Freelance Creative Director

Overview

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position:

We are seeking talented Freelance Creative Directors across Associate, Mid, and Senior levels to join our creative team. As a Creative Director at NVE, you’ll help lead the creative team in developing innovative concepts and executing groundbreaking campaigns. This role bridges strategic thinking and hands-on creativity, with the opportunity to inspire and mentor the next generation of creative talent.

• Lead the development of big, bold, breakthrough ideas for brand experiences and campaigns – the kind of work that people talk about
• Own mid to large-sized projects independently and oversee all aspects of creative — concept, storytelling and design
• Oversee the execution of projects from initial idea to final delivery, ensuring ideas are as magical in execution as they were in concept
• Present creative ideas and campaigns to clients, building trust and enthusiasm for the vision
• Manage and mentor a team of art directors, copywriters, and other creatives, fostering professional growth
• Identify opportunities to innovate and push creative boundaries within the agency and client work
• Stay informed about industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain NVE’s competitive edge
• Manage resources, budgets, and timelines and work closely with creative leadership to cast the right teams
• Provide constructive feedback to ensure the highest quality of creative output and be an active advocate for building and cultivating creative culture
• Cultivate a collaborative, high-performing team culture that emphasizes creativity and inclusion

• You have a portfolio with work people recognize because it’s that good – you have award-winning and press-getting work in it
• You embody NVE’s behaviors – be courageous, be committed, be curious, be catalysts, and be good citizens
• You are a marketer with ideally a decade plus of experience and at least several years experience managing people and teams
• You are confident, passionate and have a POV, but not an ego – you know that this work takes teamwork
• You are a lifelong student of creativity and marketing – you love what you do and it shows

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time

We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York. The ideal candidate is located in LA or NY, however, we will consider remote candidates for this role.

At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.