Art Director – Events & Activations
Deel
Cloud
Job Level
Lead
Tech Stack
Cloud
About the role
- Lead the development of original event concepts, themes, and creative visions that push the boundaries of B2B brand experience and align with strategic objectives.
- Provide strong visual direction and guidance to internal creatives, freelancers, agencies, and production partners—ensuring high-quality, on-brand execution across all touchpoints.
- Oversee the development of all creative assets required for event environments—from signage and spatial design to motion, video, interactive elements, swag, and beyond.
- Champion creative experimentation across IRL, virtual, and hybrid formats—including exploration of new technologies (AR/VR, AI-driven interactions, etc.) that enhance engagement.
- Work closely with stakeholders across Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Comms, and other business units to ensure creative solutions meet objectives and KPIs.
- Present creative concepts to partners and senior stakeholders, effectively communicating the vision and rationale.
- Manage the creative process from brief to execution—keeping projects on time, on budget, and on vision.
- Stay ahead of trends in events, experiential marketing, and creative technology—bringing fresh ideas to the table and raising the bar on what a Deel experience can be.
Requirements
- 7–10+ years of experience in creative roles, with a strong focus on events, experiential marketing, and activations (agency or in-house).
- A standout portfolio that showcases concept-led event work, brand activations, and immersive experiences that drive business results.
- Proven ability to lead creative teams and external vendors, while rolling up your sleeves to contribute 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.
