Associate Creative Director, CDMX Who are we? MATTE is a 360° creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. 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. About this role: MATTE is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join it's fast-growing Creative department in Mexico City. Our ideal candidate is a fast and flexible leader who is looking to grow with us. You are skilled in client and internal communications, have experience creating and delivering pitch presentations. You have a desire to mentor and grow budding creative professionals to their full potential, as well as contributing to the overall creative culture throughout the company.This role reports to the Creative Director at MATTE, and will be responsible for: Creative, Editorial, and Brand: Responsible for the ideation and creation of brand and campaign concepts and projects. Responsible for oversight of all Editorial and Brand related creative and design for MATTE, expanding existing MATTE brand creative. Concept and collaborate with Copywriters, Experience Designers, Art Directors. Deliver completed concepts and projects to Creative Directors. Lead and shepherd creative from concept stages through to production working with producers and project managers to deliver the final product. Assist the New Business team with presentation delivery, and review pitches. Support Creative and Account Directors in daily client management. Collaborate with accounts teams to solve client issues and build client relationships. Help prepare for and lead creative presentations. Assist in recruitment of Creative staff. Help refine MATTE tone of voice, creative vision, and brand messaging. Staff Oversight & Leadership Work alongside creative operations team to source, vet, hire and manage teams Lead, develop, and manage a team of junior creative professionals, including in-house talent and a bench of freelance professionals and agencies. Direct and motivate teams to help them use their talents effectively Maintain clarity of information and good channels of communication with other teams at the organization to ensure that projects are moving forward effectively and efficiently. Maintain a knowledge of, and stay up to date on, latest industry technology, trends and techniques Participate in team meetings including status and review meetings with cross-functional creative team. What you will bring: 7 years of experience in a creative agency Strong background in graphic and/or 3D design Minimum 4 years leading successful projects and teams Portfolio must showcase creative work in content and experiential campaigns, platform building, web design, and / or branding Understanding of online and offline production 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. 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 orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. J-18808-Ljbffr
