You’ll hear us say a few phrases a lot in meetings. The most common is that “we want to become an archetype for the agency of the future.” We also talk about our mission “to help people go beyond what they thought was possible.” Lofty ambitions, we know, but these goals, along with our values, combine to give us a strong sense of purpose.
We spend a lot of time reflecting on our values of “ambition,” “curiosity,” and “kindness," and working to ensure they shine through in every conversation we have and decision we make. Our clients - all of them in some way using technology to disrupt or define their category - feel it too.
As we deliver this meaningful work while following our values, we like to think we’re blazing a trail for every other agency to do the same. And this is where the name we chose really starts to make sense.
Most importantly, our people embody our values. Collectively, we each contribute to a culture that strives for excellence, encourages learning and sharing, ignites creativity, and requires empathy and accountability to each other.
We’re a group of “Archetypes," setting a new standard, every single day.
We celebrate our employees who demonstrate a strong desire to deliver the best work through determination and hard work. We celebrate those who take the initiative to find solutions.
We never stop asking why; in search of great insights we then go the extra mile to deploy. We are fascinated by our clients’ problems and are driven to find solutions no matter where they’ll lead us.
We lend a hand without question because we are a team, upholding exceptional standards of compassion, empathy, and respect. Every day, we ask how we’ve helped someone else succeed.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Archetype is committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work.
We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference. Everyone should feel confident they can contribute in meaningful ways, are valued for their individuality, and feel a sense of belonging.
At Archetype, we prioritize cultivating a culture of transparency and trust in every aspect of our operations. From our daily communications to our approach to compensation, including regular audits of gender pay gaps in North America, we are dedicated to ensuring openness and equity across the board. We leverage our live staff meetings worldwide and global Ask Me Anything (AMA) Slack channels, to provide spaces where our people can ask questions openly and receive candid responses from leadership.
Additionally, region-specific initiatives ensure that our values and commitment to transparency are upheld consistently across all offices.By fostering an environment where honesty and openness are valued, we not only strengthen the bond within our team but also build trust with our clients and partners. For us, transparency isn't a buzzword—it's essential to meaningful relationships and sustainable success.
At Archetype, we believe in the power of connection, no matter where you are. With flexible working options across regions, whether hybrid or from different regional offices, our team stays closely connected. Weekly in-office collaboration days spark the energy of in-person teamwork, while a quarterly travel stipend ensures remote colleagues can join in.
And with Slack, we stay seamlessly in touch, enabling us to work together effortlessly from anywhere. By fostering connections, we create a stronger team and drive success together.
We hire people who have left-field ideas. We work with minds that can carve stories from stone. If that sounds like you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear more about the way you think.