Creative Director, Experiential

Creative Director, Experiential (Freelance) Location: Remote (PST hours), with onsite travel to San Francisco as needed Start Date: November 2nd Duration: 6+ months, freelance (20 hrs/week) Compensation: $80–90/hr (W2) Benefits: Eligible for health, dental, vision, and 401(k) through Mondo Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This role is not eligible for sponsorship. About the Opportunity Join a fully staffed creative team at the very start of a major experiential program for a leading global tech brand. The client wants this year's event to break the mold of typical B2B experiences. Think SXSW-level energy: fresh, modern, interactive, and boundary-pushing. You'll come in at the ground floor, starting with a strategy kickoff to align on the brief. From there, you'll set the creative vision for a cohesive, standout brand journey from first impression to final takeaway. What You'll Do - Lead concepting across visual identity, brand activations, and booth/environment design - Develop bold, interactive activation ideas. These are central to the experience. - Bring spatial thinking to temporary architecture, wayfinding, and branded environments - Concept motion content for large-format LED and immersive installations - Present concepts to the client and guide them through creative decisions - Lead the team and direct designers from concept through execution - Adapt quickly as priorities evolve in a fast-moving, collaborative environment Key Dates & Travel (all travel paid) - Nov 12: San Francisco site visit - April 5–8: Event in San Francisco. You'll need to be available and onsite for the full event. Minimum Requirements: - 7–10+ years as a Creative Director - Background in spatial design, art direction, and branding - Experiential agency experience with major tech clients (e.g., Amazon/AWS, Meta, TikTok, Airbnb, Snap, Dell, etc) - Hands-on experience concepting motion for physical spaces and large LED displays - Strong presentation skills and confidence leading client conversations - Excellent communication, flexibility, and a calm, roll-with-it approach to change Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with enterprise or cloud tech brands and their brand systems - Portfolio Please share work that includes: - Booths, pop-ups, or event environments for big tech brands at an experiential agency - Built structures you designed or led - Event branding and signage systems