Associate Director of Creative

Phoenix · Remotefull time

Remote

senior

H1B: yes

Access Associate Director of Creative at Access responsible for defining and driving the creative vision and execution standards for live events and experiential programs across all markets. Leads creative strategy ensuring event concepts are innovative, feasible, and operationally sound.

Responsibilities

Live Event Creative Leadership & Execution
Define and lead the creative vision for live events, meetings, and experiential programs across all markets
Ensure all creative strategies are rooted in how events are physically built, produced, and experienced by guests
Establish standards for immersive environments, staging, entertainment, guest flow, and multi-day program design
Drive innovation in event formats, environments, and experiential storytelling, not just visual design
Translate industry trends and cultural insights into real-world event applications that elevate the guest experience
Ensure consistency in delivering high-impact, executable event concepts across all destinations
Proposal & Experience Strategy for Live Events
Oversee the creative direction of high-value, complex event proposals, ensuring they clearly communicate the live experience
Ensure proposals demonstrate how ideas come to life on-site, not just how they look on paper
Guide teams in developing guest experience narratives, spatial layouts, and experiential moments
Partner with Sales and Events to align on scope, feasibility, and pricing for live programs

Qualification

Proven ability to mentorExperience collaborating with SalesFamiliarity with Salesforce

Required

We know that there’s no one in the world like you. And we know that you have a lot to offer the next company you work with. Below is a list of “nice-to-haves”, but don’t let those deter you from applying. Access believes that an inclusive team and culture is important. We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Preferred

5+ years of proven success in a creative-focused role in a DMC or related industry.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the DMC or hospitality industry.
Advanced understanding of client strategy, creative leadership, and operational impact.
Proven ability to mentor, coach, and manage Creative team workloads, training, and KPI performance.
Strong financial and pricing strategy capabilities, including budgeting, vendor negotiations, and profitability management.
Ability to lead teams through innovation, brand alignment, and creative excellence.
Experience collaborating with Sales, Events, and vendor partners to develop creative solutions that meet client expectations and business goals.
Familiarity with Salesforce, creative presentation tools, and event design platforms.