Creative Director - Retail & Pop-Up (Remote)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Creative Director - Retail & Pop-Up (Remote) to join our extended creative network. In this role, you will lead the creative direction of retail and pop-up activations from concept to delivery, translating brand strategy and marketing goals into immersive and experiential design concepts.
What You'll Do
- Guide and mentor the creative team, ensuring alignment and excellence across all deliverables.
- Present creative ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact to clients.
- Develop original creative concepts that connect brand storytelling with spatial experience.
- Create and oversee concept decks, mood boards, and presentations in collaboration with Art Direction and Graphic Design.
- Collaborate with Spatial Design teams to ensure creative and spatial visions align seamlessly.
- Partner with Account Managers and Producers to align creative work with project scope, timelines, and budgets.
- Ensure that every creative output meets the highest aesthetic and experiential standards.
- Stay current with trends in retail design, live communication, and brand activation.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in creative direction, experiential design, or brand environments.
- Proven track record in developing concepts for retail, pop-up, or brand activation projects.
- Strong understanding of spatial design, live communication, and consumer experience.
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide creative teams.
- Confident in client-facing situations and experienced in leading presentations and pitches.
- Skilled in concepting tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and presentation platforms (Keynote, PowerPoint).
- Ability to review and interpret 3D or spatial drawings (Rhino, SketchUp, Vectorworks, etc.).
- Strong visual sense, brand understanding, and storytelling ability.
Nice to Have
- Fluent in English, German a plus.
What We Offer
- Work with leading international brands shaping the future of retail and experiential design.
- The opportunity to develop high-profile, creative brand activations seen globally.
- A collaborative, no-ego creative culture where ideas are valued.
- Freedom to work remotely and flexibly, supported by a high-performing team.
- Exposure to multi-disciplinary projects that combine live communication, design, and innovation.
This Creative Director role offers the chance to lead innovative retail and pop-up projects remotely, working with top brands in a flexible environment.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a strong portfolio showcasing innovative retail and pop-up design concepts that leverage tools like Rhino and SketchUp to create immersive experiences.
Ability to work independently in a remote environment while proactively leading and mentoring a creative team, ensuring all projects align with brand strategy and marketing objectives.
A strategic mindset with at least 5-7 years of experience in retail design, demonstrating a deep understanding of consumer behavior and trends, and the ability to translate these insights into compelling visual narratives.
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