Creative Director

NVE Experience Agency•Los Angeles, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Creative Director at NVE, you will define and execute the overall vision for immersive brand experiences created for iconic, industry-leading clients. This hands-on creative leadership role calls for deep expertise in high-stakes B2B activations, including keynotes, immersive trade show footprints, and high-touch hospitality dinners. A background in consumer experiences and entertainment is also valued to bring consumer energy, storytelling, and cultural relevance to each environment. You will lead projects from initial concept through execution, shape end-to-end attendee experiences, and guide the full RFP process. The role includes leading multidisciplinary creative teams, partnering with production and external collaborators to bring concepts to life, and balancing creative ambition with budgets, schedules, and operational needs. You will also help advance NVE’s creative capabilities through awareness of cultural trends, design technologies, and AI tools. NVE is a hybrid company with hubs in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and London. Remote candidates may be considered. The role requires willingness and ability to travel for project site visits, client meetings, and onsite work. This is an exempt, full-time position. Employment eligibility verification is required.

Requirements

A proven portfolio demonstrating an exceptional range of work across B2B activations, consumer brand experiences, and interactive digital/demo design.
10+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading multidisciplinary teams within a fast-paced agency or experiential setting.
On-site production expertise, including a proven track record of real-time problem-solving and quality control during live event execution.
A calm leadership style under tight deadlines and high-pressure scenarios, with proactive, solution-oriented guidance.
Strong creative conviction and a decisive perspective balanced with humility, active listening, and a collaborative approach to feedback.
A passion for mentoring and developing talent.
Alignment with NVE’s core values: courage, commitment, curiosity, catalysis, and strong citizenship.
Willingness and ability to travel as required for project site visits, client meetings, and onsite work.
Employment eligibility verification is required.

Nice To Haves

A location in or near one of NVE’s hub locations: Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, or London; remote candidates will also be considered.
A rich background in consumer experiences and entertainment projects.

Responsibilities

Establish the creative vision for brand experiences from initial concept through execution, ensuring a cohesive narrative across every touchpoint.
Craft engaging, end-to-end attendee experiences.
Drive the full RFP lifecycle, from proposal development to client pitches.
Independently lead mid- to large-scale experiential projects, taking accountability for cross-functional workstreams, client pitches, and workback schedules.
Partner with production to translate initial renders into physical builds with meticulous attention to detail.
Work with scenic fabricators, external vendors, and production to develop creative solutions that maximize budget efficiency without sacrificing the core idea.
Direct and empower a multidisciplinary creative team through clear, actionable feedback, structured check-ins, and a clear vision.
Push creative boundaries on B2B experiences and inspire the team to pursue new approaches.
Stay current with cultural trends and design technologies, and incorporate AI tools to strengthen creative capabilities and competitiveness.
Manage creative resources, project allocations, and timelines in alignment with creative leadership.
Foster a collaborative, high-performing studio culture grounded in creative courage, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
Travel as required for project site visits, client meetings, and onsite work.