Business Director

£90,000
London

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Clare Persey

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An independent, creatively driven brand and packaging design studio known for its collaborative, people-centric culture. It works with a range of consumer brands to deliver thoughtful design and strategic solutions that resonate with audiences and drive commercial impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shape the future of both client brands and agency, proactively identifying growth opportunities, mentoring talent and championing design as a transformative force
  • Pivotal in elevating agency standards, expanding influence and strengthening reputation as a strategic and creative partner for our pillar clients
  • Build and maintain senior-level relationships across multiple client business units / geographies, acting as a trusted advisor and long-term partner
  • Translate complex brand, business and category challenges into actionable opportunities for both clients and agency
  • Anticipate future client needs, shaping strategic roadmaps that align with evolving market dynamics and brand ambitions
  • Lead, mentor and inspire a team, creating a high-performing, purpose-driven culture

Key Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in a Business Director / Client Director–level role within a top tier branding or packaging agency.
  • A strategic steward of a portfolio of client brands with a deep understanding of FMCG and packaging-led brand environments
  • Commercially astute, with a proven track record of delivering revenue growth and profitability
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate client challenges into growth opportunities
  • Confident, persuasive communicator at senior and board level.
  • You bring clarity, creativity and commercial insight to every engagement, deepening partnerships and leading a team to deliver brand-defining work. You are trusted by clients and colleagues alike for your ability to connect bold creative thinking with meaningful business outcomes.
  • Experienced people leader, able to inspire, mentor and develop high-performing teams
  • Proactive, driven and comfortable shaping both client outcomes and agency direction

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role that is integral to agency growth, offering genuine influence, visibility and long-term progression.