Associate Creative Director

About the Company

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic creative leadership and artistic vision across diverse projects
• Translate briefs and strategic insights into bold creative platforms and campaign narratives
• Lead brainstorming sessions and oversee execution of creative assets across digital, experiential, film, and branding touchpoints
• Work cross-functionally with Strategy, Client Services, Production, and Operations
• Serve as a creative lead in client meetings, presenting work and aligning vision
• Mentor and lead a high-performing creative team, managing resources and workflows
• Manage multiple projects, overseeing timelines, budgets, and creative deliverables

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of creative experience in an agency, studio, or hybrid brand environment
• 2–4+ years in a senior creative or leadership role
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaigns, experiential, digital storytelling, and brand work
• Excellent conceptual, visual, and design sensibility
• Confident communicator and presenter
• Proficiency in Figma

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working with sports and lifestyle brands