Creative Lead/ Creative Director - Events

Live Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in the UK is seeking a Creative Lead / Creative Director to lead a design team and manage creative strategies for high-profile events. The ideal candidate has a background in creative direction and experience in the events space, with direct client communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Additional holiday for onsite hours

Annual company bonus scheme

Company events

Company pension

Life insurance

Free parking

Office refreshments

Qualifications

• Experience as a Designer in the events space.
• Exposure to being onsite during projects.
• Experience in creative direction and client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Designers and manage creative strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to execute projects.
• Work directly with clients and high-profile projects.
• Make changes in CAD as required by clients.

Skills

Creative direction

Client communication

Experience in events

Understanding CAD

Job description

Overview

Creative Lead / Creative Director

• Additional 5 Days additional holiday for ‘onsite unsociable hours – focusing on the employee
• Annual Company bonus scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Life Insurance
• Free parking
• Office refreshments, fruit & cake!
• Flexible working
• Clear pathway of opportunity growth

The Company

This company are more than just an events and exhibition design company— they are a team of creators, innovators, and problem-solvers working at the cutting edge of the events industry. Their projects are not just seen, they are experienced. From award-winning exhibitions to world-class immersive events, they bring to life spaces that captivate audiences and create unforgettable moments.

There is a huge amount of career progression in this role as they believe in nurturing talent, offering opportunities to lead and expand your skills in a forward-thinking, fast-paced environment. They are a smaller agency so you do also get the family feel alongside working with global, well-known brands,

The Role

Within this role, you will lead the team of Designers and manage the creative strategy. You will come up with new ideas and continue to be hands on.

Some of the other responsibilities are:

• Working with clients, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution
• Working with the most high-profile and exciting projects in the world of exhibitions and live experiences and going onsite
• You will have direct client communication
• You will need to understand CAD and help with changes from client when needed

The Candidate

In order to be a successful candidate, you must have experience of being a Designer in the events space and had exposure to being onsite. You will need experience of creative direction and working with the client directly. If you have experience of working on exhibitions, brand activations or conferences, you could be a great fit

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LE15422