Job Description

Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role:

Group Client Directors play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the success of our clients' projects. This senior leadership position combines strategic thinking, exceptional client relationship management, and a deep understanding of the creative, production, and financial process. As a Group Client Director, you will lead a team and oversee the management of client accounts for a business vertical to ensure their objectives are met, while also contributing to the organic growth and success of our agency within that business lane, and assisting the new business team in their pitch process. This role reports directly to the Chief Client Officer and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Role + Responsibilities:

• Client Relationship Management:
• Strategic & Core Projects:
• Cross-functional Thought Leadership:
• New Business Partnership:
• Team Management:
• Financial Management:
• Quality Assurance:

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• Previous leadership roles as Director, VP level or above within the fashion, luxury, beauty, and/or adjacent consumer industries
• Minimum 10 years of combined experience in agencies, brands, and sales teams in the industry
• Minimum 3 years of experience working within the fashion and luxury industry, with experience across at least 3–5 luxury/fashion brands
• Demonstrated experience understanding and delivering on client needs and developing relationships within particular industries
• Passion for culture and fostering community
• Excellent presentation and client negotiation skills
• Deep understanding of current brand and marketing trends
• Proven results-driven track record with leading a sales/operations team
• Established and extensive network of industry contacts at all levels
• Excellent communication skills, judgment and awareness

Compensation: $175,000-$190,000/Year based on experience, plus incentive program eligibility

Benefits include:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with a 4% company contribution max match
• Fully covered yearly Citibike membership
• Talkspace membership
• Competitive PTO package
• End of Year Recharge paid time off
• Sabbatical Program option after three years of employment with us

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we’re passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.