hi5.agency is a full service creative agency with an ego-free and inclusive environment that offers award winning services across Strategy, Social, Creative, Inclusion and Production.
This role is a driven Creative professional with a desire to further develop and lead an experiential team to relentlessly pursue innovation and best-in-class services for our bold partners and clients.
The senior leader focuses on overseeing new and existing business including development and execution of immersive interactive experiences for our partners and clients. Leading IRL events, installations, and pop-ups designed to unearth a memorable connection for brands, products, entertainment and services.
The ideal candidate would work closely with our Strategy, Social, Creative and Production teams to execute experiential projects leveraging their personal network of proven partners and vendors paired with hi5.agency's internal teams and external partners.
The ideal candidate is able to meet deadlines, inspire internal teams and external partners effectively and can excel in a fast-paced environment.
The role title is open for discussion.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understand target audiences and design experiences that resonate with their needs and interests
Lead the creative development process, including brainstorming, concept ideation, and RFP process
Research and propose innovative experiential concepts internally and in proposals
Respond to RFPs and lead experiential contributions to 360 campaign proposals
Strong creative vision and ability to translate concepts into tangible experiences
Excellent people management skills with attention to detail
Impeccable taste with the ability to understand what excellence means for each of our partners and clients in the pursuit of success
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with various agency verticals (social, strategy, creative, production, etc) as well as client partners
Experience with how creative ideas translate to practical Budgets and planning ensuring seamless delivery of impactful experiences across various channels
Poses an expert level understanding of marketing and social media
Promote a culture of innovation and inclusiveness while adhering to agency process
Always be punctual and effectively manage your time while communicating proactively
Champion your perspective while successfully collaborating with other points of view
Monitor and drive project teams to utilize innovation and latest methods and tools to disrupt
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Understanding of event logistics and production processes
Able to maintain composure and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Ability to work independently and efficiently handle multiple projects at one time
Understanding of emerging platforms and technologies in support of experiential
Currently in the possession of an ego-free personality that can work with a highly motivated team to get shit done
Lead on-site event execution, programming and performances maintaining quality control
Define captivating narratives that enhance audience engagement and amplify brand messages through experiential channels
Guest Journey creation with an understanding of safety and compliance standards
Offer a gold standard of craft and storytelling
Strong creative leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team through the complete creative process without direct management responsibilities.
Create interactive elements, environments, and activities that provide a multi-sensory experience for participants
Create innovative and memorable ideas and concepts that our internal teams and clients will get excited about
Ability to be kind and respectful endlessly
Turn up responsibly
REQUIREMENTS:
Previous agency experience a must
6-10 years within experiential
Current and past leadership roles for experiential projects
Digital platform experience: Basecamp, Google Products and Slack
Expert collaborating and presenting in multi-participant video chat meetings
Must be local to LA and extremely connected to the city's culture
Significant experience in managing diverse projects, showcasing adaptability and creativity within varied budget constraints.
Previous experience and expertise understanding of live event development and management, mobile marketing, sound, lighting, talent coordination, and creative elements
Familiarity with industry vendor partners and production techniques, especially in supporting the fabrication of installations and IRL events
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
An eagerness to learn, accept constructive feedback, and embrace growth opportunities
Willingness to take on additional responsibilities or duties beyond the formal role to support the success of fellow team members and the agency as needed
Flexibility in working hours and the ability to travel as required
Offer a diverse portfolio of previous work, showcasing your ability to deliver across a range of budgets and project scales
We take the work seriously, not ourselves. Hi5.agency is an equal opportunity employer and strives to go above and beyond what law requires to ensure all are welcome and our teams are diverse.
Our production studio and office is in Pasadena, CA and 99% of our team members work from home.