Creative Director, Experiential

DANNY WIMMER PRESENTS LLC•Los Angeles, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Danny Wimmer Presents, we don’t just put on festivals—we create unforgettable experiences where music, fans, and brands come together in epic ways! We are currently looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, can meet urgent deadlines, and shines under pressure. Passion for music is essential, as we offer long-term growth opportunities for individuals willing to learn from the ground up. Danny Wimmer Presents is seeking an Executive Creative Director, Experience to define and deliver the next evolution of immersive festival environments. This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping the full guest journey.The ideal candidate is both a visionary and a builder. You understand how to translate bold ideas into executable plans that meet safety standards, budget constraints, and the demands of live festival environments.

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in experiential design, live event production, themed entertainment, or large-scale festivals
Proven track record of leading creative for complex, multi-million-dollar live environments
Strong portfolio demonstrating both large-scale spectacle and refined, hospitality-driven design
Ability to concept bold, culture-defining experiences that resonate with music festival audiences
Deep understanding of CAD, drafting workflows, materials, and build processes
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving problems in high-pressure, live environments
Experience managing large budgets with a focus on efficiency and ROI
Proven ability to inspire, manage, and scale creative teams
Obsessed with the fan experience and how design influences behavior
Decisive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented under pressure
Passionate about live music, culture, and building unforgettable moments at scale

Responsibilities

Develop immersive, multi-sensory experiences aligned with each festival’s brand, audience, and cultural positioning
Translate abstract ideas into clear creative direction across scenic, spatial, and environmental design
Ensure consistency and quality across all guest-facing touchpoints, including entrances, stages, VIP areas, concessions, and sponsor integrations
Oversee the full design lifecycle, including master planning, schematics, design development, and construction documentation
Lead the end-to-end creative vision for all festival environments, from concept through execution and post-event evolution
Direct production, engineering, and fabrication teams to ensure creative concepts are executed with precision
Maintain creative integrity from render to real-world build, ensuring the final product reflects the original vision
Create “visual magnets” that guide guest movement and increase engagement in key revenue-generating areas
Lead onsite creative direction during load-in, show days, and strike
Identify and resolve friction points early in the design process to ensure seamless on-site experiences
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing creative organization, including Art Directors, Designers, Drafters, and Production teams
Manage a flexible ecosystem of internal staff, freelancers, fabricators, and agency partners
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Partnerships, Operations, and Production to ensure alignment across all initiatives
Serve as the primary creative voice in executive-level discussions and presentations
Own creative budgets across festivals, including forecasting, tracking, and cost optimization
Lead procurement efforts, including vendor selection, bidding, and contract negotiation
Partner with Finance and Accounting on reconciliations, accruals, and post-event settlements