Art Director, Events and Activations

📋 Description

• Spearhead the development of innovative event concepts, themes, and creative visions for B2B brand experiences

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

• Supervise the creation and oversight of all creative elements for event settings, such as signage, spatial design, motion, video, interactive features, and giveaways

• Advocate for experiential advancement across in-person, virtual, and hybrid platforms, exploring technologies like AR/VR and AI-driven interactions

• Collaborate with Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Communications, and other teams to achieve objectives and KPIs

• Present creative ideas to partners and senior leaders, articulating vision and reasoning

• Manage the creative process from concept to completion, ensuring projects are timely, cost-effective, and aligned with the vision

• Keep abreast of trends in events, experiential marketing, and creative technology to elevate Deel experiences

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Impressive portfolio demonstrating concept-driven event projects, brand activations, and immersive experiences that drive business outcomes

• Proven ability to lead creative teams and external partners, while actively contributing hands-on

• Profound understanding of spatial design, storytelling through experiences, and audience-centric approach

• Knowledge of emerging technologies (e.g. 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

• Bold, boundary-pushing creative mindset with the discipline to execute ideas with excellence

• Fluency in spoken, written, and written English (mandatory for application)

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Additional perks and benefits depending on employment status and country

• Remote work flexibility, with optional access to WeWork

• Scalable benefits, rewards, and perks emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility

• Healthcare and benefits provided to employees in various countries (as outlined in company overview)

• Accommodations available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout recruitment, selection, and assessment process