Creative Associate: Proposals, Design & Events

access kellyocg gmbh; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Monthly cell phone stipend

Flexible schedule opportunities

Generous PTO

Job summary

Access is seeking a Creative Associate in the San Diego area. This entry-level role supports the Creative team with proposal design, vendor relations, and event-focused marketing.

You’ll learn Access’ processes, assist with visual deliverables, and collaborate across Creative and Sales to meet client goals. You’ll gain exposure to brand-aligned templates, supplier research, and project coordination using Asana and Salesforce, while developing a strong foundation in scopes of work and vendor

Qualifications

• This is an entry-level role aimed at building experience in creative development, proposal design, vendor sourcing, and event-focused sales/marketing.

Responsibilities

• Learn to navigate proposal systems and use brand-aligned templates to create consistent, accurate deliverables.
• Research current event and design trends, visual styles, and creative inspiration aligned with client goals.
• Support proposal development by assembling visual and written content and contributing to proposal sections as your skills develop.
• Research and maintain information on approved suppliers, including capabilities, pricing, and contact details.
• Build relationships with vendor partners and support vendor onboarding and evaluation.
• Use systems such as Asana and Salesforce to stay organized, track projects, and maintain accurate supplier information.
• Collaborate across Creative and Sales on destination guides, FAMs, territory-specific projects, and other creative initiatives.
• Help manage project timelines, priorities, and workload to ensure projects are delivered on time.
• Learn the fundamentals of scopes of work, vendor negotiations, and supplier collaboration.
• Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail, organization, and accountability.

Skills

Proposal design

Vendor sourcing

Event marketing

Client collaboration

Tools

Asana

Salesforce

Job description

Access is seeking a Creative Associate in the San Diego area. This entry-level role supports the Creative team with proposal design, vendor relations, and event-focused marketing.

You’ll learn Access’ processes, assist with visual deliverables, and collaborate across Creative and Sales to meet client goals. You’ll gain exposure to brand-aligned templates, supplier research, and project coordination using Asana and Salesforce, while developing a strong foundation in scopes of work and vendor