Mid Weight Creative Account Manager [AQ-20889]

Partnering with Aquent, you will join a B Corp certified creative agency dedicated to impactful design, production, and sustainable solutions. This established agency prides itself on a flat, low-ego culture, fostering an environment where innovation thrives and every team member has a voice.

Are you ready to dive into a role where your creativity meets strategic account management, making a tangible impact on diverse projects from concept to delivery? This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to genuinely own client relationships and creative initiatives, moving beyond traditional account management to truly shape the work. You’ll be instrumental in bridging the gap between client vision and creative execution, influencing outcomes and contributing directly to innovative solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Cultivate strong client relationships, expertly taking and shaping project briefs.
• Drive projects from initial scope and timelines through to successful final delivery, ensuring ownership at every stage.
• Collaborate closely with designers, creatives, strategy, and campaign teams to bring ideas to life.
• Actively contribute to developing innovative ideas and transforming them into compelling creative solutions.
• Create and contribute to engaging presentations, content, and simple creative assets.
• Manage external suppliers and freelancers, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Confidently present creative work to clients, articulating vision and strategy.
• Oversee quotes, proposals, and commercial decisions, ensuring project viability.
• Work across a diverse range of deliverables, including campaign assets, presentations, social media content, print materials, and digital experiences.
• Master the art of keeping multiple projects progressing efficiently, even when priorities shift.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to optimize workflows, working smarter and freeing up time for creative thinking.

What We’re Looking For

• A few years of solid experience in a client-facing or creative role, ready for a new challenge with increased ownership.
• Exceptional client relationship skills, with a genuine enjoyment for building and nurturing connections.
• Highly organized and confident in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.
• A proactive individual who thrives on taking ownership and making things happen.
• A keen interest in creative and design processes, eager to immerse yourself further in the creative work.
• Confident in presenting ideas and communicating effectively to diverse audiences.
• Naturally curious, always willing to learn, and proactive in putting your hand up for new opportunities.
• Ability to work at a fast pace while maintaining impeccable attention to detail.
• Backgrounds in Account Management, Client Services, Creative, or Design are all highly valued.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Be part of a small team with a flat, low-ego culture where your ideas are truly valued and can be actioned.
• Experience genuine autonomy and ownership, stepping away from traditional account/project management layers.
• Gain the unique opportunity to get closer to the creative work and significantly broaden your skillset.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, with core hours designed to support work-life balance.
• Enjoy early finishes every Friday, giving you a head start on your weekend.
• Take advantage of floating public holidays, offering greater flexibility.
• Access dedicated learning and development support to foster your continuous growth.
• Join a forward-thinking team that embraces AI and automation to streamline tasks, allowing more time for strategic and creative thinking.