Associate Creative Director, Experiential (On-Site, New York)

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 seeking an Associate Creative Director with expertise in experiential and event design to join our fast-growing Creative team in New York. This is a hands-on creative leadership role for someone who can both concept and design—leading big ideas while also bringing them to life visually in 3D.The ideal candidate is a fast, flexible creative leader who thrives in a collaborative environment. You bring strong client presence, are confident in building and delivering pitch presentations, and have a passion for developing talent while contributing to an evolving creative culture. You're highly conceptual, grounded in strong art direction, and equally capable of executing design—translating ideas into tangible environments and experiences.This role reports to the Head of Creative and will be responsible for:CreativeLead the ideation and design of experiential brand and campaign conceptsDevelop spatial concepts and bring them to life through 3D design and visualizationCollaborate with Copywriters, Experience Designers, Architects, and Art DirectorsGuide creative from concept through production in partnership with Producers and Project ManagersSupport new business efforts, including pitch development and presentationsPartner with Creative and Account teams on client management and relationship buildingPresent work clearly and confidently, articulating both concept and design rationaleContribute to MATTE's evolving creative vision, tone of voice, and brand expressionSupport recruitment and development of creative talentQuality ControlPartner with Creative Directors to deliver thoughtful, high-impact creative solutionsEnsure alignment with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundariesMaintain consistently high standards across both concept and design executionCollaborate cross-functionally to improve workflows and processesQualifications and Requirements:7+ years of experience in a creative agency4+ years leading creative projects and teamsA strong portfolio demonstrating both conceptual thinking and hands-on design, particularly within experiential environmentsProficiency in Rhino and Enscape (or comparable 3D modeling and rendering tools)Experience developing spatial design, environments, and experiential buildsUnderstanding of both online and offline productionStrong communication, presentation, and leadership skillsAbility to work from our New York office as this role is 4x days per week in officeSalary Range: $150,000 – $170,000 annually, commensurate with experienceBenefits include:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage401k with a 4% company contribution max match Fully covered yearly Citibike membership wellness perkTalkspace membership wellness perkCompetitive PTO packageEnd of Year Recharge paid time offSabbatical Program option after three years of employment with usParental Leave for all new parentsEveryone 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.