Creative Director

NVE Experience Agency•Los Angeles, CA

2h•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

NVE is a brand experience and production agency that develops insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to turn consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty. The Creative Director defines and executes the vision for immersive brand experiences for leading clients. This is a seasoned, versatile creative leadership role requiring a hands-on approach and deep expertise in high-stakes B2B activations, including keynotes, immersive trade show footprints, and hospitality dinners. A strong background in consumer experiences and entertainment is also valued to bring consumer energy, storytelling, and cultural relevance into each environment. The Creative Director leads experiential projects from concept through execution, develops cohesive attendee experiences, and manages the full RFP lifecycle from proposal development to client pitches. The role independently leads mid- to large-scale projects, partners with production and fabricators to turn concepts into physical builds, and guides multidisciplinary creative teams. It also contributes to resource and timeline management, studio culture, emerging-trend awareness, and the use of AI tools to strengthen creative capabilities. NVE is a hybrid company with hubs in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and London. The ideal candidate is based in one of these locations, though remote candidates may be considered. Travel is required as needed for project site visits, client meetings, and onsite work. This is an exempt, full-time role. The stated salary range is $150,000–$175,000 per year, with compensation dependent on factors including location, budgets, certifications, and job-related qualifications.

Requirements

Exceptional portfolio spanning B2B activations, consumer brand experiences, and interactive digital or demo design.
10+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced agency or experiential setting.
On-site production expertise, including real-time problem-solving and quality control during live event execution.
Calm leadership under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions, with proactive, solution-oriented guidance.
Strong creative conviction and decisiveness, balanced with humility, active listening, and collaboration around feedback.
Passion for mentoring and developing talent.
Alignment with NVE’s values of courage, commitment, curiosity, catalysis, and strong citizenship.
Willingness and ability to travel as required for project site visits, client meetings, and onsite work.

Nice To Haves

Location in one of NVE’s hub locations: Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, or London; remote candidates may also be considered.
Rich experience in consumer experiences and entertainment projects.
Experience incorporating AI tools into creative work.

Responsibilities

Establish the creative vision for brand experiences from initial concept through execution and ensure a cohesive narrative across touchpoints.
Craft engaging, end-to-end attendee experiences.
Drive the full RFP lifecycle, including proposal development and client pitches.
Independently lead mid- to large-scale experiential projects, owning 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, vendors, and production to develop budget-efficient creative solutions that preserve the core idea.
Direct and empower multidisciplinary creative teams through clear feedback, structured check-ins, and a well-articulated vision.
Push creative boundaries in B2B experiences and inspire the team to pursue new approaches.
Track emerging 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.
Provide proactive, solution-oriented guidance and mentor and develop talent.
Travel as required for project site visits, client meetings, and onsite work.