Senior creative director - live events & experiential marketing

Location: New York, NY (Preferred) | Remote candidates considered nationwide

Work Setting: Hybrid in New York (up to 3 days onsite weekly) or remote for qualified candidates

Compensation: $175,000–$225,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications

Travel: Travel required for client meetings, live events, rehearsals, and onsite production

Position Summary

A leading experiential marketing and live events agency is seeking a Senior Creative Director to lead the creative development of high-profile corporate events, executive keynotes, flagship conferences, and large-scale general sessions. This position requires a strong storyteller and hands-on creative leader who can develop compelling concepts, write engaging narratives, pitch ideas to clients, and oversee creative execution from initial concept through live production. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience directing general sessions, executive keynotes, and large-scale corporate events, with exceptional writing, storytelling, presentation, and creative leadership skills. This is an opportunity to influence major brand experiences, collaborate with executive-level clients, mentor creative talent, and help shape the creative direction of high-visibility programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative strategy, concept development, and storytelling for major corporate events, flagship conferences, executive keynotes, and general sessions.
• Develop compelling event narratives, keynote scripts, executive talking points, show openings, and presentation content.
• Translate complex business objectives into engaging, audience-focused live experiences.
• Lead creative pitches, RFP responses, and client presentations, communicating and selling original concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Partner directly with executives to develop stage messaging, refine presentations, and support rehearsals.
• Direct creative elements including show flow, staging, screen content, video, motion graphics, and audience experiences.
• Collaborate with Production, Strategy, Design, Technical, and Account teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality programs.
• Provide creative leadership during onsite rehearsals and live event execution.
• Mentor Creative Directors, Writers, and other creative professionals while remaining actively involved in concept development and writing.
• Manage creative priorities across multiple projects while balancing quality, timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in creative direction, live events, experiential marketing, or brand communications.
• Extensive experience leading large-scale corporate general sessions and executive keynotes.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities, including keynote scripts, executive presentations, show narratives, and pitch development.
• Demonstrated success developing, presenting, and selling creative concepts to senior-level clients.
• Experience working directly with executives on stage content, messaging, and presentation delivery.
• Strong understanding of live event production, staging, video, motion graphics, and integrated audience experiences.
• Experience leading creative teams, providing direction, and mentoring creative talent.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, navigate ambiguity, and deliver under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and support onsite rehearsals and live event production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agency experience supporting large-scale corporate conferences, sales kickoffs, executive keynotes, and general sessions.
• Background in creative writing, show writing, copywriting, content direction, or narrative development.
• Experience developing creative pitches and responding to complex RFPs.
• Experience with B2B clients in technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, automotive, financial services, or related industries.
• Broad experiential marketing experience, including environmental design, brand activations, and integrated live experiences.
• Portfolio demonstrating original creative concepts, executive storytelling, keynote development, and successful live event execution.

Why This Opportunity

• Competitive base compensation of $175,000–$225,000 annually.
• Hybrid flexibility in New York or remote consideration nationwide.
• Lead creative development for high-profile corporate events and global brands.
• Own the creative process from initial concept and client pitch through live execution.
• Collaborate directly with senior executives, clients, and experienced production teams.
• Mentor creative talent and contribute to the development of a growing creative organization.
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth and expanded creative leadership responsibilities.

If you're a creative leader who excels at storytelling, executive keynotes, live event experiences, and presenting bold ideas to clients, we encourage you to apply.