Assistant Creative Director, Spatial Experiences

Summary:

As Assistant Creative Director for Spatial Experiences, you will be at the forefront of defining and delivering exceptional design projects with leading brands. Your work will bring together strategic thinking and innovative execution, shaping immersive experiences that resonate with clients and audiences alike. You will lead and inspire a team, driving a culture of collaboration and creativity that pushes the boundaries of what design can achieve. This role involves fostering strong client relationships, mentoring your team, and championing design solutions that make a lasting impact.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the creative quality of all projects, ensuring design excellence throughout all phases.
• Act as the main client liaison, developing meaningful, transparent relationship and aligning their goals with the creative vision.
• Promote an environment that embraces diverse ideas and collaborative efforts to achieve innovative outcomes.
• Establish clear, compelling design concepts and guide the team to execute the overarching creative vision.
• Provide direction and support to ensure seamless integration of content and spatial elements within projects.
• Lead project teams through brainstorming, development, and execution phases, ensuring alignment with client expectations and company standards.
• Mentor the team and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Advocate for sustainable, thoughtful design that meets current and future needs.
• Represent Swan and Maclaren in the broader design community through thought leadership and engagement in industry events.

Requirements:

• 10+ years in creative leadership within experiential, spatial, and/or architectural design.
• Proven expertise in leading and inspiring creative teams, with a strong track record of delivering impactful design projects.
• Mastery of 3D design software such as SketchUp, Rhino, 3ds Max, and Revit.
• An exceptional portfolio showcasing innovative work across Exhibitions, Retail, Hospitality, and/or Theme Park sectors.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide teams and foster a collaborative, creative environment.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, capable of presenting ideas and building trust.
• Strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to ensuring project vision is realised at every stage.
• A commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking design practices that anticipate future trends and needs.

SM Connect, a part of the Swan and Maclaren Group, is dedicated to crafting immersive and interactive experiences that go beyond traditional design. By integrating technology, art, and human-centric storytelling, we transform spaces into vibrant, engaging environments. We work with brands spanning across Exhibitions, Retail, Hospitality, and Theme Parks, blending physical spaces with experiential and digital content to create impactful experiences. At SM Connect, we are passionate about pushing creative boundaries and redefining how people engage with the world around them.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe that diversity enriches our team and strengthens our collective abilities.