Creative Director Events and Experience

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region. Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce. Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better TM- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.


Location: Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in the United States or Canada

About the Opportunity
Dayforce is looking for a new Creative Director of Events and Experiences. You will be the creative lead for all events at Dayforce, including our flagship event, Dayforce Discover. You will have the opportunity to craft memorable experiences that bring our brand to life that resonate with our audience. You will work collaboratively with our internal teams and external partners to identify new opportunities, while consistently driving best-in-class creative. In this critical role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and delivering innovative creative event strategies that reflect our company’s core values and elevate our brand. We want you to do the work you’re meant to do.

What you’ll get to do
• Inspire and guide a team of creatives, vendors, and internal partners to bring bold, creative concepts to life across our events, primarily with Dayforce Discover
• Manage and provide creative direction to a team of designers, as well as collaborate with our extended in-house creative team
• Partner with cross functional leads to develop and produce engaging event experiences
• Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and partners
• Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and incorporate fresh ideas that enhance the attendee experience

Skills and experience we value
• 10+ years of experience producing creative and experiences for events
• Deep knowledge of event production, including expo builds, signage, and stage design
• Demonstrable ability of developing event activations and experiences, both tactile or digital
• Ability to accurately scope with our vendor partners pre-production, production, and post-production timelines and budgets
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex concepts
• Ability to work with diverse thinkers to achieve success through a cohesive vision


What’s in it for you
Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.
We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.
Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.
With a commitment to community impact, including volunteer days and our charity, Dayforce Cares we provide opportunities for you to thrive both in your career and personal life. Our focus is not just on your job but on supporting you to be the best version of yourself.
About the Salary Ranges

Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, budget and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
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