Remote Senior Experiential Creative Director

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

Job summary

Block is seeking a senior creative director for experiential, spatial design, and activations to shape ideas and lead them from concept through production. This hands-on IC role requires guiding briefs with strategy, managing complex projects, and maintaining high creative standards.

You will collaborate with Brand teams, agencies, and production partners to deliver distinctive experiences across Square, Cash App, Afterpay, and more, while integrating AI-driven exploration and rapid prototyping.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years with a Master’s; or 5 years with a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of experiential production, vendor capabilities, and how to realize complex work without losing creative intent.

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 align with audience needs and business goals.
• Present work to senior stakeholders and navigate feedback while preserving the creative essence.
• Collaborate with agencies as extensions of the team to develop ideas together.
• Partner with production teams and vendors to bring ideas to life and manage constraints.
• Raise creative standards through your work and constructive critique across teams.
• Develop better ways of working, including using AI for exploration and prototyping.

Skills

Portfolio leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder presentation

Creative direction

Experiential design

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12+ years

Master's degree + 8+ years

PhD + 5 years

Job description

Block is seeking a senior creative director for experiential, spatial design, and activations to shape ideas and lead them from concept through production. This hands-on IC role requires guiding briefs with strategy, managing complex projects, and maintaining high creative standards.

You will collaborate with Brand teams, agencies, and production partners to deliver distinctive experiences across Square, Cash App, Afterpay, and more, while integrating AI-driven exploration and rapid prototyping.