Bengaluru
The Role
You will own the creative and experiential execution of 8club's events and select high-value client projects.
From understanding the brief and developing the creative direction, to designing the mood, selecting decor, briefing vendors, negotiating quotes and managing the final execution, you will be involved across the entire lifecycle of the experience.
Why this role matters:
We’re looking for a Creative Director - IRL Experiences who can take an experience from a blank sheet of paper to a fully executed physical environment.
This is a highly execution-oriented creative role. You won't just develop concepts or moodboards, you'll be expected to make the idea happen on ground.
What You'll Do
Concept → Creative Direction
Translate event/client briefs into compelling creative concepts.
Develop the overall look, feel, mood and visual language of an experience.
Create moodboards, references, spatial concepts and creative decks.
Develop ideas across decor, installations, lighting, furniture, signage, branding and guest touchpoints.
Ensure the creative concept is both visually strong and commercially executable.
Curation & Vendor Management
Identify and curate the right decor, production, fabrication, furniture, lighting and experience vendors.
Brief vendors clearly and translate creative ideas into execution requirements.
Source multiple quotes and manage vendor negotiations.
Evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, timelines and execution capability.
Build and maintain a reliable vendor ecosystem in Bengaluru.
On-Ground Execution
Take ownership of creative execution from setup through event completion.
Conduct venue visits and understand spatial limitations/opportunities.
Create execution checklists and timelines.
Coordinate with production, operations, vendors and internal teams.
Be physically present during setup and event days to ensure the final output matches the creative vision.
Troubleshoot last-minute creative/execution challenges on ground.
Client Projects
Understand the creative objective behind client briefs.
Develop experiences that align with the client's brand while retaining 8Club's creative point of view.
Present concepts confidently to internal teams and clients.
Manage creative revisions and translate feedback into executable solutions.
What We're Looking For
1–2 years of experience in experiential marketing, event production, creative production, events, set design, interior styling, brand activations or a related field.
Must be based in Bengaluru.
Strong understanding of physical experiences, spatial design and event aesthetics.
Existing relationships with event production, decor, fabrication, lighting, furniture and experiential vendors in Bengaluru is a strong advantage.
Strong visual sensibility and attention to detail.
Ability to create compelling moodboards and creative presentations.
Excellent communication, coordination and negotiation skills.
Comfortable working with budgets, quotations and vendors.
Highly organised and capable of managing multiple moving parts.
Willing to work late nights/weekends when events require it.
Bonus points
Candidates must have an existing portfolio demonstrating their ability to conceptualise and execute physical experiences.