Associate Director of Creative

The role

Lead creative development of assigned corporate events and programs, turning client goals into memorable experiences. Work with the Director of Creative, Sales and Events teams, and vendor partners, and mentor Creative team members.

What you will do

• Lead creative development of assigned events and programs.
• Oversee creative concepts, presentations, proposals and experiential designs.
• Manage your own creative projects and coach designated team members.
• Partner with Sales and Events teams on solutions within budgets and timelines.
• Build relationships with venues, production partners, entertainment providers and creative vendors.
• Conduct venue visits and site inspections.
• Contribute creative strategies and presentations to win new business.
• Monitor creative budgets, pricing and profitability.
• Mentor and develop Creative team members.
• Stay current on event trends, technologies and experiential concepts.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of proven success in a creative-focused role in a DMC or related industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the DMC or hospitality industry.
• Advanced understanding of client strategy, creative leadership and operational impact.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach and manage Creative team workloads, training and KPI performance.
• Strong financial and pricing strategy capabilities, including budgeting, vendor negotiations and profitability management.
• Ability to lead teams through innovation, brand alignment and creative excellence.
• Experience collaborating with Sales, Events and vendor partners.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, creative presentation tools and event design platforms.
• A collaborative, culture-driven leadership style aligned with Access Values.

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation with strong base salary and quarterly bonuses.
• Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans.
• 401k with company match up to 4% of salary, eligible after 1 year, vested immediately.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• Work from home opportunities with full home office setup.
• Flexible schedule opportunities and generous PTO.
• Sick days, 9 full holidays, 5 half days before holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
• Half days on Fridays in July and August based on achievement of goals.
• Extensive health plan options, paid parental leave, pet insurance and an Employee Assistance Plan.
• Mentorship program, masterclasses and professional development content.
• Annual all-company retreat, annual incentive trip for top performers, and regional team outings.
• Paid day off to serve your local community.

About the company

Access is a women-owned and women-led destination management company that designs and executes corporate events and programs. It has been in the industry for 50+ years and is certified as a Great Place to Work three years in a row.