Art Director, Events & Activations

📋 Description

• Take the lead in developing original event concepts, themes, and creative visions that align with strategic objectives

• Provide visual direction and guidance to internal creatives, freelancers, agencies, and production partners

• Supervise the development of all creative assets for event environments, including signage, spatial design, motion, video, interactive elements, swag, and more

• Promote creative experimentation across IRL, virtual, and hybrid formats, exploring technologies such as AR/VR and AI-driven interactions

• Collaborate with Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Comms, and other stakeholders to ensure creative solutions meet objectives and KPIs

• Present creative concepts to partners and senior stakeholders, effectively communicating vision and rationale

• Manage the creative process from brief to execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with the vision

• Stay informed about trends in events, experiential marketing, and creative technology to elevate Deel experiences

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess 7–10+ years of experience in creative roles, with a strong emphasis on events, experiential marketing, and activations (agency or in-house)

• Showcase a standout portfolio demonstrating concept-led event work, brand activations, and immersive experiences that drive business results

• Demonstrate the ability to lead creative teams and external vendors, while actively contributing hands-on

• Have a deep understanding of spatial design, storytelling through experience, and audience-first thinking

• Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AR/VR, generative AI, and their potential to enhance brand experiences

• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience collaborating with marketing, sales, and production teams

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools

• Possess a courageous, boundary-pushing creative mindset, coupled with the discipline to execute ideas with excellence

• Ability to present creative concepts effectively to partners and senior stakeholders

• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English

🏝️ Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities based on role, employment status, and location

• Additional perks and benefits tied to employment status and country

• Remote work flexibility, including optional WeWork access

• Scalable benefits, rewards, and perks reflecting commitment to inclusivity and accessibility

• Healthcare and benefits provided to workers in 109 countries company-wide