Art Director, Experiential Events & Activations
Deel
Cloud
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Own the visual and experiential direction of Deel’s event programs and brand presence across stages, spaces, and surfaces
- Lead development of original event concepts, themes, and creative visions that push B2B brand experience boundaries and align with strategic objectives
- Provide strong visual direction and guidance to internal creatives, freelancers, agencies, and production partners—ensuring on-brand execution across all touchpoints
- Oversee development of all creative assets required for event environments (signage, spatial design, motion, video, interactive elements, swag, etc.)
- Champion creative experimentation across IRL, virtual, and hybrid formats and explore new technologies (AR/VR, AI-driven interactions)
- Work closely with Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Comms, and other stakeholders to ensure creative solutions meet objectives and KPIs
- Present creative concepts to partners and senior stakeholders, communicating vision and rationale
- Manage the creative process end-to-end from brief to execution—keeping projects on time, on budget, and on vision
- Stay ahead of trends in events, experiential marketing, and creative technology to raise the bar on Deel experiences
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in creative roles, focused on events, experiential marketing, and activations (agency or in-house)
- A standout portfolio showcasing concept-led event work, brand activations, and immersive experiences that drive business results
- Proven ability to lead creative teams and external vendors while contributing hands-on
- Deep understanding of spatial design, storytelling through experience, and audience-first thinking
- Familiarity with emerging technologies (e.g. AR/VR, generative AI) and how they can enhance brand experiences
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience working with marketing, sales, and production teams
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant design tools
- A courageous, boundary-pushing creative mindset with the discipline to bring ideas to life with excellence
- Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently (application form requirement)