Art Director Events

**Who we are is what we do.**

Deel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.

Among the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.

**Why should you be part of our success story?**

As the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies - breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.

Our momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50, Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list - all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.

Your experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.

**About the Role**

We’re looking for a talented and experienced **Art Director - Events & Activations** to elevate Deel’s brand presence across every stage, space, and surface we show up on. From high-impact brand activations to strategic SKO experiences and global field marketing, this role is central to shaping how the world sees—and remembers—Deel.

As a key creative leader within the Brand & Creative team, you’ll own the visual and experiential direction of our event programs. You’ll partner closely with internal teams (Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, etc.) and external collaborators to create immersive, ownable, and memorable brand experiences that build awareness, engagement, and business impact.

You’re a hands-on creative who knows how to think big, craft bold ideas, and make them happen. You understand the power of storytelling through space, interaction, and environment—and you know how to bring it to life beautifully.

**Responsibilities**
- ** Creative Concepting & Vision**: Lead the development of original event concepts, themes, and creative visions that push the boundaries of B2B brand experience and align with strategic objectives.
- ** Art Direction & Creative Leadership**: Provide strong visual direction and guidance to internal creatives, freelancers, agencies, and production partners—ensuring high-quality, on-brand execution across all touchpoints.
- ** Content Creation and Asset Management**: Oversee the development of all creative assets required for event environments—from signage and spatial design to motion, video, interactive elements, swag, and beyond.
- ** Experiential Innovation**:Champion creative experimentation across IRL, virtual, and hybrid formats—including exploration of new technologies (AR/VR, AI-driven interactions, etc.) that enhance engagement.
- ** Cross-functional Collaboration**: Work closely with stakeholders across Field Marketing, Sales, Product Marketing, Comms, and other business units to ensure creative solutions meet objectives and KPIs.
- ** Stakeholder Engagement**: Present creative concepts to partners and senior stakeholders, effectively communicating the vision and rationale.
- ** End-to-End Oversight**: Manage the creative process from brief to execution—keeping projects on time, on budget, and on vision.
- ** Trendspotting**: Stay ahead of trends in events, experiential marketing, and creative technology—bringing fresh ideas to the table and raising the bar on what a Deel experience can be.

**Qualifications**
- 7-10+ years of experience in creative roles, with a strong focus on events, experiential marketing, and activations (agency or in-house).
- A standout portfolio that showcases concept-led event work, brand activations, and immersive experiences that drive business results.
- Proven ability to lead creative teams and external vendor