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 Nashville area! This position is required to work in office 2-3 days a week.

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 performance.

Productivity & Adaptability

Manages multiple priorities with efficiency and accuracy, balancing 3–5 concurrent proposals of varying scale while maintaining high creative and operational standards.

Demonstrates advanced time management by leveraging prioritization techniques, time-blocking, and proactive communication to meet tight deadlines.