--- title: 'Senior Director, Marketing & Communications at MATTE PROJECTS' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-director-marketing-communications-matte-projects-new-york-qzx2nekk19xm' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Director, Marketing & Communications at MATTE PROJECTS - **Company:** MATTE PROJECTS - **Location:** New York, NY - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/matteprojects/jobs/6182893004 ## 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: The Senior Director, Marketing & Communications controls the flow of information between the MATTE agency and the public. Reporting to the agency’s Managing Director, the role will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s marketing strategies, public relations campaigns, internal communications, and is the company’s face at media events. The Senior Director, Marketing & Communications will be responsible for: Marketing - Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members (most importantly trade and fashion), influencers, and community leaders - Proactively pitch Matte to the press on an ongoing basis - Help land leadership engagements at industry events, judging opportunities, panels and conferences - Conceptualize and oversee GTM strategy for Matte brand in partnership with strategy team - Create and launch press releases in conjunction with client PR teams and help pitch to press - Handle award submissions for client work Communications - Develop a cohesive communications strategy and thought leadership calendar in conjunction with strategy team - Manage editorial calendar for brand presence across all channels, including linkedin, instagram and website - Track engagement across various platforms and make data-driven decisions - Help to manage any internal comms needs as appropriate Brand - Partner with the brand and events team to create thoughtful reportage around Matte Brand events and IP - Help integrate business goals into Matte brand events and manage related outcomes What you will bring: - Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or a related discipline - 7-plus years of communications, marketing or public relations or related experience - Experience managing digital content - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) - Established media relationships Compensation: $120,000-$150,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include: - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage - 401k with a 4% company contribution match - Fully covered yearly Citibike membership - Commuter benefits - Talkspace membership - Competitive PTO package - End of Year Recharge - Sabbatical Program 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. ## About MATTE PROJECTS ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: MATTE Projects is a creative company from New York that blends strategy, production, and design to craft immersive live and digital experiences for brands and artists. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on provided sources ## Core Business - Primary industries: Advertising Services, Creative Production, Branded Content, Experiential Marketing - Target customers: Luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and entertainment brands (B2B) - Mission or purpose: “To inspire and provoke origination” — a high-performance, high-touch creative company that turns energy into entertainment, enterprise, and origination. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) ## Products & Services - **[Experiential]**: Creating physical and digital experiences that make people feel something; “bread and butter” of the company. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[Content Studio]**: High-quality content production adapted to any media, including compelling visuals and narratives across platforms. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[Branded Design]**: Combining creativity and strategy to craft visuals and narratives that elevate brands and drive engagement. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[World Building]**: Full brand creation from strategy and design systems to content and community engagement, treating brands as immersive worlds. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **[Talent Direct]**: Scouting, negotiations, and logistics to connect brands with top-tier talent. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - **Additional capabilities**: Live Capture, Runway Capture, Hospitality, and Digital production. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Annual Revenue**: USD $4.7 million (as per LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) - **Total Funding**: Not publicly available (private, no funding rounds mentioned) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Client portfolio spans luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle (e.g., Moncler, Salomon, Margiela, Ritz-Carlton). No investor list provided. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) - **Growth Signals**: - 99 employees (+0.9% YoY) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) - Operating in 8 countries (US, India, UK, Colombia, France, Mexico, Australia, Italy) [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) - Hired first CMO, Angus MacEwan (announced on website) [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) - Active job postings increased +100% year-over-year [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) ## Competitive Advantages - **Multidisciplinary studio** at the intersection of entertainment and advertising, serving both brands and artists. - **Category‑agnostic portfolio** — works across luxury, fashion, sports, lifestyle, and hospitality, bringing cross‑industry insights. - **High‑touch, high‑performance culture** focused on origination and entertainment value. - **Proprietary Talent Direct** service streamlines celebrity/influencer collaborations. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding leadership (new CMO) to drive growth and brand strategy. - Building immersive “worlds” for clients rather than one‑off campaigns. - Scaling content studio and experiential production while maintaining a boutique, high‑quality approach. - Active DEI initiatives woven into company fabric. ## Why Work Here - Culture highlights: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core; the company actively celebrates differences and ensures equal access to opportunities. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers) - Remote/Hybrid: On‑site roles in New York (with offices also in LA and CDMX) plus a “Remote Month” perk to work from elsewhere. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers) - Perks: - 12 weeks paid parental leave - Medical, dental, vision insurance; HSA/FSA - 401k with 4% company match - Unlimited PTO plus four Summer Fridays - CitiBike membership - Mental health app benefit - Discounted fertility and family‑building services - Commuter benefits - Engineering/creative culture: “Passionate about the work?” – teams are high‑touch, collaborative, and focused on origination. ## Sources 1. [matteprojects.com](https://www.matteprojects.com/) 2. [matteprojects.com/about](https://www.matteprojects.com/about) 3. [matteprojects.com/careers](https://www.matteprojects.com/careers) 4. [linkedin.com/company/matte-projects](https://www.linkedin.com/company/matte-projects) 5. 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