Experiential Creative Director: Live Brand Experiences

Kendall Freeman; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life, Accident and Disability

Retirement with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sparks, a leading global brand experience agency, is seeking a Creative Director, Experiential to guide concept development from spark to build. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and partner with strategy, client services and production to win and deliver standout work.

The role is hybrid, with in-office presence required in London one day a week, and involves collaboration with EMEA teams to deliver bold ideas that translate into physical experiences for global brands.

Qualifications

• Experience in experiential, live events, exhibit, retail or environmental design.
• Ambitious, built work showing ideas translating into physical or hybrid experiences.
• Exceptional concept and storytelling skills, articulating ideas clearly in the room.
• Strong grasp of spatial design and how technology/content/interaction come together.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative vision and quality bar for experiential work across a portfolio of clients and projects.
• Lead creative for pitches and proposals, shaping the idea, story and pitch moment with strategy and client services.
• Work with production, fabrication and technology partners to ensure designs are built on time and on budget.
• Review work at every stage from concept to on-site installation and solve problems quickly.
• Lead, coach and inspire designers and creative partners and contribute to Sparks' reputation through awards and thought leadership.

Skills

Creative leadership

Storytelling

Team leadership

Client engagement

Budget awareness

Job description

Sparks, a leading global brand experience agency, is seeking a Creative Director, Experiential to guide concept development from spark to build. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and partner with strategy, client services and production to win and deliver standout work.

The role is hybrid, with in-office presence required in London one day a week, and involves collaboration with EMEA teams to deliver bold ideas that translate into physical experiences for global brands.