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Access Your Potential. Join us to create and deliver experiences that inspire people, spark connection, and bring imagination to life—while having a lot of fun doing it. We are seeking a Senior Creative Associate based in the Chicago area. While this is a remote role, the Chicago-based team meets in person once per month. In addition, the role may require occasional travel to visit vendors alongside the team, so comfort participating in in-person meetings and partner visits is important. ABOUT THE JOB As a Senior Creative Associate at Access, you will work within the Creative Team to produce strategic and creative proposals and sales/marketing collateral. This involves working with a variety of suppliers. The Senior Creative Associate position is also responsible for administrative functions to provide day-to-day support to the Creative Team. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Creative & Technical Expertise - Applies creative tools and platforms to enhance visual storytelling, modify imagery, and support proposal development. - Begins contributing to content conceptualization and leading smaller-scale proposals, while collaborating on larger programs with Creative Managers in proposal splits and owning asset-based projects like Destination and Dine Around Guides - Apply creative tools and industry platforms (e.g., Pinterest, BizBash, PartySlate) to craft unique concepts that drive engagement and differentiate Access in the market. - Continues to develop expertise in SOW creation, vendor negotiations, and resolving client budget challenges. - Builds gross profit strategies by incorporating transportation logistics and value-padding tactics. - Gains proficiency in managing pricing sheets, sourcing quotes, and ensuring margin goals are met through accurate SOW integration—carefully factoring in concessions and commissions. Operational & Data Management - Build and maintain personal dashboards to track vendor activity, data accuracy, and project progress, ensuring information integrity across systems. - Initiate and manage vendor relationships through account setup, vetting, and ongoing updates in Salesforce to maintain complete and current supplier records. - Strengthen supplier partnerships by sharing creative insights, maintaining visibility on vendor capabilities, and identifying opportunities for collaboration. - Continuously source and evaluate new vendors with innovative or destination-specific offerings that align with Access’ creative and operational goals. - Represent Access at tradeshows and industry events to identify emerging trends, expand supplier networks, and inform strategic sourcing decisions. Business Impact - Incorporate creative strategy into daily work by aligning design, pricing, and delivery with overall program goals and client objectives. - Partner with Creative Managers and Sales to understand the strategy behind creative and pricing decisions, ensuring all deliverables reflect cohesive, goal-driven storytelling. - Stay informed on industry trends, regional preferences, and design innovations to refine creative instincts and strengthen proposal impact. - Approach projects with strategic curiosity—referencing past proposals, asking insightful questions, and ensuring all creative concepts align with project scope, goals, and budget. Collaboration - Collaborates with Creative, Sales, and Events teams to plan and execute large-scale programs, ensuring seamless coordination, alignment, and consistent delivery across functions. - Demonstrates adaptability, proactive communication, and a solutions-oriented mindset to support cross functional success. - Leads logistical preparation and site visit support with precision, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership throughout project execution. - Actively contributes to team growth by sharing feedback, seeking learning opportunities, and applying insights to continuously improve personal and collective p