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FREELANCE EVENT DIRECTOR – SCOPE OF WORK
Job Call-Out
Stageday, a boutique event production agency known for curating culturally rich, emotionally
resonant experiences, is seeking a Freelance Event Director. This is a unique opportunity for a
creative visionary with a deep understanding of narrative, storytelling, and experience design to
shape and pitch bold, immersive events for high-profile clients across the region.
Role Overview
Stageday is seeking a highly creative and strategic Freelance Event Director to help bring bold,
immersive event concepts to life. This role is ideal for a storyteller who can shape compelling
narratives and translate them into high-impact client presentations and curated experiences across
cultural, philanthropic, and lifestyle events.
Skills
Key Responsibilities
– Lead the development of a clear event story arc grounded in client objectives, brand identity, and
cultural context.
– Develop creative event narratives that emotionally engage audiences and differentiate Stageday’s
approach.
– Craft themes, titles, tone of voice, and symbolic elements aligned with the brief.
– Translate the narrative into a visually cohesive, presentation-ready deck using tools such as
Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides.
– Work closely with graphic designers and production teams to visualize story elements through
mood boards, reference imagery, layouts, and experience mapping.
– Tailor the storytelling structure for different audiences (e.g. C-suite, creatives, sponsors).
– Present ideas confidently to clients when required, with the ability to defend creative choices and
adapt in real-time.
– Incorporate client feedback with agility and maintain creative integrity under direction.
– Collaborate with Stageday’s core team on content strategy, programming, scenography, and
experience design.
– Contribute to brainstorming and pitch development for new projects.
Deliverables
– 1x narrative-led event concept deck per assignment (including story arc, event theme, visual cues,
and guest journey)
– 1-2 revision rounds based on internal/client feedback
– Optional: verbal presentation to client (virtual or in-person)
Ideal Profile
– Background in event direction, creative strategy, brand experience, or storytelling
– Strong narrative thinking and ability to distill abstract ideas into tangible experiences
– Portfolio of decks or concept presentations in the cultural, lifestyle, or brand event space
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced, high-standard environments
– Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
Duration & Compensation
Project-based, with potential for ongoing freelance collaboration. Compensation to be discussed per
project scope and timeline.
More info:
To apply for this job please visit www.bayt.com.