Creative Directors, New York - Building our Networks

About the Role

Role Details

We are looking to increase our network of Creative Directors working in our Broadway studio on project specific, temporary contracts. This role is a key pillar in our multidimensional design work offering concept and narrative/storytelling direction to the interdisciplinary team. We have some great long-term relationships, but as our portfolio grows we're looking to build our networks and meet new collaborators that can co-deliver our next stage of projects.

We're interested to hear from people who actively work in project specific temporary contracts and/or freelance contracts. To manage expectations we are not offering permanent contacts for this role at this time.

As a Creative Director in our team/s you will have direct experience on design-based projects and significant experience collaborating directly with Designers across specialisms. You will be able to work regularly within New York - we're unable to consider applications from those working remotely for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with the cross-disciplinary Design & Producing teams to transform ideas into high-quality, multidimensional experiences.
• Attend client meetings, interpret briefs, build strong narratives and help shape achievable creative visions for a wide range of project contexts, including (but not limited to) creative treatments, storyboards, script writing, brief decks and style frames.  
• Be comfortable leading areas of projects and/or teams from conception through to execution, ensuring the creative vision meets the client brief, aligns with project objectives and sustains our internal high standards.  
• Work with Producers to manage timelines and project evaluation.
• Create presentation materials for existing projects and new business as required. 

Candidate Qualifications & Skills

Required

• Approximately 12+ years direct experience as a Creative Director working in an interdisciplinary design context
• A sharp eye for design excellence and detail
• Ability to design in a wide range of styles and platforms  
• Demonstrable experience as a natural storyteller - you approach visual design through the lens of the narrative   
• Previous experience leading creative visions  
• Experience responding to client briefs and playing a key role in bringing ambitious design ideas to life

Desirable 

• Experience in more than one design specialism within Journey's portfolio such as media production, installation, architectural & exhibition design, CGI, fabrication and/or live performance
• A network of partnerships to bring to the company - both strategic and/or creative

Contract: Contract Types & Salaries vary based on the role, with the below as a guide. Freelance rates to be discussed on a case by case basis.

Location: This role is based within our Broadway Studio. We value regular in-person collaboration because we think it leads to the best creative work however hybrid working is available around project commitments.

Application: Please share a Resume, a cover letter outlining how your experience meets the required and desirable criteria of this listing and a Portfolio of your experience - indicating the specific role you played in any projects being shown. Due to the clear design experience required we're unable to accept applications without a portfolio.

Work Authorization: For this particular opportunity we are only able to consider applications from those with pre-existing work authorization in the US.

Deadline: Wednesday 4th November 10am EST

Interviews: Introductory meetings with our team are anticipated from w/c 9th November.

If you have any questions about accessibility in applying for this position please highlight this in your cover letter.

We follow pay transparency, meaning we publish a salary range for each role. The salary range is the full earning potential during someone’s time in a role. Salary offers are made within this range and based on your experience and parity with the strength of our existing team/s.

About Journey 

The Multidimensional Experience Agency 

Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture.  

Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation.  

Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries.  

Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact. 

Start your journey here www.journey.world