Join Our Team: PPAI Careers & Culture

At PPAI, we pursue excellence.

Our growth comes from continuous improvement, accountability, and servant leadership. We commit to integrity through our honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct. Our community embraces diverse viewpoints and belonging, encouraging teamwork and collaboration. We strive to build a culture that results in true job joy for our employees.

Employee Joy

PPAI lives by its values.

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Leadership wants the best for every employee and creates opportunities to help us meet our career goals. My teammates care. We believe in each other and our mission.

 

Tanaisha Dunbarger, PPAI Business Systems Analyst Lead

LIFE WITH PPAI

What We Offer

Our teammates are always our No. 1 priority.

More than a job or a career, we want to help you build a life with PPAI that supports your personal goals, challenges you to be your best, and creates connections that matter.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

We understand the significance of blending your professional and personal life for sustained success and job joy. Our flexible work arrangements, supportive policies and emphasis on open communication empower employees to manage their time effectively.

Benefits

Benefits

Our benefits go beyond the ordinary to support your holistic well-being. From competitive salary structures to robust health and wellness programs, PPAI invests in our employees. Join us and experience a workplace where your success and security are integral to our mission.

Professional Development

Professional Development

We want the best version of you. Our professional development support system includes both industry-focused and skills-specific training, education opportunities at live events and self-guided training. Pursue passions through our community involvement, DEI initiatives and sustainability programs.

Collaboration is at the forefront of all we do.

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We work together to do things bigger than any of us could accomplish on our own. When you see how everyone pulls together at an event like The PPAI Expo, you know it’s a true team effort.

 

Jonny Auping, PPAI News Editor

Careers

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Senior Manager, Creative Services

Irving, Texas- Hybrid

Responsibilities:

  • Visionary Leadership: Lead and motivate a diverse creative team, including graphic designers, videographers, and copywriters.
  • Creative Strategy: Develop and implement concepts, guidelines, and strategies across various creative projects.
  • Brand Development: Define and establish a strong, consistent brand presence.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with our Marketing Director to communicate creative concepts and strategies to stakeholders.
  • Project Management: Optimize workflow processes, manage budgets, and ensure quality deliverables.
  • Mentorship: Recruit, hire, train, and mentor your team, guiding them to professional excellence.
  • Innovation: Lead brainstorming sessions to generate fresh, impactful ideas.
  • Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on the creative team’s efforts, proposing future actions.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 8 years in a creative director or similar role, with proven experience managing hybrid teams.

 

Skills: Strong background in graphic design, copywriting, brand development, and project management.

 

Tools: Proficient in Adobe Cloud and MS Office.

 

Attributes: Exceptional planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to empathize with internal clients and team members. – Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Advertising, or related field.

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Marketing Manager

Irving, Texas- Hybrid

Responsibilities:

  • Develop & Execute: Lead the development and implementation of marketing plans for various PPAI products and services, ensuring alignment with client objectives and budgets.
  • Optimize & Track: Track, evaluate, and optimize campaigns to maximize effectiveness and ROI.
  • Budget Management: Manage internal budgets efficiently to achieve marketing goals.
  • Collaborate: Work closely with our dynamic marketing team and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver impactful campaigns.
  • Brand Alignment: Ensure that all copy and design elements align with stakeholder objectives and maintain the integrity of the PPAI brand.
  • Direct Mail Coordination: Work directly with print brokers and mail houses for all marketing direct mail requests.
  • Leadership & Presentation: Schedule and lead regular marketing meetings as necessary, making presentations on strategy and campaign results to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in B2B marketing, with a proven track record of developing omnichannel strategies that drive website traffic and conversions.
  • Proactive thinker with a passion for innovation and creative solutions.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and strong project management abilities are second nature to you.
  • Experience using data and analytics to make informed decisions and optimize campaign performance.
  • High proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is a must. Experience with HubSpot and Adobe Cloud is highly desired.

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