Creative Director, Experiential

About Pinterest:

Millions of people across the world come to Pinterest to find new ideas every day. It’s where they get inspiration, dream about new possibilities and plan for what matters most. Our mission is to help those people find their inspiration and create a life they love. In your role, you’ll be challenged to take on work that upholds this mission and pushes Pinterest forward. You’ll grow as a person and leader in your field, all the while helping Pinners make their lives better in the positive corner of the internet.

Creating a life you love also means finding a career that celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences that you bring. As you read through the expectations of the position, consider how your skills and experiences may complement the responsibilities of the role. We encourage you to think through your relevant and transferable skills from prior experiences.

Our new progressive work model is called PinFlex, a term that’s uniquely Pinterest to describe our flexible approach to living and working. Visit our PinFlex *landing page to learn more. *

As part of our journey to build an iconic global brand and to educate audiences on the unique role Pinterest plays in people's lives, we are looking for a talented and dynamic Creative Director, Experiential to join our internal creative team - Pinterest House of Creative. This role requires a passionate leader with strong concepting skills and extensive experience in creating unforgettable brand experiences for both business and consumer audiences. You will play a pivotal role in developing and executing experiential campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences across the US and Europe.

What you’ll do:

• Concept & Strategy: Develop innovative and impactful experiential concepts and strategies that align with business goals, brand vision, and audience needs.
• Storytelling: Craft compelling narratives that enhance audience engagement and amplify brand messages through experiential channels. Communicate and deliver information verbally in a clear, concise, and compelling way.

• Design environments + experiences: Bring the Pinterest brand, product and concept to life through scenic design and experiential activations that inspire audiences.

  • Technology Integration: Employ and integrate cutting-edge creative technology solutions to enhance experiential activations and bring Pinterest's product to life in unique and engaging ways.
  • Brand Systems & Guidelines: Produce scaled experiential creative systems, templates, and guidelines.

• Creative Leadership: Provide creative leadership and direction to a multi-disciplinary team including fellow experiential producers and creatives, writers, designers, and art directors. Foster a collaborative and inspiring creative environment.

• Cross-Market Experience: Execute campaigns that effectively address cultural nuances and consumer behaviors in both US and European markets.

• Collaboration & Teamwork: Work very well with others during the execution of work, conversations, projects, meetings, or other interactions. Listen to multiple perspectives, act as a team player, and voice different perspectives respectfully. Partner with fellow creative and experiential specialists to ensure cohesive and aligned campaigns.

• Diverse Portfolio: Leverage a diverse portfolio of past work, showcasing your ability to deliver across a range of budgets and project scales.

• Software Proficiency: Utilize tools like Figma and Adobe Creative Suite for design and project collaboration. Experience with 3D modeling or sketch software is beneficial.

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in creative roles with a robust background in both agency and in-house environments.
• Proven track record in concepting and executing experiential campaigns for B2B and consumer audiences.
• Exceptional storytelling skills with a passion for creating immersive and engaging environments and experiences.
• Expertise in integrating creative technology solutions to elevate experiential initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in producing work for audiences in the US and Europe.
• Strong creative leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a creative team through the complete creative process without direct management responsibilities.
• Significant experience in managing diverse projects, showcasing adaptability and creativity within varied budget constraints.

Relocation Statement:

• This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.

In-Office Requirement Statement:

• We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection.
• This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration one to two times per week on average and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from a Pinterest office.

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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.

Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.

US based applicants only$141,950—$292,000 USD

Our Commitment to Diversity:

Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please complete this form for support.