Art Director | Events & Activations

Deel; Madrid; A distancia; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global payroll platform is seeking an experienced Art Director for Events & Activations, responsible for elevating brand presence through innovative events. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in creative roles, a strong portfolio, and expertise in spatial design and collaboration. This role emphasizes creative leadership and hands-on contribution in shaping impactful experiences.

Servicios

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work options

WeWork access

Formación

• 7–10 years of experience in creative roles focused on events and activations.
• Strong portfolio showcasing impactful event work.
• Ability to lead teams while contributing hands-on.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development of event concepts and creative visions.
• Provide visual direction to internal creatives and external partners.
• Manage creative processes from brief to execution.

Conocimientos

Creative leadership

Spatial design

Storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Adobe Creative Suite

Experiential marketing

Herramientas

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Figma

Descripción del empleo

Who we are is what we do.

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150 countries, helping businesses scale smarter, faster and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

Why you should be part of our success story

As the fastest-growing SaaS company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world‑class companies, breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We’re not just building software; we’re creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global workforce. In 2024 alone we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries, ensuring people get paid and protected no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500 and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list, all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15 000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution you’ll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people’s working lives. With our momentum backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 billion Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years, you’ll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought‑after leader in the transformation of global work.

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented and experienced Art Director, Events & Activations to elevate Deel’s brand presence across every stage, space and surface we show up on. From high‑impact brand activations to strategic SKO experiences and global field marketing, this role is central to shaping how the world sees and remembers Deel.

As a key creative leader within the Brand & Creative team, you’ll own the visual and experiential direction of our event programs. You’ll partner closely with internal teams (Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, etc.) and external collaborators to create immersive, ownable and memorable brand experiences that build awareness, engagement and business impact.

You’re a hands‑on creative who knows how to think big, craft bold ideas and make them happen. You understand the power of storytelling through space, interaction and environment, and you know how to bring it to life beautifully.

Responsibilities

• Creative Concepting & Vision: Lead the development of original event concepts, themes and creative visions that push the boundaries of B2B brand experience and align with strategic objectives.
• Art Direction & Creative Leadership: Provide strong visual direction and guidance to internal creatives, freelancers, agencies and production partners, ensuring high‑quality, on‑brand execution across all touchpoints.
• Content Creation and Asset Management: Oversee the development of all creative assets required for event environments—from signage and spatial design to motion video, interactive elements, swag and beyond.
• Experiential Innovation: Champion creative experimentation across IRL, virtual and hybrid formats, including exploration of new technologies (AR / VR, AI‑driven interactions, etc.) that enhance engagement.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders across Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Comms and other business units to ensure creative solutions meet objectives and KPIs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present creative concepts to partners and senior stakeholders, effectively communicating the vision and rationale.
• End‑to‑End Oversight: Manage the creative process from brief to execution, keeping projects on time, on budget and on vision.
• Trendspotting: Stay ahead of trends in events, experiential marketing and creative technology, bringing fresh ideas to the table and raising the bar on what a Deel experience can be.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in creative roles with a strong focus on events, experiential marketing and activations (agency or in‑house).
• A standout portfolio that showcases concept‑led event work, brand activations and immersive experiences that drive business results.
• Proven ability to lead creative teams and external vendors while rolling up your sleeves to contribute hands‑on.
• Deep understanding of spatial design, storytelling through experience and audience‑first thinking.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies (e.g., AR / VR, generative AI) and how they can enhance brand experiences.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills and experience working with marketing, sales and production teams.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and other relevant design tools.
• A courageous, boundary‑pushing creative mindset with the discipline to bring ideas to life with excellence.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.

Deel is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Deel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team of the nature of the accommodation you may require to ensure your equal participation.

We use Covey as part of our hiring and/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate‑submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.

Key Skills

• Apple Keynote
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Photography
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Digital design
• Maya
• Web Design
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe InDesign

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1