MATTE PROJECTS

Associate Creative Director (On-Site, NYC)

New York, New York · Director

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$170kDetected 23 days ago

FigmaBrand StrategyLeadershipCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

You will play a key role in setting the bar for quality, mentoring teams, and translating strategy into compelling creative work.
Provide strategic creative leadership and a compelling artistic vision across diverse projects, ensuring alignment with each client's brand, values, and goals.

MATTE is a 360° creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design.
Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.
This role is highly conceptual, design-forward, and hands-on.
The Associate Creative Director partners closely with Creative Directors and senior leadership to shape creative direction, develop concepts, and elevate execution across campaigns, experiences, and content.
Inspire and support multidisciplinary teams including designers, art directors, copywriters, and creative technologists.
Mentor and lead a high-performing creative team, offering feedback, support, and growth opportunities.
Effectively manage team resources and creative workflows to ensure balance, efficiency, and excellence.
Manage multiple projects at various stages, overseeing timelines, budgets, and creative deliverables.

2-4+ years in a senior creative or leadership role (Senior AD, AD, or ACD).
Proficiency in Figma required.
Ideal for a strong creative thinker with a refined point of view and a proven ability to bring ideas to life with craft and clarity.

150,000-170,000/year based on experience
401k with a 4% company contribution max match
Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we're passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated.
In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk
Talkspace membership wellness perk
Competitive PTO package
End of Year Recharge paid time off
Parental Leave for all new parents
Creative Vision & Strategy
Serve as a creative lead in client meetings-presenting work, aligning vision, and building trust through strategic and creative clarity.
Benefits include:

We are seeking an Associate Creative Director to help lead the development and execution of exceptional creative across a wide range of industries.

MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orienta

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