Account Director

£60,000 - £65,000
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

  • Lead and grow strategic client relationships, acting as a trusted senior partner across brand, packaging, identity and innovation projects.
  • Champion commercially effective creative work, ensuring projects balance strategic thinking with exceptional design craft.
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of complex branding programmes, from briefing and positioning through to rollout and production.
  • Drive organic growth opportunities across existing accounts through proactive thinking, strategic recommendations and identifying new business potential.
  • Collaborate closely with strategy, creative and production teams to shape compelling brand narratives and deliver distinctive market-leading work.
  • Facilitate workshops, presentations and senior stakeholder sessions with confidence and clarity.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest creative and operational standards.
  • Mentor and support junior account team members, fostering a collaborative, ambitious and creatively driven culture.
  • Contribute to agency growth through networking, industry awareness and identifying opportunities within premium, retail, FMCG and luxury sectors.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, market trends and competitive brand landscapes to inform strategic recommendations.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Significant experience in brand design, packaging, creative or strategic agencies.
  • Proven ability to manage senior client relationships and lead high-profile accounts with confidence.
  • Strong understanding of branding, visual identity, packaging and brand strategy processes.
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance creativity, strategy and business objectives.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and storytelling skills.
  • Highly organised with strong project management and operational capabilities.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across strategy, design and production.
  • Skilled at managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, creatively ambitious environment.
  • Proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
  • Passion for design, culture, innovation and building brands that connect emotionally with audiences.
  • Experience within premium, luxury, retail or FMCG sectors is highly desirable.
  • Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.