Creative Director IV, Experiential Events

Creative Director for Experiential Events

Aquent is partnering with a leading global professional services organization, dedicated to shaping the future of business through innovative solutions and unparalleled client service. This is an incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team where your creativity will directly influence impactful B2B client experiences. You will be instrumental in crafting compelling narratives and bringing them to life through groundbreaking experiential events, leaving a lasting impression on our audience and driving significant business outcomes.

Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming ideas into unforgettable live experiences? We are seeking a creative powerhouse to lead the concepting and development of marketing ideas for large signature events, brand activations, and custom campaigns. In this pivotal role, you will set and implement the creative strategy and vision, delivering high-level design solutions for our client‑colleagues and client‑facing teams.

You’ll confidently pitch innovative concepts to senior client executives and stakeholders, inspiring your creative team to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results. Your big‑picture thinking will ensure every aspect of the attendee experience is meticulously designed, creating cohesive and impactful events that deeply resonate with our audience.

• Candidates for this role 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 those locations.
• 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.

• Lead and develop groundbreaking creative ideas for experiential events, branded activations, and select sponsor ships.
• 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.

• 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…