VP, Creative Director
Creative Circle · Norwood, MA
- On site
- Full-time
- $180,000 / year
- Norwood, MA
Job highlights
- Lead creative for major brand events and experiences.
- Manage and mentor creative teams effectively.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on integrated ideas.
- Present concepts confidently to senior clients.
- Drive innovation in production and storytelling.
About the role
VP Creative Director
Our agency client is seeking an experienced VP, Creative Director to join the executive team. This leader will shape the vision behind large conferences, immersive brand moments, complex buildouts, and multi channel storytelling for major global brands, leading high-impact experiential and event-driven creative. The role requires someone who can elevate ideas, guide clients with confidence, and deliver creative that drives business outcomes.
You'll manage pieces of existing and new business, actively contributing to concept development, pitching, and hands-on execution. You'll manage and mentor teams assigned to the work, with a growth path towards management autonomy as you acclimate to the agency.
This is an in-office, highly collaborative environment where relationship building, comfort with ambiguity, and the ability to earn trust quickly are essential. You'll work closely with strategy, production, and account partners to ensure that every experience from stage content to environmental design lands with impact.
The ideal candidate brings deep experiential expertise, a strong portfolio of event-centric work, and the ability to inspire teams through both vision and example. This role also plays a meaningful part in business development, trend exploration, and pushing innovation through advanced production methods, real-time technologies, and modern storytelling techniques.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the creative direction for major events, experiential programs, and large scale B2B brand experiences.
- Manage and mentor a creative team of directors and broader staff; foster growth, trust, and collaboration.
- Partner with cross-disciplinary teams to bring integrated ideas to life across all event assets.
- Present and defend creative concepts to senior clients with clarity and confidence.
- Identify and apply emerging technologies, production methods, and storytelling opportunities.
- Support pitches and new business conversations with strong conceptual leadership.
Required Experience
- 10+ years in creative leadership within experiential, events, or integrated marketing.
- Portfolio demonstrating innovative event concepts, immersive environments, and integrated creative.
- Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong client-facing presence and polished presentation skills.
- Experience delivering high-stakes, NDA-driven corporate events and complex productions.
- Ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on creative execution.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account, including employer contribution
- Retirement Plan (401K) with company match
- Profit Share Bonus Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Family Leave
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Wellness Resources, including discounted membership to Lifetime Fitness
- Generous onsite café
- Paid holidays
- Note: the office is dog friendly!
Application Instructions
Email your resume in Word to ashores@creativecircle.com. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : AS35-1978792L413 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.
Andrew Shores - Recruitment Strategist
Additional Information
- For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa.
- We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs.
- Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States.
- This is a new role.
- This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 02/24/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
Key skills/competency
- VP Creative Director
- Experiential Marketing
- Event Creative Direction
- Brand Storytelling
- Team Leadership
- Client Presentation
- New Business Development
- Integrated Marketing
- Immersive Environments
- Creative Strategy
Skills & topics
- VP Creative Director
- Experiential Marketing
- Event Creative
- Brand Experience
- Creative Leadership
- Agency
- Global Brands
- Immersive Environments
- Storytelling
- New Business
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 10+ years in creative leadership, experiential, and event-centric work.
- Showcase your portfolio: Emphasize innovative event concepts, immersive environments, and integrated creative.
- Apply with clear subject: Ensure your email subject line includes the required JobID: linkedin : AS35-1978792L413.
- Prepare for collaboration: Be ready to discuss your experience in fast-moving, team-oriented environments.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the VP Creative Director role at Creative Circle?
- The VP Creative Director role focuses on leading high-impact experiential and event-driven creative for major global brands, shaping the vision for large conferences, immersive brand moments, and multi-channel storytelling.
- What level of experience is required for the VP Creative Director position?
- The role requires at least 10 years of creative leadership experience within experiential, events, or integrated marketing. A strong portfolio demonstrating innovative event concepts and integrated creative is also essential.
- Can I apply for this VP Creative Director role if I require visa sponsorship?
- No, this role requires you to be currently authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa like H-1B, TN, or O. We do not support STEM/OPT programs.
- What is the work arrangement for the VP Creative Director position?
- This is an in-office, highly collaborative role requiring you to work closely with other individuals in a team environment.
- How should I submit my resume for the VP Creative Director job?
- You should email your resume in Word format to ashores@creativecircle.com and ensure the email subject line includes the specific JobID: linkedin : AS35-1978792L413 for your application to be considered.
- What kind of brands will the VP Creative Director work with?
- The VP Creative Director will work with major global brands, leading creative for their large-scale B2B brand experiences and events.
- Does Creative Circle support STEM/OPT programs for this role?
- No, Creative Circle does not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs for this position.
- What are the key skills for a successful VP Creative Director candidate?
- Key skills include deep experiential expertise, a strong portfolio, ability to inspire teams, strong client-facing presence, and the ability to balance big-picture thinking with hands-on execution.
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