Creative Director (Experiences & Events)

Location: US based (New York)

Salary: 90-115k USD total compensation (bonus and benefits included)

Company

hirify.global is a global platform for discovering and producing live entertainment experiences using proprietary technology and data-driven approaches.

What you will do

• Lead creative development of large-scale experiential entertainment projects from concept through delivery.
• Originate distinctive original concepts and develop creative responses to globally recognized entertainment IPs.
• Design narrative-led guest journeys and emotionally engaging storytelling that translate into physical experiences.
• Shape cinematic storytelling through scripting, storyboarding, and visual sequencing; translate stories into large-scale visual spectacles.
• Collaborate with production, technology, licensing, and commercial teams to bring ambitious creative ideas to life.
• Lead multidisciplinary creative teams and present concepts to senior stakeholders, clients, artists, and IP partners.

Requirements

• US based with experience developing large-scale live entertainment, touring productions, or immersive experiences.
• Strong storytelling and narrative-led creative approach, including cinematic storytelling (scripting, storyboarding, visual sequencing).
• Deep understanding of music-driven experiences, show pacing, and synchronization.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and AutoCAD (or equivalent graphic design and 3D rendering tools).
• Experience with immersive, location-based entertainment and large-scale public experiences, including guest journey design.
• Over 7 years of experience as a Creative Director; ability to manage creative scope, budgets, and production constraints across multiple high-profile projects.

Nice to have

• Experience working with globally recognized artists, studios, or entertainment brands.
• Experience working on drone shows.
• Experience creating award-winning experiential entertainment.
• Portfolio demonstrating exceptional storytelling, visual thinking, and execution.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup.
• Private health insurance and Gympass memberships.
• 40% discount on hirify.global events and experiences.
• Work in the heart of the city with possible travel across markets.
• Attractive compensation with potential bonus; responsibility from day one and professional/personal growth.

Hiring process

• 30 min video call with Talent Acquisition.
• 60 min online test (logic, analytics, written understanding).
• Business case presentation and interviews with the future manager and a panel.