Experiential Creative Director

Start-Up Creative Director (Player-Coach)New York, NY (Hybrid/Onsite)You must have 6-8 years of experience leading experiential/activation creative teamsSalary: ~$125KAbout the OpportunityOur client is an in-house creative agency designed to partner with leading brands across fashion, lifestyle, and culture. You will be working with partnerships and brands to create immersive experiences.This is a rare opportunity to step into a foundational leadership role, shaping the vision, output, and structure of a modern creative agency within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.Key ResponsibilitiesCreative Direction & VisionDefine and establish the creative vision, visual identity, and conceptual framework for the agencySet the standard for all creative output across digital, social, experiential, and retail channelsEnsure work reflects a strong point of view aligned with brand partners and cultural relevanceHands-On Creative Leadership (“Player-Coach”)Lead concept development and execution of 360° campaignsActively design, iterate, and produce work alongside the team—especially in this early build phaseBalance strategic thinking with detail-oriented executionClient & Brand PartnershipPartner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to pitch and execute work for major brand partnersPresent ideas confidently in client-facing environmentsTranslate brand objectives into compelling, insight-led creative solutionsAgency Build & OperationsEstablish creative processes, workflows, and systems (asset management, approvals, quality control)Build scalable infrastructure to support both current partnerships and future growthDefine best practices across creative development and deliveryTeam Leadership & DevelopmentRecruit, mentor, and lead a lean, high-performing creative team as the agency scalesFoster a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture grounded in creative excellenceProvide clear, actionable feedback to elevate team outputIdeal CandidateExperienceWorking in experiential/activation industry6–10 years of experience in Art Direction, Design, or Creative leadershipOpen to “step-up” talent—Senior Art Directors ready to take on their first Director-level titleEntrepreneurial MindsetThrives in startup or build environments with ambiguity and evolving structureComfortable owning both strategy and executionMotivated by the opportunity to build and shape something from the ground upCultural PerspectiveStrong pulse on fashion, lifestyle, and contemporary cultureInstinctive understanding of trends, visual storytelling, and brand relevance