AKQA is a global interactive agency that uses innovative ideas and technology to deliver results for the world's leading brands. Our agency was named Creative Magazine's first-ever Interactive Agency of the Year in January 2006 and recently named by OMMA as the Agency of the Year both in 2006 & 2007. In January 2008, AKQA was also named an “A-List Agency” by AdAge (Top ten in the world) and named “Digital Agency of the Year” by Adweek. For more than a decade, AKQA has been recognized as a pioneer and innovator, providing marketing, digital product design and e-commerce solutions to clients. Our global staff of more than 550 people is located in five offices including Washington, D.C., San Francisco, New York, London and Shanghai. AKQA's objective has never been to be "bigger" than anyone else. Just better. Whether it's the ideas we generate or our world-class implementations, this objective makes us focus on what's important: the quality of our solutions. We want the best talent of the most rewarding and challenging jobs anywhere. An Account Director is responsible for one or multiple client relationships on a day-to-day basis, based on a full understanding of both the client and AKQA's business objectives and goals. He or she will assure the agency's full resources are marshaled and effectively applied appropriately to each account they direct. The Account Director takes a leadership role in setting high standards for development of all communications and marketing activities on accounts he or she oversees, as well as continually evaluating and optimizing account management performance. The Account Director ensures agency functions are performed on a profitable basis. Responsibilities: - 6+ years Agency experience
- 2+ years experience as an Account Director working with large companies or organizations.
- Experience in working with video gaming brands a big plus
- Demonstrated interactive/digital experience required
- Excellent leadership and mentoring skills managing other account staff
- Strategic understanding of all disciplines of marketing
- Strong understanding of web/gaming technologies required, hands on experience a plus
Responsibilities: - Maintain and grow a close working relationship with one or more clients.
- Provide strategic direction for accounts directed.
- Work with all departments in the development of strategically sound marketing communications plans.
- Oversee all stages of project planning, executions and deployment to ensure highest level of quality is met.
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and profitable project estimates followed by accurate and timely client billing and bill payments.
- Responsible for the management and growth of more junior account people via mentoring and career development.
Leadership/Mentoring: The Account Director must demonstrate the following skills or abilities: - Able to motivate and inspire others to generate imaginative, innovative work and solutions.
- Oversee workflow and progress of assigned teams.
- Delegate tasks and give direction and suggestions when necessary.
- Act as a sounding board for ideas.
- Build trust from both client and internal staff to keep communication channels open.
To learn more please send your resume with “Account Director-Gaming ” in the subject line to dcjobs@akqa.comRelocation and visa sponsorship is evaluated on a case by case basis. AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and all employment decisions are made on the basis of valid job qualifications regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, physical handicap, or veteran status.
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