Freelance Creative Director, Live Event & Experiential

Join a dynamic team as a Freelance Creative Director, where you'll lead the creative vision for a major tech event across wayfinding, scenic & spatial design, keynotes, and graphics. This role offers the opportunity to shape immersive experiences and collaborate with top-tier professionals in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of attendee journeys and arrival experiences, ensuring a memorable entrance and tunnel design.
• Oversee and refine scenic and environmental designs, collaborating closely with 3D designers and production teams for seamless execution.
• Guide creative direction across executive summits, including lounge and check-in experiences, environmental branding, and overall atmosphere.
• Direct the development of content and brand moments, ensuring cohesive integration across spaces.
• Provide creative direction for keynote motion and graphics packages, including theme loops, transitions, and stage visuals.

Skills

• Proven experience in experiential design and live events, with a focus on shaping attendee journeys and physical environments.
• Strong expertise in motion and keynote presentations, with the ability to work across spatial, graphic, and content systems.
• Hands-on and collaborative approach, capable of stepping into ongoing projects and contributing effectively.
• Experience working with enterprise or tech clients, enhancing the ability to deliver tailored creative solutions.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are valued and empowered to succeed. By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex. Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $75 - $80 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Apply To This Job