Sr. Creative Associate

Senior Creative Associate

Access Your Potential. Join us to create and deliver experiences that inspire people, spark connection, and bring imagination to life—while having a lot of fun doing it.

We are seeking a Senior Creative Associate based in the South Florida area. While this is a remote role it may require occasional travel to visit vendors alongside the team, so comfort participating in in-person meetings and partner visits is important.

As a Senior Creative Associate at Access, you will work within the Creative Team to produce strategic and creative proposals and sales/marketing collateral. This involves working with a variety of suppliers. The Senior Creative Associate position is also responsible for administrative functions to provide day-to-day support to the Creative Team.

Creative & Technical Expertise

• Applies creative tools and platforms to enhance visual storytelling, modify imagery, and support proposal development.
• Begins contributing to content conceptualization and leading smaller-scale proposals, while collaborating on larger programs with Creative Managers in proposal splits and owning asset-based projects.

Destination and Dine Around Guides

• Apply creative tools and industry platforms (e.g., Pinterest, Biz Bash, Party Slate) to craft unique concepts that drive engagement and differentiate Access in the market.
• Continues to develop expertise in SOW creation, vendor negotiations, and resolving client budget challenges.
• Builds gross profit strategies by incorporating transportation logistics and value-padding tactics.
• Gains proficiency in managing pricing sheets, sourcing quotes, and ensuring margin goals are met through accurate SOW integration—carefully factoring in concessions and commissions.

Operational & Data Management

• Build and maintain personal dashboards to track vendor activity, data accuracy, and project progress, ensuring information integrity across systems.
• Initiate and manage vendor relationships through account setup, vetting, and ongoing updates in Salesforce to maintain complete and current supplier records.
• Strengthen supplier partnerships by sharing creative insights, maintaining visibility on vendor capabilities, and identifying opportunities for collaboration.
• Continuously source and evaluate new vendors with innovative or destination-specific offerings that align with Access' creative and operational goals.
• Represent Access at trade shows and industry events to identify emerging trends, expand supplier networks, and inform strategic sourcing decisions.

Business Impact

• Incorporate creative strategy into daily work by aligning design, pricing, and delivery with overall program goals and client objectives.
• Partner with Creative Managers and Sales to understand the strategy behind creative and pricing decisions, ensuring all deliverables reflect cohesive, goal-driven storytelling.
• Stay informed on industry trends, regional preferences, and design innovations to refine creative instincts and strengthen proposal impact.
• Approach projects with strategic curiosity—referencing past proposals, asking insightful questions, and ensuring all creative concepts align with project scope, goals, and budget.

Collaboration

• Collaborates with Creative, Sales, and Events teams to plan and execute large-scale programs, ensuring seamless coordination, alignment, and consistent delivery across functions.
• Demonstrates adaptability, proactive communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset to support cross functional success.
• Leads logistical preparation and site visit support with precision, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership throughout project execution.
• Actively contributes to team growth by sharing feedback, seeking learning opportunities, and applying insights to continuously improve personal and collective performance.

Productivity & Adaptability

• Manages multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy, balancing 3–5 concurrent proposals of varying scale while maintaining high creative and operational standards.
• Demonstrates advanced time management by leveraging prioritization techniques, time-blocking, and proactive communication to meet tight…