Creative Director

Founded in 2012, Invisible North is a 70-person, female-owned creative marketing agency based in NYC. We are a team of culturally fluent strategists, creatives, designers and producers pushing the limits of possibility. Together we build thoughtful experiences that solve business problems and bring brands to life.

We are seeking a Creative Director to join our team to be a leading voice and driver of the agency’s creative output. We prioritize aesthetic integrity at every turn, and the Creative team plays a crucial role in developing ideas and transforming them into tangible experiences through digital and built elements. We expect our Creative Directors to possess thought leadership within the world of experiential and to provide creative solutions that holistically connect to all aspects of project execution.

This role will be responsible for overseeing a team of designers & creatives, directing projects from proposal through execution, and managing all facets of the process from developing creative and design concepts, pitching internally and to clients, art direction, UX and production design. The Creative Director may also be involved in design execution as a lead designer, so should be comfortable getting hands-on as needed.

Additionally, this role will positively contribute to making Invisible North’s culture an envy of the industry, a studio that not only turns out jaw dropping creative and design, but an inclusive, flexible and giving working culture.

Roles / Responsibilities:

• Owning full project scope from initial concept through execution:
• Concepting, brainstorming and idea generation
• Deck creation showcasing creative development for active projects & proposals
• Creating moodboards/floorplans/elevations/mockups/diagrams
• Create production and mechanical files for print and scenic elements
• Partnering with our in-house production team to:
• Communicate with fabricators, ensuring all designs are produced with integrity and on budget
• Work with production teams to source props/rentals/decor
• Manage onsite installation of creative assets
• Collaborating with & managing other designers/copywriters throughout design process
• Working with a larger team of producers and creative strategists to meet client goals, and lead from design standpoint
• Presenting concepts and design ideas directly to clients

Skills / Qualifications:

• Experience in developing creative concepts and experiential design
• Experience at an agency or in-house with a focus on spatial design
• A high level of proficiency in hands-on design work
• Software skills in either 2D design (graphic/motion design in Adobe CC) and/or 3D Design work (modeling and rendering in SketchUp/Rhino preferred)
• Ability to generate and express visual concepts and ideas in both 2D & 3D design
• Fluency in collaborative work platforms like the Google Workspace (especially Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets)
• Educational background in Environmental/Exhibition Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, Interior Design or related field is a plus, but not required
• Extremely organized & excellent time management
• Able to successfully work remotely during EST hours, or from our NYC office if desired

Compensation

• Full Time salary: $120,000 – $165,000 (*This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Premium medical, dental and vision plans, flexible spending account (FSA), and life insurance
• 401(K) savings plan with match among other benefits

Invisible North is committed to creating the kind of culture where you feel like you belong, are happier today than yesterday, and your contributions matter. Our goal is to treat everyone like family and passionately, genuinely care. As such, we have regular team gatherings and workshops to celebrate and unite our team.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio to [email protected] and indicate Creative Director in the subject heading.

Invisible North