Position Overview:
The Sparks Creative Director, Interactive leads projects within the Creative Technology team, working with Interactive Producers and Developers, as well as 3D Creative Directors account teams to realize and direct cutting-edge digital experiences that connect audiences with our client brands at live events.
Responsibilities:
Guide design teams by developing concise creative direction from client and account team inputs
Lead projects, provide direction, and manage and mentor designers to help them develop their skills and deliver their best work
Oversee creative ideation, design development, QA and onsite deployment, with support from the Interactive Producer
Create and prepare various presentation documents and deliver concepts to clients
Research, specify and advise on equipment and technology, consulting with key partners and internal project managers
Deliver design solutions that meet client briefs and satisfy budgetary and schedule constraints
Support the growth of the Creative Technology team through recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new design talent
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
BA/BFA in Graphic design or related field required
10+ years professional experience at a creative agency or in house creative team
Outstanding design sensibility demonstrated through design portfolio with a focus on physical built environments
Experience with building, managing, mentoring, and guiding creative design teams
Strong working knowledge of diverse creative and technical disciplines from interactive designers to technology and development to 3D and 2D designers
Expertise in creating live interactive experiences
Possess deep knowledge of UI/UX best practices, design trends, and interactive technologie s
Expertise in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD) and Figma
Experience with Prototyping tools within XD and Figma
Familiarity leveraging generative AI tools in creative process (Midjourney, Firefly, ChatGPT)
Experience with HTML, CSS, Processing, Unity 3d, Sketch-up, or After Effects a plus
Proficiency in Google docs and Microsoft Office
Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player
Ability to operate within a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Company Overview:
Sparks is a live + digital brand experience agency. We specialize in creating connection–-real human connection–-onsite, online or anywhere. Through a mix of sound strategy, breakthrough creative and flawless execution, we create memorable trade show exhibits, live and virtual events, brand activations, retail stores, corporate environments and other immersive experiences that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust--and we do it all over the world.
We operate an open and inclusive culture where all recognize, respect, appreciate and encourage individuality regardless of race, gender, age, religion, culture, ideology, economic status, disability or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone at all levels of our organization is accountable for building this culture and we are challenging ourselves daily to seek and build diversity and equality in any way that we can–and we welcome your ideas to do so.
Think you've got what it takes to hang with us?
We've built our reputation on creating awesome experiences for our clients, but equally important is the experience we create for our people. Yes, we work hard. But we also make it a point to have fun. And we find our people work that much harder when work doesn't feel so much like, well, work. If you share our mindset, we should chat.
We've always got our eyes peeled for smart, hungry people who think that what we do isn't so much a job as it is a way of life. And while any company can supply stuff like benefits (and, of course we do too!) our greatest benefit comes from the amazing people you'll interact with daily, who will challenge and push you to think harder, be more creative and love what you do.
Sparks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.