California or New York
Experiential Creative Director | Job #13967 | Freelance | Remote | California or New York
March 2, 2026Freelance$83.50-85/ hourWe’re on the lookout for a Freelance Creative Director, a bold, strategic creative leader who thrives at the intersection of big ideas and hands-on execution. This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about building unforgettable brand experiences, inspiring creative teams, and pushing ideas beyond what’s expected.
At Artisan Creative, we connect top-tier creative talent with innovative agencies and brands shaping the future of experiential marketing. If you love turning ambitious concepts into work people actually talk about, we’d love to connect.
This is a freelance role, and the work setup is remote, with flexibility for remote work. We are currently considering candidates based in California or New York, though exceptional remote talent will also be considered.
Please note, this is a preliminary search as we build a roster of talent for our client. With your permission, we can share your information, and if there’s interest, we’ll follow up with additional details as they become available.
About Our Client:
- A leading experiential marketing agency creating high-impact brand experiences
- Known for award-winning creative, cultural relevance, and bold storytelling
- Deeply committed to collaboration, inclusion, and creative excellence
Your Background & Expertise:
- Extensive experience leading creative for brand experiences, campaigns, or experiential programs
- A strong portfolio featuring recognized, award-winning, or press-worthy work
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary creative teams
What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing breakthrough creative concepts that anchor immersive brand experiences and campaigns
- Owning mid-to-large-scale projects from initial vision through final execution, ensuring consistency across concept, narrative, and design
- Presenting creative ideas to clients with confidence, clarity, and storytelling that builds trust and excitement
- Guiding and mentoring art directors, copywriters, and creative partners to elevate both the work and the team
- Collaborating with creative leadership to resource projects, manage timelines, and align budgets with creative ambition
- Staying tapped into emerging trends, tools, and cultural shifts to continually raise the creative bar
- A seasoned creative leader with 10+ years of experience primarily within the experiential marketing space
- Comfortable managing people, projects, budgets, and timelines simultaneously
- A lifelong student of creativity who’s curious, courageous, and driven to innovate
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment while maintaining creative quality
At Artisan Creative, our purpose is simple yet profound: we build relationships that are grounded in trust. For 27 incredible years, we’ve been weaving this ethos into every step of our recruitment efforts, and the results speak for themselves. We are dedicated to propelling candidates like you toward discovering exceptional freelance and full-time opportunities that span the realms of Print, Digital, Broadcast, Marketing, and Communication.
Our reach spans diverse industries, from Entertainment, Health, and Beauty to Fashion, Finance, Technology, and more. From Advertising and Design agencies to in-house marketing teams, our relationships flourish in various verticals for freelance and full-time roles.
Proudly certified as a WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise, we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion. Join us on a journey guided by our core values: agility, accountability, communication, trust, and enthusiasm.
When applying, please include the Job # and Title in the subject and send to artisanjobs@artisancreative.com.
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Please note: We’re primarily seeking local candidates for onsite or hybrid positions. Relocation options are not available currently.
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For those applying within Los Angeles, know that we consider qualified applicants with Criminal Histories, per the Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance.
For San Francisco applicants, we consider those with arrest and conviction warrants, in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance.