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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 Creative Manager based in the Austin/San Antonio area.
About the Job
As a Creative Manager at Access, you will partner with Sales and Creative teams to develop strategic, experience-driven proposals and client presentations. You will shape the creative vision for corporate events, translating client goals into environments, moments, and experiences that are both compelling and executable.
This role operates in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment and requires strong organization, prioritization, and adaptability.
You know how to paint a picture clients can step into. You don’t just describe what an event will look like. You explain why it works, how it supports the audience, and how it comes together within real-world budgets and logistics.
This is not a graphic design or marketing role. It is an experiential role rooted in live events.
What You'll Be Doing
Event Design & Concept Development
Develop event themes aligned to destination, audience, and client objectives
Design guest environments including layouts, lounges, table scapes, entry moments, and custom elements
Translate client goals into cohesive, end-to-end guest experiences
Ensure concepts are both inspiring and operationally feasible
Proposal Strategy & Storytelling
Lead creative ideation for proposals and client presentations
Build clear narratives supported by mood boards, imagery, and diagrams
Partner with Sales to create concepts that are compelling, confident, and easy to sell
Activations, Entertainment & Experience Elements
Source and recommend interactive activations and specialty experiences
Curate entertainment aligned to audience, energy level, and event objectives
Ensure all elements feel intentional and connected to the overall theme
Transportation & Guest Flow
Design transportation strategies for programs ranging from 20 to 5,000+ guests
Coordinate movement, arrival, and departure as part of the overall guest experience
Budgeting & Vendor Strategy
Price decor, entertainment, activations, and transportation with margin awareness
Source and evaluate vendors, balancing creativity with budget and profitability
Recommend solutions that maximize impact while remaining realistic
Collaboration & Brand Stewardship
Partner closely with Sales, Event Managers, and Creative teammates
Present concepts with clarity and confidence
Uphold the Access brand voice and creative standards across all work
About Access
Access is a destination management company that designs shared experiences for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. From intimate incentive trips to large-scale meetings, trainings, and sales-driven events, we bring people together through thoughtful design, smart sourcing, and seamless execution. Our work blends imagination with intention. We dream big, then we build it right.
About You
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.
Nice-to-haves:
3+ years in DMC, corporate events, hospitality, or experiential design
Experience building event concepts before execution and presenting vision to clients
Knowledge of decor, entertainment, activations, and transportation for live events
Comfortable discussing budgets, pricing decisions, and creative trade-offs
Highly organized, collaborative, and calm under pressure
What Success Looks Like
Clients quickly grasp the creative vision and feel confident it supports their brand, audience, and event goals.
Proposals convert consistently because the experience is clear, compelling, and easy to champion internally.
Creative recommendations land within expected budget ranges while maintaining strong margin health.
Event concepts move from proposal to execution with minimal revisions, rework, or last-minute course correction.
Sales and Events teams rely on Creative for clear direction, realistic solutions, and thoughtful problem-solving.
Creative work strengthens destination storytelling and contributes to repeat business and long-term client trust.
Every proposal reflects the Access brand through clarity, confidence, and intentional design choices.
Why Access?
CULTURE & EXTRAS
Certified as a Great Place to Work – 3 years in a row and counting!
55+ years in the industry!
Women-owned and women-led
Fun, creative, and supportive culture
Focus on recognition and employee value – including annual and quarterly awards
Paid day off to serve your local community
Annual all-company retreat to connect, learn, and have fun together
Annual qualifier-based incentive trip for top performers (certain departments eligible)
Regional team outings
Monthly companywide meetings to connect, learn, and celebrate wins
COMPENSATION
Highly competitive total compensation, including strong base salary and quarterly bonuses
Very strong performance-based quarterly commission plans
401k with company match (eligible after 1 year – up to 4% of salary matched, vested immediately
Monthly cell phone stipend
WORK LIFE BALANCE
Flexible schedule opportunities
Generous PTO
Sick days
9 full holidays
5 half days off prior to holidays to unplug early
2 floating holidays off to be used on holidays of your choice
½ day Fridays in July & August (based on achievement of goals)
HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FAMILY
Extensive menu of health plans to choose from
Paid parental leave
Pet insurance program
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Mentorship program
“Masterclasses” in industry/department-specific topics
State-of-the-art technology platforms and tools – including training
Annual and monthly meeting content that focuses on professional development
What are you waiting for? Scroll back to the top and apply!
Access is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
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