Associate Resource Director, Creative

NVE Experience Agency

. Own the resourcing strategy for the Creative department .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative resourcing and resource management, with a strong focus on optimizing staffing strategies, managing complex project dynamics, and ensuring financial accountability in creative operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative ResourcingResource ManagementProject Management Software ProficiencyFinancial AcumenExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Creative OperationsTraffic ManagementCapacity ForecastingUtilization TrackingBudget ManagementStaffing Dynamics ManagementProject Workload EvaluationFreelance Strategy OversightResourcing Standards ApplicationScenario Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionEmpathyOperational Rigor

Tools & Technologies

Resource Management SoftwareProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Experiential MarketingCreative AgencyVisual DesignBrandingCopywritingEnvironmental DesignDiversity in StaffingSustainable Workloads

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the resourcing strategy for the Creative department
Serve as the primary resourcing partner to Creative leadership
Act as the primary escalation point for creative staffing challenges, competing project priorities, and high-impact casting decisions
Evaluate incoming briefs and project workloads to assign jobs to design and creative resources
Contribute to centralized resourcing best practices and optimize resourcing systems
Build and maintain Creative-specific capacity forecasts with leadership and Finance
Identify bandwidth gaps, bottlenecks, and overages and recommend solutions
Support scenario planning for new business pitches, large-scale experiential programs, retainers, and seasonal demand
Maintain accurate real-time Creative resourcing data
Ensure consistent application of resourcing standards, processes, and cadences
Align staffing decisions with project budgets, scopes, and margin targets
Track and report creative utilization, capacity, and resourcing health for executive decision-making
Oversee freelance strategy, usage, onboarding, compliance, rate alignment, and timesheet management
Maintain and grow a diverse freelance creative talent bench
Champion sustainable workloads, career development, inclusive casting, and equitable staffing practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–8+ years of experience in creative resourcing, resource management, traffic management, or creative operations within an experiential marketing agency or creative agency
Deep understanding of the end-to-end creative process across visual design, environmental/spatial design, pitch development, branding, and copywriting
Proven ability to manage complex staffing dynamics, balance competing priorities, and partner effectively with senior executive and creative leaders
Proficiency in resource management and project management software
Strong financial acumen regarding project margins, utilization metrics, and freelance budget management
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, combining operational rigor with empathy
Employment eligibility verification is required for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health & Wellness Benefits
401k Match
Communication Stipend
Paid Company holidays & PTO Package
Company get togethers & retreats
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible WFH policy
Competitive total compensation package
Incentives
Growth and developmental opportunities