Experiential Creative Director — Immersive Brand Activations

Content Creators; New York (NY); Remote; USD 252,000 - 377,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Block, Inc. is seeking a Creative Director for experiential, spatial design, and activations. You will originate ideas that bring our brands into the world and lead them from concept through production and execution.

This is a hands-on IC role: shape briefs with strategy, lead project teams, and set the creative standard for experiences that connect with people and culture. You will own complex projects end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and present work to senior

Qualifications

• Portfolio showing experiential, spatial design or activation work led from concept to execution.
• Senior creative experience with hands-on approach and track record setting direction and quality.
• Deep knowledge of experiential production and vendor capabilities.
• Experience independently leading cross-functional projects and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgment in ambiguous situations with problem-solving examples.
• Collaborative, direct communication style and ability to influence without authority.
• Connection to culture informing your work and mentoring others in critique and learning.
• 12 years of related experience with a Bachelor's, or 8+ years with a Master’s, or 5+ years with a PhD, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Originate distinctive experiential, spatial design, and activation ideas across Block brands.
• Own complex projects from concept through production and execution.
• Shape briefs with strategy and cross-functional partners to meet audience and business goals.
• Present work to senior stakeholders and articulate decisions amid feedback.
• Collaborate with agencies as an integrated team, not a hand-off partner.
• Partner with production teams to bring ideas to life and manage tradeoffs.
• Raise creative standards through your own work and peer critique.
• Utilize AI tools for exploration, prototyping, and efficiency in production.

Skills

Experiential design

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive presentation

Vendor management

AI in design/prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree; 12+ years experience

Master's degree; 8+ years experience

PhD; 5+ years experience

Tools

AI for exploration/prototyping

Job description

Block, Inc. is seeking a Creative Director for experiential, spatial design, and activations. You will originate ideas that bring our brands into the world and lead them from concept through production and execution.

This is a hands-on IC role: shape briefs with strategy, lead project teams, and set the creative standard for experiences that connect with people and culture. You will own complex projects end-to-end, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and present work to senior