Creative Director (Interactive Retail)

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (<a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible" href="http://monks.com/careers" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="http://monks.com/careers" data-sk="tooltip_parent">monks.com/careers</a>).</span></p></div><h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2> <p><strong>We are makers.</strong> We create because we are curious, and we believe that the best way to prove an idea works is to make it real.</p> <p>As the <strong>Creative Director, Interactive &amp; Retail Experiences</strong>, you are the architect of the "magic moment"—that split second when a user touches a device and understands exactly why they need it. Reporting to the GCD of Emerging Experiences, you will own the digital manifestation of Google hardware and software in the physical world.</p> <p>Your domain is the screen, but your context is the store. You will lead the creation of world-class interactive demos for global retail environments (Google Store, Best Buy, etc.) and event activations. You are a hybrid creative leader: part UX architect, part product designer, and part storyteller, capable of translating complex AI features into intuitive, playful, and "Google Grade" interactions.</p> <h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3> <p><strong>Interactive Mastery &amp; Product Storytelling</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Own the Demo:</strong> Lead the conceptualization and execution of on-device demos for new product launches (Pixel, Nest, Fitbit). You will turn technical specs into "show, don't tell" experiences that prove the product’s value instantly.</li> <li><strong>Retail Pragmatism:</strong> Balance "big vision" creative thinking with the realities of the retail environment. Design experiences that are robust enough for thousands of interactions yet simple enough to engage a shopper in seconds.</li> <li><strong>UX/UI Leadership:</strong> Direct teams of interactive designers, motion designers, and creative technologists. Ensure every swipe, tap, and transition meets the highest standards of craft and usability.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Strategic Innovation &amp; Client Part