Creative Director – Trade Shows, Events + Branded Environments
We are seeking an experienced Creative Director to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of innovative exhibit, event, environmental, and experiential marketing projects. We’re looking for a creative leader who will bring fresh ideas and a forward-thinking approach to what the trade show and experiential marketing industry can be today. This individual will challenge conventional thinking, embrace emerging technologies, and help shape the next generation of immersive brand experiences.
The ideal candidate is an inspiring creative leader with a strong background in experiential design, a passion for mentoring teams, and advanced expertise in Autodesk 3ds Max. They will oversee the creative process from concept through presentation, ensuring every solution is visually compelling, strategically aligned with client objectives, and designed for successful production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the overall creative vision, strategy, and concept development for exhibits, branded environments, events, and experiential marketing programs.
- Manage, mentor, and develop the creative team while fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality renderings, presentations, and client-facing design solutions.
- Partner closely with the Sales team to develop compelling concepts and winning proposals.
- Collaborate with Marketing to create engaging visual content that supports brand initiatives.
- Work alongside Estimating and Operations to ensure designs are feasible, production-ready, and aligned with project budgets.
- Champion innovation by implementing emerging visualization tools, AI-enhanced workflows, and evolving design technologies.
- Maintain high creative standards while balancing design excellence, execution, and profitability.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of creative leadership experience within the trade show, exhibit, experiential marketing, event, or related industries.
- Proven ability to lead creative teams and successfully manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Autodesk 3ds Max.
- Strong understanding of design for fabrication, production processes, and cost-conscious creative development.
- Experience leveraging emerging visualization technologies and AI-driven design tools is highly preferred.
Success in This Role
Success in this role will be measured by the ability to consistently deliver high-quality creative solutions that contribute to proposal win rates, meet project timelines, exceed client expectations, support project profitability, maximize team performance, and drive innovation through the adoption of emerging visualization technologies and AI-enhanced design workflows.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative creative leader who inspires and mentors others, communicates effectively with clients and internal teams, embraces new technologies, and consistently delivers innovative, production-ready design solutions that contribute to the overall success and growth of the organization.
How to Apply:
You can attach your resume here or send it along with your portfolio via email directly to Amanda Roomey; Director of Visual Communications & Branded Environments at amanda@metroseekcorp.com with the subject title “Creative Director – NY”
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