Job description
Hybrid working - 3 days in office - this event design agency is offering a fantastic opportunity with a senior level hire, heading up the internal creative department!
The Company
Comprised of a passionate team of creative, production and account management professionals, this boutique agency deliver a unique portfolio of brand experience, exhibition and hospitality activations for high profile clients and sponsors within the sporting sector. For each bespoke brief, the agency will design innovative solutions to create unforgettable experiences that are custom built and delivered through their incredibly collaborative team.
Due to ongoing growth, they are looking for an experience Creative Services Director to join their team!
The Role
This senior role will require leadership of the creative team in addition to creative project direction and implementation across a broad portfolio of clients and projects. Responsibilities will include:
- Driving creative strategy and direction for specific project work
- Overseeing quality control through project implementation in relation to creative output
- Collaborating closely with internal project delivery, account management and production teams
- Taking the lead on pitch delivery
- Working with clients throughout the lifecycle of a project
- Attending events onsite to ensure effective implementation of creative solutions
- Leading a team of creatives including development, KPI setting & individual growth plans
- Allocating resource within the team and upscaling with freelancers where required
- Supporting the Executive Creative Director on the creative direction of the business
The Candidate
Candidates must have a background working within a creative event agency environment. The ideal candidate will have been involved in both B2B and B2C event projects with solid experience of leading on big picture, creative strategy and concept development. Existing experience in managing a team of creatives including resource planning and team development is essential. Any knowledge of motorsport events would be beneficial but is not a pre-requisite.
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.
We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Vacancy reference: LKS12825