Associate, Creative Account - Hybrid

ULTRA MOBILE is seeking a talented Associate, Creative Account to join the Marketing Team in Costa Mesa, CA! Individual reports to Sr. Manager, Creative Account. Role is hybrid. 

This role is a hybrid opportunity that requires a local commutable distance to the HQ Costa Mesa, CA office as needed. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Creative Account Associate, you’ll assist in planning and navigating timelines with clients across
multiple brands.

Your usual day of awesomeness includes:  

• Lead a wide variety of creative projects across multiple brands and channels (printed POP, branded swag, social, blogs, emails, display ads, etc.) from start to finish including establishing timelines, monitoring progress, and delivering assets.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
• Initiate problem-solving with internal cross-functional teams including Marketing, Sales,
  Supply Chain, PMO, and Product, as well as external vendors and partners.
• Lead and collaborate with the internal agency - facilitating timely approvals on all copy, design, and creative work and managing day-to-day escalations.
• Lead creative account-related project meetings (kick-offs, WIP meetings, creative reviews, etc.) and communicate action steps and updates to the broader team.
• Coordinate with external vendors to research, source, and produce exciting branded merchandise for our Mint Underground Store, Employee Store, and social activations.
• Assist in coordinating large scale social brand activations. Support marketing partners by: ensuring all creative deadlines are met and requests are accurately fulfilled, sourcing a variety of vendors (custom fabrications, signage, out of home, swag, etc.), maintaining a project budget, and QCing all production items.
• Coordinate internal translation process with our Senior Creative Account Manager.
• Assist with project reporting as needed.
• Own Creative Budget Tracker and ensure it is kept up to date and accurate.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Business hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Pacific Standard Time
• Hybrid (2-3 days a month in the Costa Mesa office or as needed)

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing or Advertising, or comparable experience required.
• 3 years of account management experience required. 2 years include working in or with a creative or marketing agency.
• Minimum two years experience managing external vendor or partner relationships.
• Minimum three years project management experience with the ability to adapt to ever-changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of creating project schedules and task dependencies.
• Proficient in Google Docs and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PPT).
• Knowledge of both digital and print production timelines and processes.
• Experience with Wrike or another PM platform.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, extremely organized, and a
  collaborative team player.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership.
• A keen eye for detail.

WE ARE ULTRA & MINT MOBILE

We connect people to what’s most important in their lives: Easily, affordably and reliably. We strive to be California’s Preeminent Destination Employer. Oh yeah, we get it too! We understand what matters to you most. You’re an individual with unique needs, and we’re prepared to exceed any expectations you have for an ideal employer. 

We’re smart, strategic, and get things done without a lot of red tape or unnecessary politics. Everyone matters here and everyone has a voice. Expect to spend your time contributing to projects that really matter. We obsess over the employee experience. To start, we provide some of the most competitive salary, benefits, family leave, and vacation in Southern California. We believe in you and invest in you. Not just your career aspirations, but your life.

In addition, we’ve got a laundry list of perks you’ll brag about on insta -- Lunch every day prepared by our very own chef, healthy snacks, onsite gym, car wash services, and most importantly, a team atmosphere. We even raise the bar on well bars, including Espresso/Cappuccino/Nitro/Cold Brew Bar, Froyo Bar, Breakfast Bar, Snack Bar and a, well, you know, bar (after 5 pm).  

And if you feel intrigued right now reading, imagine the co-workers we have already attracted. This is the kind of team you’ll want to take home to mom or invite to your kid’s next birthday party. This is the kind of close-knit community happening here. Come check out how you can be part of Ultra & Mint! 

OUR VALUES – LET’S MAKE LIFE ULTRA TOGETHER!

• Ownership: We are all owners; be the outcome and get the job done.
• Action Biased: Be brilliant, proactive, and act with urgency.
• Embrace the Adventure: Be agile, adaptive, and thrive on change.
• Invent and Simplify: Never accept good enough.

$1,000 REFERRAL BONUS

Take a look at this job description, if you are the right person, please apply. If Ultra Mobile doesn't appear to be a fit for you, refer a friend or colleague and get $1,000. Let your friend or colleague know to provide your full name and email when applying to the job.  If we hire them and they stay for 90 days, you get $1000.  For more details of restrictions and rules, please email [email protected].

We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualification, experience, ability, and job performance.

In support of the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the range of starting pay for this role is $68,640.00/year.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location.  We also offer a variety of benefits including health, disability insurance, 401 (k), flexible spending accounts, EAP, education reimbursement, parental leave, unlimited vacation, bonuses, and company paid holidays.  The specific programs available will vary depending on state, start date, and employment type. Our recruitment team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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