Associate Creative Director – Concept & Design (Events & Experiences)

EVENT U ROX - (EUR); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event management company based in Bengaluru is seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead creative concept development for large-scale corporate events and experiential activations. In this role, you will ensure that all designs are original and executable, bridging the gap from ideation to client presentation. You'll mentor junior designers and shape creative standards, making a measurable impact on the company's reputation and project success. A strong background in event design and storytelling is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading concepts for large-scale corporate or brand events.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end concept ideation for corporate events and brand launches.
• Translate client briefs into strong central ideas and experience journeys.
• Present concepts confidently to clients and internal leadership.

Skills

Strong conceptual thinking and storytelling ability

Solid understanding of event formats, stagecraft, guest journeys, and brand experiences

Working knowledge of 2D & 3D design

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines

Job description

Associate Creative Director – Concept & Design (Events & Experiences)

Role Summary

Associate Creative Director – Concept & Design. Responsible for leading the thinking, storytelling, and visual direction behind large-format corporate events, brand experiences, MICE programs, and live activations. Bridges idea – design – pitch – execution, ensuring every concept is original, relevant, and executable in the real world.

What You Will Own

• Lead end‑to‑end concept ideation for corporate events, brand launches, conferences, family days, award nights, and experiential activations
• Translate client briefs into strong central ideas, themes, narratives, and experience journeys
• Develop event story arcs—opening moments, transitions, high points, and closures
• Ensure concepts are strategic, sellable, and scalable, not just visually appealing
• Set the creative direction for stage design, spatial layouts, branding, content flow, and guest experience
• Guide 2D & 3D designers on look, feel, colour palettes, typography, and visual language
• Review and refine designs to ensure consistency with the concept and brand guidelines
• Balance ambition with production realities, budgets, and timelines
• Lead creative inputs for client pitches, RFPs, and presentations
• Present concepts confidently to clients and internal leadership
• Adapt ideas based on feedback without diluting the core thought
• Support the business team with concept rationale and storytelling, not just slides
• Work closely with Production, Ops, Sales, and Client Servicing teams to ensure concepts are executable
• Participate in recce discussions, feasibility reviews, and cost‑impact conversations
• Support live event execution to ensure the creative vision is delivered on‑ground
• Maintain EVENT U ROX’s creative standards across all deliverables
• Bring in fresh references, global trends, formats, and experience innovations
• Mentor junior designers and concept team members
• Build a culture of strong thinking, clean design, and disciplined creativity

Experience

• Proven track record of leading concepts for large‑scale corporate or brand events

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong conceptual thinking and storytelling ability
• Solid understanding of event formats, stagecraft, guest journeys, and brand experiences
• Working knowledge of 2D & 3D design (directing effectiveness)
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and tight timelines

Mindset

• Thinks big, but understands real‑world constraints
• Comfortable defending ideas—and evolving them when required
• Collaborative, grounded, and execution‑aware
• Passionate about live experiences, not just visuals on screen

Success Metrics (How You’ll Be Measured)

• Quality and originality of concepts delivered
• Pitch success rate and client feedback
• Alignment between concept, design, and execution
• Ability to elevate creative output across teams
• Contribution to EVENT U ROX’s creative reputation

Why This Role Matters at EVENT U ROX

• You’ll shape how ideas are imagined and sold, not just how they look
• You’ll work on high‑visibility, large‑format events across industries
• You’ll have creative ownership with real impact on business outcomes
• You’ll be part of a team that values thinking, not templating

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Events Services