Creative Director (Experiences & Events)

FeverUp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

On-site role in New York City

Private health insurance

Gympass memberships

Discount on Fever events and EXPERIENC

Collaborative international team

Job summary

FeverUp is seeking a Creative Director (Experiences & Events) to steer the creative development of immersive experiences and live productions. You will guide Fever's Global Creative Studio in collaboration with globally recognised IPs, shaping narrative-driven journeys across large-scale environments.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, present to senior stakeholders, and balance art with budget and production realities while exploring AI, lighting, show control and other technologies to

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale live entertainment, touring productions or immersive experiences.
• Exceptional storytelling ability with a narrative-led approach.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD and related tools.
• Experience with cinematic storytelling, scripting, storyboarding and visual sequencing.
• Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects in a fast-paced, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full creative lifecycle of expansive experiential projects from concept to completion.
• Develop original concepts and crafted responses to established IPs.
• Build narrative-driven guest journeys that translate into compelling physical environments.
• Guide cinematic storytelling through scripting, storyboarding and visual sequencing.
• Transform ideas into expansive visual spectacles through innovative experience design.
• Collaborate with production, technology, licensing and commercial teams to realise ambitious concepts.
• Lead multidisciplinary creative teams through concept, design and production stages.
• Present concepts to senior stakeholders, clients, artists and IP partners with clarity and confidence.
• Balance artistic ambition with budgetary constraints and production realities.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI, interactive media, lighting, AV, show control and other immersive tools, to elevate delivery.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Fever's creative standards and global portfolio.

Skills

Large-scale live entertainment

Storytelling

Team leadership

IP collaboration

Experience with immersive experiences

Education

BA (hons) in Art, Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Job description

The Creative Director (Experiences & Events) will steer the creative development of large-scale immersive experiences and live productions, guiding Fever's Global Creative Studio in collaboration with globally recognised entertainment IPs.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full creative lifecycle of expansive experiential projects from concept to completion.
• Develop original concepts and crafted responses to established IPs.
• Build narrative-driven guest journeys that translate into compelling physical environments.
• Guide cinematic storytelling through scripting, storyboarding, and visual sequencing.
• Transform ideas into expansive visual spectacles through innovative experience design.
• Collaborate with production, technology, licensing and commercial teams to realise ambitious concepts.
• Lead multidisciplinary creative teams through concept, design and production stages.
• Present concepts to senior stakeholders, clients, artists and IP partners with clarity and confidence.
• Balance artistic ambition with budgetary constraints and production realities.
• Explore emerging technologies, including AI, interactive media, lighting, AV, show control and other immersive tools, to elevate delivery.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of Fever's creative standards and global portfolio.

Requirements

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale live entertainment, touring productions or immersive experiences.
• Exceptional storytelling ability with a narrative-led approach.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD and related graphic design and 3D rendering tools.
• Deep understanding of music-driven experiences, show pacing and synchronization.
• Experience with cinematic storytelling, including scripting, storyboarding and visual sequencing.
• Experience creating immersive, location-based entertainment and large-scale public experiences.
• Proven ability to originate distinctive concepts and original IP rather than merely executing existing ideas.
• Strong guest-journey design and emotional storytelling capabilities.
• Experience collaborating with major entertainment IPs and navigating complex creative approvals.
• Outstanding pitching and presentation skills to inspire internal teams and external partners.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams from concept through delivery.
• Solid understanding of experiential technologies, including lighting, media servers, interactive tech, AV, show control and AI-enabled workflows.
• Experience managing creative scope, budgets and production constraints without sacrificing quality.
• Ability to manage multiple high-profile projects concurrently in a fast-paced, international, highly collaborative environment.

Education

BA (hons) degree in Art, Design or a related field.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• SketchUp
• AutoCAD

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with the potential for a significant performance bonus; total target compensation in the USD 90,000 to 115,000 range plus benefits.
• Opportunity to influence a high-growth global category leader.
• 40 percent discount on Fever events and experiences.
• Private health insurance.
• Gympass memberships.
• On-site role in New York City with potential travel across markets.
• Immediate responsibility and opportunities for professional and personal growth.
• Collaborative work environment with a young, international team.

Hiring Process

1. 30 minute video call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team to discuss career plans, cultural fit, and questions.
2. 60 minute online test covering logic, analytics and written understanding.
3. 30 minute interview with the future manager to assess fit and capabilities.
4. 45 to 60 minute business case presentation to a small panel, prepared in advance.

Who You Are

• A visionary creative leader with refined taste and strong creative judgment.
• Passionate about storytelling and crafting emotionally memorable experiences.
• Able to think strategically while delivering work at the highest creative standard.
• Curious, innovative and continually exploring new technologies and possibilities.
• Highly collaborative, humble and adept at bringing out the best in multidisciplinary teams.
• Calm under pressure with the confidence to make decisions in complex settings.
• Commercially aware and understands how exceptional creative work drives business results.
• More than seven years of experience as a boundary-pushing Creative Director.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD and related design tools.