Sr Creative Strategist (Events Marketing -15 LPA)

Important Notes for Applicants

This role is strictly for professionals with 7+ years of experience in Creative Strategy / Concept Development within Live Events, Experiential Marketing, Brand Activations or IP-led formats.

If your experience is limited to social media, digital marketing, advertising copywriting, or graphic design without live event exposure this role is not suitable.

You must have hands-on experience building end-to-end creative blueprints for live events including: Theme development, Show flow architecture, Stage scripting, AV scripting, Narrative pitch decks.

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Creative Director.

Work from office 5 days a week (Mon to Fri)

Location: Matunga, Mumbai.

Compensation: 12 to 15 LPA. Please apply only if you are aligned within this offer band.

Company name will be shared during the process.

Please read the full JD before applying.

Priority Application Form apply here first to be processed on priority: https://forms.gle/zLd8cnPevaBya51T8

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About the Company

HR Interface has been exclusively mandated to hire for a fast-growing experiential storytelling agency founded by industry leaders with over thirty years of experience in the live events ecosystem.

They do strong, story-led concept deliveries for large live events and brand experiences, working with well-known Indian and global brands across:

• Corporate annual meetings & leadership summits
• Award shows & recognition platforms
• Brand-led consumer activations
• Cultural & entertainment IPs
• MICE programs & immersive engagement formats
• Content production for digital & film

They partner with premium Indian and global brands across FMCG, Media, Automobile, Lifestyle, and large conglomerates. Some of their notable clients include Netflix, BAFTA, Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd., Worldwide Media, Oriflame, Mahindra & Mahindra, Aditya Birla Group, and ServiceNow.

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Role Summary:

Designation: Senior Creative Strategist

Experience Required: 7+ years

Reporting To: Senior Creative Director

Location: Mumbai (Matunga Road)

Industry: Experiential Marketing | Live Events | Brand Activations

CTC on offer: 12 15 LPA

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Position Overview

This is a creative role. You will be responsible for converting client briefs into immersive event narratives and experiential frameworks. That means you will:

• Build the central theme for conferences or award shows
• Structure the show flow from opening act to finale
• Write stage scripts and AV narratives
• Design the storytelling logic that connects dcor, content, performances and brand messaging
• Develop pitch decks that sell the entire experience

If you have never built a live event narrative from scratch this role will not be the right fit.

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Key Responsibilities

Creative Strategy & Thematic Development

• Decode client briefs and business objectives
• Create strong, culturally relevant event themes
• Build narrative arcs for:
• Corporate conferences
• Annual meets
• Award nights
• Brand activations
• IP-led experiential formats
• Ensure ideas are bold yet executable within budgets

Show Flow & Script Development

• Write and structure:
• Event show scripts
• Host scripts
• AV scripts
• Brand messaging integration
• Develop the full storytelling journey from entry experience to closing act
• Create narrative continuity across stage, digital screens, installations and content

Pitch Deck Creation & Idea Selling

• Build visually structured, story-driven presentations
• Use reference imagery and conceptual frameworks effectively
• Present ideas confidently alongside the servicing team
• Articulate both emotional and strategic rationale behind concepts

Creative Direction & Collaboration

• Align with 2D/3D designers to translate concepts into visuals
• Guide production teams to maintain narrative integrity
• Oversee creative execution on-ground when required
• Ensure the final output matches the conceptual promise

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Qualifications & Must-Have Skills

• Bachelors degree in Marketing / Communications / Advertising or similar preferred
• 7+ years in experiential marketing (events marketing) creative roles
• Strong portfolio of live event concepts and pitch decks
• Exceptional storytelling and writing skills
• Strong presentation and articulation ability
• Cultural awareness and trend sensitivity
• Commercial understanding of event feasibility
• Proficiency in MS Office, Keynote; Canva knowledge is a plus

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Personality Fit | This role suits someone who:

• Thinks in themes and metaphors
• Is deeply curious about culture, art, theatre, literature
• Enjoys building narratives, not just writing copy
• Can balance imagination with execution logic
• Thrives in fast-paced pitch environments

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Why Apply?

• Opportunity to shape large-format experiential campaigns
• High creative ownership under senior leadership
• Work on culturally relevant, story-driven formats
• Strong growth trajectory within a scaling agency
• Competitive fixed compensation: 1215 LPA

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How to Apply

Apply via LinkedIn here OR if the job is closed on LinkedIn, register your details here: Application Form (we prioritize processing these applications first)

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HR Interface Recruitment Consulting is a trusted recruitment partner helping clients hire senior, high-impact talent across India and the region.

Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-interface-corporate-services/

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Do connect with our hiring consultant: Devyani Chawla Senior Consultant - Events, Exhibitions & Conferences hiring at HR Interface Recruitment Consulting (Add on Linkedin) to stay updated on similar opportunities.

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If your profile is shortlisted, we look forward to understanding what kind of stories you build and how you bring them to life.