Associate Creative Director, Experiential

Salesforce•Chicago, IL

1d•$164,000 - $261,500

About The Position

Salesforce is looking for an exceptional Associate Creative Director, Experiential to join our growing internal agency and help shape how the brand comes to life in physical spaces. Reporting into the Senior Creative Director, you will concept, design, and deliver brand experiences end to end from strategy and ideation through production and on-site execution across events, activations, trade shows, and brand partnerships. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll be as comfortable building the deck and directing an install as you are pitching the vision to stakeholders. You should bring a genuine point of view on experiential design and a belief that brand experiences should be meaningful, not just functional. The right person will push beyond industry convention while staying true to the Salesforce brand, always advocating for craft, consistency, and creative ambition.

Requirements

BA or BFA in Design, Architecture, Spatial Design, or related field
10+ years of experience in experiential creative with a portfolio that demonstrates brand activations, event design, trade shows, and/or brand partnerships
3+ years of experience leading and mentoring creative teams in an agency or in-house creative group
Proven ability to take experiential projects from concept through production and on-site execution
Strong spatial design sensibility with hands-on expertise across environmental graphics, stage design, booth design, and installation work
A design-led portfolio that demonstrates strong visual and spatial thinking, not just event production
Experience creating interactive product demonstrations or storytelling moments within experiential environments translating complex technology into engaging, hands-on experiences
Outstanding presentation skills and a proven ability to pitch creative visions to senior stakeholders
Experience partnering with agencies, fabricators, and production vendors to deliver at scale
Working knowledge of AI and emerging technology, with the ability to conceptualize experiences that authentically represent products and innovation; B2B / tech experience is a plus
Expert knowledge of creative tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and familiarity with 3D/rendering tools (SketchUp, Cinema 4D, or similar)

Responsibilities

Own experiential creative projects end to end from initial concept through design development, production, and on-site delivery across events, activations, and trade show programs
Work closely with the Creative Director(s) and cross-functional teams to develop experiential concepts that align with marketing briefs and business objectives
Develop creative ideas and spatial design concepts that meet project KPIs; test and iterate when necessary
Establish and maintain creative standards, design principles, and frameworks for experiential work that extend the brand into physical environments
Bring a design-led approach to every project ensuring experiential work is rooted in strong visual and spatial design thinking, not just logistics and production
Concept and deliver interactive product storytelling moments within experiences finding compelling, tangible ways to put Salesforce products in attendees' hands
Partner with agencies, vendors, and production partners to scale experiential programs while maintaining creative quality and brand integrity
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, strategic events, and creative leadership to present concepts and align experiential work with broader brand and campaign strategies
Develop relationships with partner brands and collaborators that create elevated, co-branded experiences
Mentor designers and creative team members, setting a high bar for craft and creative thinking
Stay deeply informed on experiential design trends, emerging technology, and AI bringing insights that push our work and processes forward