Associate Creative Director - Luxury Events

OWL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OWL in Central London is seeking an Associate Creative Director to spearhead conceptual and visual direction across luxury experiential events, installations and exhibitions. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and translate brand strategy into emotionally resonant work.

Reporting to the Head of Creative, you’ll mentor colleagues, present concepts to senior clients, and ensure flawless craft, on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' creative experience in luxury, fashion or lifestyle sectors.
• Exceptional art direction skills with a strong eye for visual storytelling.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of compelling creative concepts across experiential events, installations, content and exhibitions.
• Translating brand strategy and briefs into visually arresting, elevated work.
• Pitching ideas confidently to senior clients and stakeholders with clarity and authority.
• Mentoring and inspiring internal team members and external collaborators throughout the creative process.
• Collaborating with producers to ensure seamless execution within time and budget.
• Upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship, innovation and brand alignment.
• Staying ahead of cultural, design and technology trends to keep the agency at the cutting edge.

Skills

Creative leadership

Art direction

Visual storytelling

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Degree-educated

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

VectorWorks

CAD software

3D software

Job description

This role is for an established Event Creative/Design leader with a portfolio of luxury/premium projects to demonstrate there skills and craft. If you cannot provide a portfolio with this application we won't be able to consider you for this role.

Job Title: Associate Creative Director

Location: Central London, UK (Hybrid)

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Events, Luxury Brand Experiences, Creative Agency

Salary: Depending on experience

About the Company

We're a fully integrated, globally operating creative agency specialising in event production, immersive brand experiences and creative design. With studios across London, Paris, New York and LA, we work with some of the world's most distinguished luxury, lifestyle and fashion brands to produce world-class events and activations. Our London-founded team of 40 brings together creative, design and production talent at the cutting edge of experiential.

The Role

We're looking for a bold, strategic Creative Lead to spearhead conceptual and visual direction across high-end experiential events, installations, content and exhibitions within the luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle space.

Reporting to the Head of Creative, you'll blend strategic thinking with exceptional creative execution - guiding a multidisciplinary team to produce work that is emotionally resonant, culturally relevant and flawlessly crafted. You'll be the creative voice in client conversations and a mentor to the wider team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the development of compelling creative concepts across experiential, content, installations, events and exhibitions
• Translating brand strategy and client briefs into visually arresting, elevated creative work
• Pitching ideas confidently to senior clients and stakeholders with clarity and authority
• Mentoring and inspiring internal team members and external collaborators throughout the creative process
• Collaborating with producers to ensure seamless execution within time and budget
• Upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship, innovation and brand alignment
• Staying ahead of cultural, design, fashion and technology trends to keep the agency's work on the cutting edge

About You

• 8+ years' creative experience, with a strong track record in luxury, fashion or lifestyle sectors
• Exceptional art direction skills - a genuine eye for visual storytelling, typography and design
• Conceptual thinker who can turn abstract ideas into tangible, beautiful creative solutions
• 360° experiential thinking with strategic insight
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills
• Hands-on proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, VectorWorks and/or CAD software; experience across print, digital, film and experiential
• Experience in 3D software and rendering is a bonus
• Degree-educated or equivalent; positive, adaptable and able to thrive under pressure