Director, Experiential Design & Creative

The University of Texas at Austin; Utah; On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director for Experience Design & Creative to shape and deliver high-visibility guest experiences on the UT Austin campus. This on-site role requires turning ideas into memorable environments and events across multiple platforms.

You will lead creative direction, manage vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate the guest journey, all while balancing budgets and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• At least 8 years in experiential design, creative direction or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to develop original creative concepts and execute them.
• Strong portfolio showing sophisticated experiential or live work.
• Excellent visual judgment and knowledge of materials, color and space.
• Experience directing vendors, fabricators, and partners.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, budgets and timelines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop original creative concepts for events and experiences.
• Lead concepts through design, production, and on-site execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and production partners.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure cohesive guest experiences.
• Raise the creative standard across University Events & Experience.
• Balance creativity with budgets and timelines.

Skills

Creative direction

Portfolio

Communication skills

Collaboration

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Director for Experience Design & Creative to shape and deliver high-visibility guest experiences on the UT Austin campus. This on-site role requires turning ideas into memorable environments and events across multiple platforms.

You will lead creative direction, manage vendors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate the guest journey, all while balancing budgets and timelines.