Creative Lead

We are seeking a highly creative and strategic Art / Creative Lead to lead our clients Art Department within a fast-paced events and experiential agency environment.This role will drive ideation, concept development, and creative execution across live events, brand activations, installations, and experiential campaigns. The successful candidate will lead a team of graphic designers and 3D visualisers, ensuring all creative output is innovative, on-brand, and commercially viable.This is both a conceptual and leadership role, combining hands‑on creativity with team direction and creative strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam ManagementMentor and manage graphic designers and 3D visualisers, allocate projects effectively, maintain quality control, and foster a collaborative, high‑performing creative culture.Concept & Design DevelopmentLead ideation sessions and develop spatial concepts for event environments and installations. Collaborate closely with production and technical teams to ensure feasibility, guiding event branding, stage design, scenic elements, and digital assets.Client & Business EngagementSupport client meetings, pitches, proposals, and competitive tenders. Confidently present and defend creative rationale.Quality & InnovationStay ahead of experiential and spatial design trends, elevate creative output, and introduce new tools and methodologies.Required Skills & Experience7+ years of experience in an agency or experiential environmentStrong portfolio demonstrating event design, brand activations, and spatial conceptsExperience leading and mentoring creative teamsAdvanced proficiency in Adobe Creative SuiteStrong understanding of 3D visualisation workflowsAbility to balance creativity with commercial and production realitiesStrong presentation and communication skillsPersonal AttributesVisionary with strong aesthetic judgment, decisive, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast-paced agency setting. Resilient under pressure and genuinely passionate about experiential design and live events.Performance IndicatorsHigh‑quality, original creative output, strong team development, satisfied clients with successful pitches, and efficient concept‑to‑execution delivery.#J-18808-Ljbffr