Creative Director

Who We AreAt TRADEMARK, we transform bold ideas into jaw-dropping experiences. As a global corporate event production agency, we collaborate with leading brands across technology, entertainment, and beyond to design experiences that captivate and inspire. From large-scale conferences to intimate brand activations, we deliver the extraordinary.With more than 25 years of experience, TRADEMARK has partnered with industry leaders such as Adobe, Clay, and Lucasfilm to engage the most discerning audiences. We balance big picture strategy with flawless execution, drawing on insider expertise from the brands we serve and a deep understanding of what excellence looks like in the real world.TRADEMARK upholds sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion across all regions where we operate, ensuring our solutions are mindful of social impact at every stage of the process.The RoleTRADEMARK is seeking a Creative Director to lead the development of bold experiential concepts that help define and win new business opportunities.You will partner closely with the VP of Growth and executive leadership during the earliest stages of opportunity development, shaping creative vision and translating strategy, narrative, and spatial thinking into compelling experiential brand systems.This is a strategic and highly visible leadership role. You will join leadership in pitching new business, presenting creative direction to clients, and guiding multidisciplinary teams toward cohesive experiential solutions.Beyond the pitch phase, you will remain engaged as projects move into production, partnering with designers and producers to ensure the original creative vision carries through to execution.You will also contribute to the evolution of TRADEMARK's brand and creative point of view across agency marketing and storytelling.This role begins as a contract engagement with the intention of evolving into a full-time Creative Director position as the partnership and business needs grow.What You'll DoCreative Leadership & VisionDefine and lead the creative vision for experiential concepts that translate client objectives into immersive brand experiencesDevelop clear visual narratives and storytelling frameworks that elevate proposals, presentations, and pitch materialsGuide creative direction across spatial design, environmental graphics, brand systems, and audience journeysEnsure concepts balance innovation with feasibility, aligning bold ideas with production realities, budgets, and operational constraintsRaise the creative bar across TRADEMARK's work by setting a high standard for design excellence and experiential storytellingServe as a creative leader within the agency, helping shape the evolution of TRADEMARK's experiential point of view and creative standardsNew Business & Strategic PartnershipPartner directly with the VP of Growth to shape creative strategy during early-stage opportunity developmentLead creative development for RFP responses, proposals, and new business pitchesTranslate client objectives and revenue strategy into compelling experiential concepts that strengthen TRADEMARK's ability to win new businessJoin leadership in client presentations, articulating creative vision and rationale with clarity and authorityElevate the sophistication of proposals, concept decks, and experiential storytelling throughout the RFP processCross-Functional Creative DirectionLead collaboration across graphic designers, 3D designers, producers, and fabrication partners to ensure cohesive creative executionProvide clear and thoughtful direction that elevates the work of multidisciplinary teamsGuide concept development from early ideation through presentation and refinementEnsure alignment between creative vision and production execution across every stage of the experienceChampion the creative vision throughout the full project lifecycle, remaining actively engaged with production teams as concepts evolve into real-world environmentsParticipate in key creative reviews, design revisions, and milestone presentations during production to ensure the final experience reflects the original concept and strategic intentExperiential Brand DesignLead the development of immersive brand identities for events, conferences, activations, and spatial experiencesOversee the creation of renderings, mockups, and presentation materials that communicate both aspiration and feasibilityEnsure experiential concepts translate successfully into real-world environments, considering materials, scale, fabrication, and operational logisticsBrand Stewardship & Creative SystemsMaintain and evolve TRADEMARK's brand identity across proposals, marketing materials, digital presence, and internal assetsBuild scalable creative frameworks and templates that support a growing organizationStay ahead of experiential design trends, fabrication innovations, and emerging creative technologies that enhance audience engagementPartner with leadership to evolve TRADEMARK's brand presence and creative narrative, contributing to agency marketing, storytelling, and thought leadership that reflects the sophistication of the workWho You Are10+ years of experience in experiential design, brand design, or creative leadership within an agency, event production, or experiential marketing environmentA proven creative leader who has shaped and delivered large-scale experiential programs, conferences, or brand activationsDemonstrated success leading creative development for new business opportunities, including pitching concepts and presenting creative rationale to clientsDeep understanding of spatial storytelling, environmental graphics, fabrication processes, and live event productionExperience working in early-stage project environments, defining creative direction from initial concept through executionA confident communicator who can present creative ideas clearly and persuasively to executives and clientsExperienced leading multidisciplinary teams of designers and collaborating closely with producers, strategists, and fabrication partnersProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with familiarity across 3D workflows and experiential visualization toolsA strong strategic thinker with a portfolio that demonstrates refined visual taste, concept development, and real-world experiential executionSuccess in This RoleSuccess in this role means elevating the creative ambition and clarity of TRADEMARK's experiential concepts while helping the agency win and expand client partnerships.You will:Shape bold, creative visions that transform early-stage ideas into compelling experiential concepts that win new businessConfidently present and defend creative direction, design strategy, and experiential storytelling to clients and executive leadershipGuide multidisciplinary teams toward cohesive experiential design solutions across brand systems, spatial environments, and audience journeysRaise the overall creative sophistication of proposals, concept decks, and experiential storytellingBalance visionary ideas with real-world production considerations, including materials, fabrication, scale, timelines, and budgetsEnsure the original creative vision carries through from concept to execution by partnering with production teams during planning, revisions, and key creative milestonesHelp position TRADEMARK as a trusted creative partner to clients by delivering thoughtful, memorable, and strategically grounded experiential conceptsContribute to the evolution of TRADEMARK's creative reputation by elevating the agency's design standards, storytelling, and experiential point of viewCompensationThis role is structured as a contract-to-hire opportunity, beginning as a project-based contract engagement paid through payroll.The anticipated salary range for the full-time role is $175,000–$325,000 annually, depending on experience, portfolio, and scope of work.Hourly compensation during the contract phase will be set based on experience and aligned with the full-time salary range.Equal Opportunity EmployerTRADEMARK is proud to be a minority-owned, woman-owned company and an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, and advancement.