MATTE Projects · 4 hours ago
Associate Creative Director (On-Site)
New York, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $170K/yr
8+ years expMATTE is a 360° creative studio focused on storytelling and design. They are seeking an Associate Creative Director to lead the development and execution of creative projects across various industries, collaborating with teams to elevate creative quality and align with client goals.
AdvertisingCreative AgencyMarketing
Responsibilities
Provide strategic creative leadership and a compelling artistic vision across diverse projects, ensuring alignment with each client’s brand, values, and goals
Translate briefs and strategic insights into bold creative platforms and campaign narratives
Lead brainstorming sessions and ideation processes to generate original and impactful concepts
Oversee execution of creative assets across digital, experiential, film, and branding touchpoints, ensuring consistent storytelling and visual quality
Work cross-functionally with internal departments—Strategy, Client Services, Production, and Operations—to guide creative projects from concept through completion
Inspire and support multidisciplinary teams including designers, art directors, copywriters, and creative technologists
Serve as a creative lead in client meetings—presenting work, aligning vision, and building trust through strategic and creative clarity
Provide expert guidance to clients, ensuring creative work meets business and brand objectives
Stay informed on cultural shifts, platform evolution, and emerging trends across industries to keep creative output fresh and forward-thinking
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
Ensure the highest level of creative quality and consistency across all work
Qualification
Required
8–10+ years of creative experience in an agency, studio, or hybrid brand environment
2–4+ years in a senior creative or leadership role (Senior AD, AD, or ACD)
A strong portfolio showcasing campaigns, experiential, digital storytelling, and brand work
Excellent conceptual, visual, and design sensibility
Confident communicator and presenter
Collaborative, curious, and detail-oriented creative leader
Proficiency in Figma required
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k with a 4% company contribution max match
Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perk
Talkspace membership wellness perk
Competitive PTO package
End of Year Recharge paid time off
Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us
Parental Leave for all new parents
Company
MATTE Projects
MATTE Projects is a full-service creative agency and entertainment company based in New York City.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Max Pollack
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Morgan Lemonidis
Chief Financial Officer
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