
Evidence of scale: Fortune 500 brand work, $1M+ productions, or 500+ attendee experiences

Creative Director – Events

Key skills