Creative Director,Brand Events Job New York New York USA,Creative Arts/Media

Location: New York

Overview

Creative Director, Brand Events

Van Wyck & Van Wyck is a highly regarded environmental design and event production firm with headquarters in New York City. We produce private celebrations ranging from stunning weddings on beaches and mountaintops to international destination experiences and not-for-profit events.

Workshop designs and produces engaging events that communicate a brand’s message. We build experiences that create compelling content, heighten brand loyalty and influence purchase behavior.

Our two sister companies are distinguished by innovative design and an unsurpassed level of service, with over 20 years of experience in the field. We are a dynamic, creative and growth-oriented team with incredibly high production values.

Workshop designs and produces engaging events that communicate a brand’s message. We build experiences that create compelling content, heighten brand loyalty and influence purchase behavior.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Workshop is seeking a Creative Director to lead our brand team and shape the creative direction of our company. This is a leadership role for a seasoned event design professional who brings both visionary thinking and hands-on production excellence. The Creative Director will set the creative standard for brand events, mentor and manage a team of designers and collaborate closely with Project Managers and Designers to bring concepts from ideation through on-site execution.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished event designer with deep production experience who is ready to step into a creative leadership role. This is not a position for someone who has moved away from designing. We are looking for a leader who has an in-office first mentality, remains closely connected to the work, contributes original ideas and maintains rigorous quality control through every phase of a project.

Seven to ten years of experience in event design or a closely related creative field is expected, with at least five years working as an event designer in a hands-on capacity. Agency or production company experience is strongly preferred over in-house brand roles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Day-to-day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Creative Leadership and Design Direction

Set and maintain the creative vision and aesthetic standards for all Workshop projects
Lead concept development from early ideation through final execution, contributing original ideas at every stage
Ensure quality control across all design deliverables and on-site installations
Develop design concepts independently and in collaboration with the wider team, including concepts not tied to active projects that can be developed for future use
Stay ahead of emerging trends across design, architecture, fashion, interiors, art and experiential environments
Communicate design intent clearly and compellingly through imagery, renderings and visual presentations

Team Management and Collaboration

Lead, manage and mentor a team of designers with varied backgrounds and skill sets
Own the full employee lifecycle for the design team, including hiring, onboarding, performance management and, when necessary, termination
Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback that supports each designer’s growth
Assess team capabilities and define clear workflows that maximize individual strengths
Collaborate closely with Project Managers and the production team to align creative and logistical execution
Train designers in Workshop and Van Wyck aesthetic standards, production practices and studio culture
Contribute to the creative culture of the studio by modeling curiosity, rigor and generosity

Production and Technical Execution

Direct on-site creative execution, serving as the lead creative voice from load-in through strike
Develop floor plans, elevations, renderings and production drawings that translate concept into buildable reality
Work with Project Managers and Designers to develop accurate…