Creative Director: Experiential (On-Site, NYC)

New York City, NY (On-site)

$190K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level10+ years exp

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead MATTE's creative practice across experiential campaigns, directing strategy, delivery, and team development from ideation to client win.

  • Oversee multiple projects end-to-end and ensure high-quality deliverables
  • Shape creative strategy and presentation materials
  • Expand client portfolio and lead new business opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage client projects at a high level, overseeing multiple projects from inception to completion, reviewing project plans, and ensuring deliverables meet high standards.
  • Provide oversight on all experiential elements and outputs from the Experiential design team.
  • Lead the creative strategy from ideation to deployment for various projects encompassing branding, experiences, and campaigns.
  • Assist in framing creative pitch strategies and lead the development of presentation materials to support communication initiatives.
  • Lead, pitch and win new business opportunities.
  • Drive the expansion of MATTE's client portfolio, particularly within fashion, lifestyle, and related sectors.
  • Collaborate with the ECD to establish and implement organizational processes for the creative team.
  • Guide the creative team in direction, style, and processes across departments.
  • Partner with management to recruit, retain, and nurture creative talent, including sourcing and interviewing designers, art directors, illustrators, and freelance collaborators.
  • Cultivate a cohesive and diverse creative department through leadership and mentorship.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in a senior creative role, preferably within experiential marketing or related fields.
  • Demonstrated leadership in managing and inspiring creative teams.
  • Proven track record of delivering exceptional experiential campaigns and projects.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
  • Strategic thinking and the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans.
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, Marketing, or a related field (advanced degrees or certifications are advantageous).

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401k with a 4% company contribution max match
  • Fully covered Citibike membership
  • Talkspace membership
  • Competitive PTO package
  • End of Year Recharge
  • Sabbatical Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
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matte projects

MATTE is a collective studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling, and design.We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging to provide long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same.

Founded in 2012
New York, New York, USA
105 employees (60 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
13.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.7%
Direct
50.6%
Referral
4.2%
Social
10.7%
Paid
1.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~105

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
17 (16% of company)
Median Career Experience
15 years
Median Tenure
2.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1