Associate Creative Director - Live Events (Remote)

Access; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home opportunities

Flexible schedule

Generous PTO

Sick days

Holiday time off

Job summary

Access is seeking an Associate Director of Creative in Orlando to drive the development of unforgettable live events and experiences. You will balance hands-on creative leadership with team development, collaborating with Sales, Events, and venues to deliver bold concepts that align with client objectives and operational realities.

You’ll mentor a growing Creative team, manage multiple projects, and help shape creative strategy while staying within budgets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years 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.
• A collaborative, culture-driven leadership style aligned with Access Values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of assigned events and programs, transforming client objectives into engaging, memorable experiences.
• Oversee creative concepts, presentations, proposals, and experiential designs, ensuring quality, originality, and alignment with client expectations.
• Manage your own creative projects while providing guidance, coaching, and support to designated team members.
• Partner with Sales and Events teams to develop creative solutions that are achievable within program budgets, timelines, and operational requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with venues, production partners, entertainment providers, and creative vendors.
• Conduct venue visits and site inspections to identify creative opportunities and ensure concepts can be successfully executed.
• Support business development by contributing creative strategies and presentations that help win new opportunities.
• Monitor creative budgets, pricing, and profitability while identifying opportunities to enhance program value.
• Mentor and develop Creative team members through feedback, training, and collaboration.
• Stay informed on emerging event trends, technologies, and experiential concepts to bring fresh ideas to clients.
• Collaborate with the Director of Creative to improve workflows, maintain creative standards, and support team performance.
• Travel as needed to visit venues, meet with clients and vendor partners, conduct site inspections, and collaborate with team members across the territory.

Skills

Creative leadership

Mentoring

Client strategy

Team collaboration

Vendor partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in DMC or hospitality

Tools

Salesforce

Presentation tools

Event design platforms

Job description

Access is seeking an Associate Director of Creative in Orlando to drive the development of unforgettable live events and experiences. You will balance hands-on creative leadership with team development, collaborating with Sales, Events, and venues to deliver bold concepts that align with client objectives and operational realities.

You’ll mentor a growing Creative team, manage multiple projects, and help shape creative strategy while staying within budgets.