Creative Director

CNC Agency

1d•$165,000 - $215,000

About The Position

CNC Agency (formerly Coffee ’n Clothes) is an experiential marketing agency born from culture and built for connection. We create experiences, stories, and products that people love and that help brands grow. We put people first and design accordingly, seamlessly blending strategy, creativity, production, and culture to turn ideas into experiences that move people. Because amazing things happen to brands when they build for humans, not algorithms. We are currently seeking a Creative Director (CD) to lead the creative execution of immersive, brand-driven experiences from concept approval through final delivery. This role translates high-level creative vision into cohesive, high-quality execution across all physical and digital touchpoints. Acting as the central creative integrator, the CD ensures alignment across disciplines while maintaining creative integrity, feasibility, and craft, without personally executing every component. The CD represents the creative team in client and internal forums, guiding work forward through direction, feedback, and decision-making. Success in this role requires strong creative judgment, leadership, and the ability to balance ambition with real-world constraints.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in experiential, environmental, or integrated creative roles, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or Creative Director-level position
Proven experience leading large-scale experiential projects from concept through build and live execution
Strong understanding of spatial design, graphic systems, copy, interactive, and AV as they relate to live experiences
Exceptional creative judgment and the ability to give clear, constructive direction across multiple disciplines
Experience in presenting creative work to senior clients and stakeholders with confidence and clarity
Deep familiarity with production processes, fabrication methods, materials, and on-site execution considerations
Ability to collaborate effectively with Production, Account, Strategy, and external partners
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple work streams simultaneously
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly in fast-moving, high-pressure environments
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative and respectful approach to team management
Passion for live experiences, storytelling, and creating meaningful moments for audiences

Responsibilities

Oversee creative execution across all experiential work streams, including environmental design, graphic design, copy, interactive, AV, and spatial storytelling, from concept through delivery
Interpret and steward approved creative vision, ensuring it is clearly and consistently expressed across every touchpoint of the experience
Identify all creative components required to deliver the project and define the appropriate internal teams and external partners needed to execute each
Review, guide, and elevate work produced by designers, art directors, writers, and specialists, providing clear direction without absorbing executional tasks
Present executional creative work to clients and internal stakeholders on behalf of the creative team, articulating intent, rationale, and evolution
Partner closely with Production and Account teams to align creative development with scope, budget, timelines, and logistical feasibility
Collaborate directly with fabricators, builders, AV partners, and external specialists to ensure creative intent, quality, and craftsmanship are upheld in final execution
Serve as the creative “glue,” maintaining cross-functional alignment, identifying risks, and solving problems throughout the lifecycle of the project
Ensure creative solutions meet brand standards, audience needs, and experiential best practices while remaining achievable within real-world constraints
Support project handoff, installation, and on-site execution as needed to ensure the experience is delivered as intended
Participate in post-project reviews to evaluate creative outcomes and inform future work
Manage and mentor junior-to-senior creatives (art directors, designers, copywriters, etc.)