Experiential Creative Director (Remote-First) Activations

Bazeta; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 252,000 - 377,000; Full time

Job summary

Block’s in‑house creative team seeks a seasoned Creative Director for Experiential to lead spatial design and activations across our brand portfolio, from concept to production. You will shape briefs with strategy, collaborate across functions, and present work to senior stakeholders while maintaining creative integrity.

The role demands a hands‑on leadership style, deep experience in experiential production, and the ability to navigate complex projects with agencies, production teams, and

Qualifications

• A portfolio of experiential, spatial design, or activation work you led from concept through execution.
• Senior creative experience with a hands‑on approach and a track record of setting direction and quality standards.
• Deep knowledge of experiential production, vendor capabilities, and how to get complex work made without losing the creative intent.
• Experience independently leading cross‑functional projects and presenting creative work to senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgment in ambiguous situations, with examples of solving problems and moving work forward.
• A collaborative, direct communication style and ability to build trust with agencies and vendors.
• A connection to culture that informs your work and inspires others to create more original pieces.

Responsibilities

• Originate distinctive experiential, spatial design, and activation ideas across Block brands.
• Own complex projects independently from concept to production and execution.
• Shape briefs with strategy and cross‑functional partners, aligning ambition with audience needs.
• Present work to senior stakeholders, justify decisions, and navigate feedback while preserving the idea.
• Collaborate with agencies as an extension of the team and shape the work jointly.
• Partner with production teams and vendors to bring ideas to life and manage constraints.
• Raise the creative standard across teams through critique, references, and learning.
• Build and share better ways of working, including using AI for exploration and prototyping.

Job description

Block’s in‑house creative team seeks a seasoned Creative Director for Experiential to lead spatial design and activations across our brand portfolio, from concept to production. You will shape briefs with strategy, collaborate across functions, and present work to senior stakeholders while maintaining creative integrity.

The role demands a hands‑on leadership style, deep experience in experiential production, and the ability to navigate complex projects with agencies, production teams, and