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Inside, we’re a radically compassionate company, burning down traditional agency norms by centering people and giving creativity the space and support to thrive. We value emotion over information and people over profits, tenets that permeate every project we unleash on the world.\nWe spark curiosity, foster community, and inspire action with the potency of a pinch.\n Position Overview\nThe Creative Director (CD) is a visionary leader responsible for shaping the creative direction of immersive brand experiences across live events, activations, installations, and integrated experiences. This role combines strategic insight with hands-on design leadership, guiding teams and clients to deliver innovative, emotionally resonant work that connects with audiences.\nThe Creative Director will inspire, mentor, and grow a multidisciplinary creative team while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture. Working closely with clients and internal partners, the CD will translate brand strategy into impactful creative solutions that elevate customer journeys and drive measurable results across diverse experiences-from trade shows and product launches to lifestyle events, conferences, and large-scale entertainment.\nCreative Leadership & Team Management\nProvide day-to-day supervision, mentorship, and direction for a team of 1-4 direct reports, fostering growth and long-term career development\nInspire, coach, and challenge creative teams to deliver innovative, award-winning work that meets the highest standards of quality\nEstablish best practices and agency standards, ensuring consistency, accountability, and leadership in experiential marketing\nEffectively manage team workload, set clear priorities, and maintain focus under tight deadlines\nIdentify areas for team growth, recruit and hire additional resources as needed, and build a collaborative, high-performing studio culture\nCreative Strategy & Execution\nTranslate client brands into compelling, interactive experiences across events, activations, and environments\nLead the development of innovative concepts and creative solutions grounded in sound strategy and brand insights\nGuide concept development through sketches, mood boards, layouts, 2D/3D renders, mock-ups, and presentations\nEnsure all creative outputs-design, copy, storytelling, and execution-are strategically aligned, on-brand, and feasible within budget and production parameters\nPartner with production teams to vet ideas, evaluate feasibility, and adjust creative while maintaining strategic integrity\nAdvocate for brand standards while knowing when to push boundaries with fresh, original approaches\nClient Engagement & Business Development\nAct as a trusted creative partner to clients, building strong relationships and managing expectations with integrity and confidence\nInspire clients with visionary ideas and presentations that clearly communicate creative direction and value\nPartner with account and IP teams to identify new opportunities, grow existing client relationships, and support business development efforts through pitch strategy and presentation leadership\nRepresent the agency at client meetings, industry events, and thought-leadership opportunities\nCollaboration & Agency Leadership\nCollaborate closely with Creative Directors, Creative Ops, Account Management, Production, Fabrication, and Creative Tech to align creative solutions with business goals, budgets, and timelines\nChampion innovation by introducing new techniques, tools, and approaches to enhance creative execution and efficiency\nContribute to agency culture by inspiring curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning across all creative disciplines\nDrive the creation of engaging guest journeys that balance creative excellence with operational feasibility\nCore Competencies\nProven ability to lead and inspire creative teams across multiple disciplines\nStrong strategic thinking with expertise in brand storytelling, experiential design, and consumer engagement\nExceptional presentation, communication, and problem-solving skills; equally comfortable with visuals and verbal articulation\nMastery of Adobe Creative Suite and Google Suite; familiarity with 2D/3D tools and emerging technologies (including AI-driven design)\nDeep knowledge of industry trends and a passion for pushing creative boundaries while maintaining brand and business alignment\nExperience managing budgets, resources, and profitability in partnership with account and project management teams\nDemonstrated ability to deliver innovative, thoughtful, and results-driven work across diverse industries and event formats\nOnsite Responsibilities\nLead the team in understanding roles and responsibilities prior to and during onsite execution\nOversee the onsite production deck to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment throughout installation\nDirect the installation of creative elements while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with vendors\nMaintain a full understanding of the overall production schedule and ensure creative deliverables integrate seamlessly\nLead client walkthroughs, addressing feedback in real time and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded\nCollaborate with creative and production teams to identify challenges, resolve inconsistencies, and deliver effective solutions\nTake a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach-leading by example and stepping in where needed to bring the project vision to life\nProvide oversight and creative direction for styling and décor to ensure alignment with brand and design intent\nImplement ad hoc adjustments to floor plans or footprints as required to adapt to onsite conditions\nQualifications\nMinimum of four year degree in Design, Advertising, Theater or related creative discipline\nMinimum 10 years industry experience or related creative experience combining strategy, content, message with creative deliverables\nEvent and Experience Design expertise desirable\nAbility to lead, motivate and inspire the creative team, while keeping the creative process in alignment with Pinch business goals and objectives\nTravel & Mobility\nAbility to travel 25%\nAbility to work irregular hours in addition to normal business hours, to include nights, weekends and holidays as needed\nPINCH’S CORE VALUES + YOU:\nJoy Begets Creativity: In the heat of the project, can we find moments of fun and levity? When stressed, anxious about succeeding, or frustrated with process, good ideas are hard to come by. Great ones, nearly impossible. You help contribute to a creative and positive work environment by being collaborative, open to ideas, and treating team members with respect.\nGo Beyond the Ask: At face value, many projects seem destined to produce uninspiring results. We ask ourselves, can the core goals be hijacked -hopefully with a core client as an accomplice- to ensure we can create stories that are interesting, cool, or even fun. Let’s give clients what they need, but are unable to articulate and opening them up to possibilities that they may not have imagined. You help facilitate this discovery process by pushing the work by being inquisitive, keeping yourself up-to-date with cultural trends, and expressing your point of view. \nNever Arrive: Stagnation kills creative (and companies). Brands need to grow and evolve, teams need to grow and evolve, companies need to grow and evolve. Can we push ourselves and our clients to stay ahead of the current, to realize that success always needs to evolve beyond what we know or feel comfortable with. You contribute to the growth and success of the team by holding yourself to a high standard of excellence and taking risks. \nHumanBeingsFeelings: “ Feel Something.” A fundamental need for human beings is to connect with something that feels magical and special. This comes through moments which move us emotionally, and separate us from daily concerns. 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