Director, Experience / Creator Events

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Experience / Creator Events to join the team of a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space.

This role will guide experiential and creator-led event strategies that connect brands with audiences through culturally relevant activations. You will oversee client relationships, lead a growing team, and help shape integrated programs that support campaign objectives across multiple accounts. The position combines strategic client service, cross-functional coordination, and hands-on budget management in a fast-moving agency environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $115,000 – $135,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a client services team starting with 1 direct report
• Mentor talent and foster a high-performance culture
• Develop integrated experiential solutions aligned with campaign objectives
• Oversee multiple accounts, ensuring quality and delivery
• Build and nurture strong client relationships
• Collaborate across departments to deliver culturally relevant programs
• Manage project budgets and draft agency fees
• Champion process improvements while ensuring exceptional client service
• Act as a subject matter expert on experiential marketing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 8+ years of agency experience in experiential, sports, entertainment, or culture
• Track record of managing and growing client accounts
• Proven leadership and team-building skills
• Understanding of the experiential landscape and creator-led activations
• Experience in integrated team collaboration
• Ability to manage diverse budgets from $100K to multi-million dollar projects
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills

Benefits

• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with contribution matching
• Comprehensive healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision
• Access to ancillary benefits like pet insurance and identity protection
• Commuter benefits for travel support
• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.