eko is an innovative e-commerce startup dedicated to empowering brands to create, display, and optimize their video assets across digital platforms.

Thanks to our groundbreaking partnership with major retailers, and our ability to demonstrably increase e-commerce sales, we recently opened a new facility focused on processing, capturing, and delivering data & media for millions of unique products annually.

Our first-of-its-kind facility opened in Northwest Arkansas in summer 2025 and is rapidly scaling to support high-volume, high-quality product media capture at unprecedented speed and scale.

Want to learn more about eko, visit eko.com

About the Role:

The Creative Associate is a frontline producer of Eko’s revolutionary product media. Reporting to a Creative Crew Manager, you’ll help turn everyday products into high-quality digital media by preparing, styling, capturing, and quality-checking products against clear production standards. 

This role is part creative, part technical, and highly active. You'll work from daily capture plans, operate proprietary robotic and camera systems, use styling tools and creative judgement to make products look their best, and keep production moving at a steady, sustainable pace. 

The right person is detail-oriented, coachable, comfortable with technology, and energized by high-volume creative production. You'll take pride in getting the details right, keeping your stage clean and production-ready, and making sure each image meets eko's production and quality standards before it moves to our retail partners. 

What you will do:

• Operate camera systems and robotics to capture products to spec
• Follow established styling, prep, and capture guidelines with consistency and care
• Complete daily capture targets at a steady, sustainable pace—not rushed, not idle
• Perform real-time quality checks on your own work—it only ships when it looks great
• Handle all products carefully and maintain condition standards before, during, and after capture
• Escalate issues appropriately (props, tech, product condition, etc.)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and production-ready stage at all times
• Collaborate with stylists, operators, and teammates to keep production flowing

Minimum Requirements:

• 1 year minimum of directly relevant hands-on experience in studio production, visual merchandising, video production, fashion styling, media creation, or a similar production-based environment
• Strong hands-on experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar video editing platforms, with the confidence to use these tools in a fast-paced production environment
• Energized by a fast-paced, high-volume production environment
• Able to follow precise standards while using your styling instincts to make products look their best
• Excited to use robotics, cameras, and styling tools to transform everyday objects into standout digital media
• Obsessed with quality over shortcuts — you take pride in your work
• A team player who lifts others up and brings positive energy to every shift
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with professionalism, respond to feedback constructively, and work through day-to-day team challenges with sound judgement, maturity, and respect
• Able to learn new systems and tools with minimal friction
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach regularly
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment which may include exposure to varying temperatures, dust, and noise
• Light to moderate lifting will be required in accordance with current OSHA standards
• Ability to perform work in a highly active, floor-based environment, including regular movement throughout the factory or studio for extended periods during a shift, with or without reasonable accommodation

Shift Requirements:

This role is on-site at eko's Capture Factory in Bentonville, Arkansas. Candidates must be able to to commit to one of the following three shifts: 

• Weeknights: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 pm to 4:30 am | $30.80 hr 
• Weekend Days: Friday through Sunday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | $32.20 hr 
• Weekend Nights: Friday through Sunday, 6:30 pm to 4:30 am | $32.20 hr 

Work Environment:

• This position operates primarily within a factory setting
• The noise level can range from low to moderate
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles (e.g. forklifts, trucks)

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something groundbreaking. This is an unparalleled opportunity to help build a cutting-edge robotics studio at the forefront of innovation.
• Hyper-growth environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping a company that is scaling at an exceptional pace.

Benefits

• Premium health, dental and vision insurance
• Insurance options with 100% employer-covered medical and dental premiums for employee-only plans.
• Mental Health and Wellness Resources
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Daily Shift Meal Provided

Note: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

This position pays an hourly rate. All hourly rates meet or exceed applicable state and federal minimum wage laws. This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

eko is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that respects and celebrates individual backgrounds, perspectives, and contributions. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Business Overview 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

Position Summary

We are looking for you - dynamic, best-in-class talent - to join the growing Commerce team as a Manager. In this role you will be responsible for managing Sr. Associates & Associates and supporting in the development, planning, buying, executing and measuring media plans for designated shopper/commerce media clients. You will support the Associate Director/Director in the strategic and tactical development of each retail plan. You’ll work closely with national Planning and Buying teams to allow for holistic Commerce media function.

The Commerce team is a specialty group that focuses on the planning, buying, execution and measurement of Commerce media. Commerce media is any specific media elements that are retailer focused/tagged. This can be in-store signage such as a coupon machine or shelfblade, a billboard driving shoppers to a Walmart store, digital ads (search, display, OLV/STV, etc) on Amazon or Kroger.com site via managed or self service, tapping influencers that support certain retailers or working with shoppable technology companies to ensure ease of conversion. The team supports client’s commerce/shopper/customer marketing teams—our end goal measuring product sales both online and in-store.

Who You Are

A passionate and driven professional, you excel at translating client business objectives at the senior level into Commerce daily tactical execution, to drive sales online and in-store. You’re ready to challenge the status quo to produce world-class search campaigns for high profile brands and take pride in your ability to clearly articulate the outcomes of the tactics and the strategy to the client. You thrive in a multi-functional role and enjoy training and coaching team members to ensure flawless tactical execution.

Responsibilities

· Retail Media Knowledge

o Knowledge of multiple retail media networks & their platforms, may include Amazon, Walmart, Roundel, Kroger, etc.

o Familiar with both DSP interface functionality and levers (campaign hierarchy, audience builder, PMP/PG set up, reporting suite) as well as managed service dashboards

o Understands individual RMN capabilities across tactic, targeting, reporting methodology, etc.

· Account Management & Strategy

o Active participant in development, presentation, management and measurement of omnichannel commerce media programs and defines program objectives and strategies consistent with brand marketing objectives

o Ensures strategic consistency across all elements of plan development and implementation

o Takes learnings from previous campaigns and apply to next campaign

o Participates in and guides Senior Associate during RFP process with partners. Coaches Senior Associate in evaluation of RFPs and assists in negotiations striving to get best plan and added value for client

o Builds audience targeting details and budget allocation at the tactic/placement level based on client goals for either self service or with partner during RFP process

o Recommends targeted, innovative media vehicles consistent with media strategies ranging from RMNs to 3rd party partners

o Proactively identifies growth opportunities and shares ideas for potential test and learns

o Delivers an effective detailed media plan, inclusive of tactics, audiences, flighting, KPIs, etc. that drives client performance

o Contributes to the creation of client ready materials (e.g. presentations, reporting, etc) and delivers client communications

o Serves as first check for client documents ensuring accuracy and ease of understanding information

o Ability to tailor client presentations to the audience (i.e. Senior Level vs. Junior Level)

o Supports in establishing and implementing best practices within client accounts

o Ability to assess and rank issues and tasks in order of importance for taking action and escalating as needed

o Anticipates, recognizes, and clearly defines problems using various techniques to systematically analyze, weigh alternatives and propose solutions

o Work with Senior Associate to update any status documents and timelines whether internal or client facing. Responsible for ensuring all tasks are captured and tracking toward completion

o Implements team and client centric processes to ensure accuracy of all deliverables (e.g. client documents, budget stewardship/management/client billing), improve overall team performance and minimize risk of human error through consistent implementation of QA guardrails

· Execution

o Supervises the buying process and stewardship for media programs to ensure original objectives are being met

§ Managed service: works with partners to maintain campaign and optimize based on performance, monitors within partner dashboards where applicable

§ Self service: works with DSP activation team to ensure relevant strategies are implemented and campaigns are optimize based on performance, monitors within platform

§ Works with retailers and DSP partners to ensure proper data onboarding and any necessary paperwork is completed prior to campaign launch

o Oversees and assists Senior Associate with the locating, defining and building relevant audience segments in DSP platforms

o Oversees coordination of creative assets between client, creative agencies and partners

o Monitors pacing to ensure delivery is appropriate and aligned to campaign flighting for both managed and self-service campaigns

o Measures media performance at all stages to ensure original objectives and strategies are being met to client satisfaction

o Development, execution and testing across campaign variables that create client specific insight and drive future testing opportunities

o Oversees analysis and reporting of data on daily/weekly/bi-weekly/monthly & ad-hoc basis

§ Data may be provided from partners or DSP activation team, with self service data being reviewed more frequently

§ Turns insights into long-term action by highlighting clear flow of cause, effect and next steps

o Maintains client and industry benchmarks for point of comparison when evaluating campaign performance

o Responsible for ensuring IOs are issued accurately within Prisma and clearing billing with finance team

· Relationships

o Oversees day-to-day relationship with media partners and leads negotiation of commerce media for specific programs

o Works cross-functionally with national planning & investment, ad operations, product, reporting, analytics, finance and other groups across the account

o Maintains client relationships and ensures timely creation & delivery of work

o Assists in managing team performance to achieve desired results based on defined roles and responsibilities for the Associates & Senior Associates

· Training/Development

o Ensures knowledge sharing across internal teams, open communication & provides thought leadership

o Identifies & builds functional expertise or knowledge in a relevant, unique & specific media area, including commerce media expertise

o Aware of knowledge level and experience of Senior Associates and Associates. Ability to spend extra time where needed to develop direct reports

· Industry Knowledge

o Seeks out information to remain current on media trends and shares with team members with relevant implications/potential opportunities

o Understands client business objectives and connections to day-to-day work

o Support team in development of thought leadership and innovation deliverables

Required Skills & Experience

· Strong working knowledge of commerce industry and platforms including major retailers and supporting technology (e.g. Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Roundel, Pacvue, Skai, Criteo, TTD, etc.)

· Project management; effectively managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under a fast-paced environment. Time management and project management skills are critical

· Proven knowledge of media planning & planning with use of research tools and resources

· Proven ability to understand high level client goals and how they translate into commerce strategies

· Proven experience in writing and presenting relevant information to client audience

Desired Skills & Experience

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

· 3+ years of working experience required, with 1+ years experience in a people manager role; strong ability to delegate, train, and support direct reports

· 2+ years of commerce experience working across multiple retailers preferred

· Capable of effectively communicating the technicalities of programmatic for strategic purposes and differences in the biddable/addressable space compared to direct buys

· Ability to manage team, both upwards and downwards, to ensure cross-team communication

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven problem-solving ability

· Self- sufficient and proactive

· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and excellent quantitative analysis skills

· Knowledge with industry tools such as MediaTools, Prisma, etc.

Wage and Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

Employment Transparency

It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please email accommodation@mbww.com.