Experiential Art Director

Mindlance; Richmond; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking an experienced Experiential Art Director to drive creative execution for their client's technology events. This dynamic role involves developing artistic vision and overseeing event design, ensuring brand presence at major conferences. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in experiential marketing and live event design, with an outstanding portfolio demonstrating immersive experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in an Art Director role focused on Experiential Marketing and Live Event Design.
• Portfolio demonstrating successful execution of large-scale, immersive experiences for tech or finance brands.
• Exceptional visual and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and champion the artistic vision for assigned global tech-focused events.
• Oversee the design process from concept to on-site installation.
• Partner with teams to ensure designs meet strategic business objectives.

Skills

Experiential Marketing

Live Event Design

Visual Communication

Project Management

Job description

Title: Experiential Art Director

Location(s):

• Richmond, VA
• Chicago, IL
• McLean, VA
• New York, NY
• *potentially open to remote EST hours

Duration: 6 months, potential to extend or convert to full-time

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and highly-skilled Experiential Art Director on behalf of our premier client—a global leader in the financial services industry—to drive the creative execution of their high-profile, brand-defining technology events.

This is a dynamic, hands-on role for a seasoned creative producer who can translate complex tech and financial narratives into tangible, immersive, and unforgettable attendee experiences. You will own the visual storytelling and spatial design for both physical and virtual event environments, ensuring a cohesive and compelling brand presence at all major tech-focused conferences, summits, and internal activations.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative Vision & Leadership:
  • Develop and champion the artistic vision and design strategy for all assigned global tech-focused events and experiential marketing activations.
  • Translate brand guidelines, event themes, and key messaging into comprehensive spatial designs, interactive installations, and visual communications.
  • Create and present compelling creative concepts, including mood boards, storyboards, 2D layouts, and 3D renderings, to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Design Execution & Oversight:
  • Oversee the end-to-end design process, from initial concept through to on-site installation, ensuring all visual elements are executed to the highest quality and align perfectly with brand standards.
  • Direct and collaborate with a team of designers, 3D renderers, fabricators, and production vendors to bring complex event designs to life.
  • Specify materials, finishes, lighting, digital displays, and interactive technologies to enhance the attendee journey and create maximum impact.
• Collaboration & Project Management:
  • Partner with Marketing, Product, and Sales teams to ensure experiential designs meet strategic business objectives and drive desired audience engagement and lead generation.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining strict attention to detail, budgets, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in an Art Director role with a significant focus on Experiential Marketing and Live Event Design.
• A standout portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and successful execution of large-scale, immersive experiences, ideally for tech, finance, or other sophisticated B2B brands.
• Exceptional visual and written communication skills, with proven ability to clearly and persuasively present creative ideas to non-designers and senior executives.