Creative Director - Retail & Pop-Up (Remote)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Creative Director - Retail & Pop-Up (Remote) to join our extended creative network. In this role, you will lead the creative direction of retail and pop-up activations from concept to delivery, translating brand strategy and marketing goals into immersive and experiential design concepts.

What You'll Do

• Guide and mentor the creative team, ensuring alignment and excellence across all deliverables.
• Present creative ideas with clarity, confidence, and impact to clients.
• Develop original creative concepts that connect brand storytelling with spatial experience.
• Create and oversee concept decks, mood boards, and presentations in collaboration with Art Direction and Graphic Design.
• Collaborate with Spatial Design teams to ensure creative and spatial visions align seamlessly.
• Partner with Account Managers and Producers to align creative work with project scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure that every creative output meets the highest aesthetic and experiential standards.
• Stay current with trends in retail design, live communication, and brand activation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in creative direction, experiential design, or brand environments.
• Proven track record in developing concepts for retail, pop-up, or brand activation projects.
• Strong understanding of spatial design, live communication, and consumer experience.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide creative teams.
• Confident in client-facing situations and experienced in leading presentations and pitches.
• Skilled in concepting tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and presentation platforms (Keynote, PowerPoint).
• Ability to review and interpret 3D or spatial drawings (Rhino, SketchUp, Vectorworks, etc.).
• Strong visual sense, brand understanding, and storytelling ability.

Nice to Have

• Fluent in English, German a plus.

What We Offer

• Work with leading international brands shaping the future of retail and experiential design.
• The opportunity to develop high-profile, creative brand activations seen globally.
• A collaborative, no-ego creative culture where ideas are valued.
• Freedom to work remotely and flexibly, supported by a high-performing team.
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary projects that combine live communication, design, and innovation.