Creative Director

Monks • New York City, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are makers. We create because we are curious, and we believe that the best way to prove an idea works is to make it real. As the Creative Director, Experiential & Events , you will lead the physical manifestation of the Google brand. You are a spatial storyteller who understands that a brand isn't just something you see—it's something you walk into, touch, and feel. Reporting to the GCD of Emerging Experiences, you will spearhead the creative vision for Google’s tentpole marketing events (like I/O or CES) and bespoke industry activations. You will bridge the gap between the digital and the physical, creating narrative-driven environments where materiality, set design, and interactive technology converge to create unforgettable experiences.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years of creative experience with a strong focus on experiential marketing, event design, or spatial storytelling. At least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Portfolio of "Firsts": A portfolio that demonstrates not just beautiful booth design, but innovative, tech-enabled activations that disrupted the category.
• Spatial Fluency: Deep understanding of 3D design, architectural principles, and fabrication processes. You know how to read a floor plan and direct a 3D artist.
• Tech-Curious: You may not code, but you understand how sensors, screens, and software can be used to make a physical space responsive and magical.
• Resilience: Events are high-pressure and deadline-driven. You must be comfortable making creative decisions in real-time on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Spatial Storytelling & Experiential Design Lead the Physical: Drive the creative vision for live events, pop-ups, and trade shows. You will oversee spatial design, materiality, and the "guest journey," ensuring the physical build supports the brand narrative.
• Bridge Digital & Physical: You don’t just build sets; you build ecosystems. You will integrate digital products and interactive installations seamlessly into physical spaces, ensuring technology enhances the environment rather than distracting from it.
• Narrative Activations: Move beyond "booth design" to create immersive, narrative-oriented activations that engage attendees on an emotional level.
• Strategic Leadership & Client Partnership Partner with E&E: Serve as the primary creative partner to Google’s Events & Experiences (E&E) team. You will build deep relationships, helping them translate business goals into spatial realities.
• Command the Room: Lead executive-level presentations for high-stakes events. You must be able to sell a vision for a physical space before it exists, using mood boards, renders, and storytelling to build consensus.
• Execution Excellence: Work closely with production partners to ensure the "rendering-to-reality" gap is zero. You sweat the details, from lighting temperatures to surface textures.
• AI & Innovation Future-Proofing: Explore how AI and new technologies can be integrated into live events—whether through generative art installations, personalized attendee journeys, or real-time content creation.

Benefits

• Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance - more about our coverage here !
• Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
• 401k with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Work-life balance with an emphasis on personal well-being
• Career growth in a disruptor space & entrepreneurial opportunities within the Monks network
• A globally diverse & inclusive culture with employee resource groups such as S4 Melanin, Pride.Monks, Cultura.Monks, and more!
• Authentic commitment to DEI efforts and sustainable growth.
• This role is subject to our Return to Office (RTO) policy. If you reside within a commutable distance of one of our office locations, you will be expected to work from the office a set number of days per week. The specific details, including the number of required office days, will be in accordance with the company’s then-current RTO policy, which is subject to change from time to time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed