Innovation & Collaborations Associate

Something New Creative Inc. (SNC) is a global creative studio based in New York and Toronto, working at the intersection of hospitality, entertainment, destinations, and retail. We design iconic experiences for hotels, cruise lines, resorts, destinations, and brands around the world. With innovation and artistry at our core, we thrive on one question: What’s next?

We are looking for an Innovation & Collaborations Associate — a curious, connected, and design-savvy researcher who can help us stay ahead of trends and open new doors for creative collaborations.

This is a position for someone based in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), available for two in-person meetings per week with our team.

What You’ll Do

Trend Research

• Track and report on innovations in design, hospitality, entertainment, architecture, technology, and art.
• Deliver weekly “trend radar” insights to inspire SNC projects and content.

Collaboration Development

• Identify and connect with potential collaborators — architects, interior designers, creative tech suppliers, artists, and cultural innovators.
• Build and maintain a living network of creative partners and resources.

Opportunity Scouting

• Research new global developments and brand initiatives across hotels, resorts, retail, destinations, and entertainment.
• Track mega-projects in hospitality and retail, as well as new cultural and lifestyle destinations.
• Spot early RFPs, competitions, and opportunities that align with SNC’s vision.

Creative Fuel

• Feed research and references into SNC projects, client pitches, and media content.
• Collaborate with writers, strategists, and creatives to enrich articles, thought leadership, and PR with originality and depth.

Global Presence

• Scout opportunities for SNC to connect, present, educate, and share thought leadership.
• Act as SNC’s eyes and ears in the cultural and creative community.

Who You Are

• Based in Toronto/GTA and available for two in-person meetings per week
• A researcher at heart — curious, detail-oriented, and passionate about design, entertainment, architecture, and culture.
• Confident networking and building relationships with designers, artists, architects, creatives, and suppliers.
• Skilled at synthesizing research into clear, actionable insights.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, creative, international environment.
• This is not an opportunity for someone who is not passionate, curious, and ideally educated in fields such as design, art, entertainment, creative technologies, or related disciplines.

What We Offer

• Work with a global, creative, and passionate team on high-profile projects in hospitality, retail, destinations, and entertainment.
• Be part of shaping the future of experiences — driving evolution, innovation, and differentiation across industries.
• A collaborative, idea-driven culture where creativity meets strategy.
• Flexible freelance arrangement, with weekly in-person touchpoints.

To Apply
Send your CV or portfolio along with a short note on why you’re passionate about design, experiences, and collaborations.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (M5H)