THIS ROLE IS FOR: Turner Duckworth  

THIS ROLE IS ON:  To be disclosed during phone screen

THE DURATION OF THIS ROLE IS: Full time, 40 hours/weeks

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE INCREDIBLE:

Position Overview

The Account Manager works in a support role for the agency's Account Directors in managing design projects internally and directly with the Clients. Candidate will be responsible for all aspects of project management, day-to-day communication, and facilitation of the internal creative process.

Responsibilities

-       Collaborating with designers to create best-in-class designs from strategy to realization; fostering a sense of teamwork in the service of our design process

-       Providing competitive landscape information/samples for the design team

-       Coordinating internal and client meetings

-       Maintaining and constantly updating project schedules and internal project calendars

-       Managing project finances - drafting small project scopes, managing the PO approval process, and preparing monthly Point of Completion Revenue Recognition (POC) report as well as client billing

-       Writing RFPs to bid third party suppliers for photography, illustration and other services; managing the execution of third party supplier deliverables; ensuring timely receipt and accuracy of supplier invoices; tracking all projects expenses and preparing end of month reports to reconcile with billing

-       Analyzing client feedback and writing design orders for the internal team; ensuring that client feedback is actionable and on brief; alerting team when feedback or client requests warrant change orders; writing change orders, obtaining approval and integrating with existing work streams

-       Managing the project completion documentation - case studies/videos

-       Other duties as relevant to support the Account Directors

SOME PERKS THAT COME WITH THIS ROLE ARE: Turner Duckworth is known for their unmistakable design for the world's greatest brands. Their incredible design work has come to life for iconic brands such as McDonald's, Amazon, Hornitos, Samsung and Coca-Cola to name a few! 

ARE THERE ANY CLIENT CONFLICTS WE NEED TO BE AWARE OF FOR THIS ROLE: N/A 

CONTACT: Christina McDonald, Recruiting Director 

WHO CAN APPLY FOR THIS ROLE: Account Managers

SKILLS NEEDED TO CRUSH THIS ROLE:

The Account Manager must be an exceptionally organized and a highly-adroit multi-tasker, able to work under pressure, change direction quickly, and juggle multiple clients and work streams at the same time. S/he will need to balance the needs of our clients with the mission of Turner Duckworth to create award winning, commercially successful, and industry leading design.

An appreciation for brilliant ideas with a touch of wit, a passion for design and consumer brands, and a compassionate, positive attitude, are all absolutely necessary to thrive in our culture. The Account Manager will need to have a calming effect on the design teams, ensuring them that they have everything they need to set them up for success. Confidence, poise and the ability to present work and have spontaneous discussions with Senior Manager and Director level clients should already be mastered, or well developed.

Bachelor of Arts degree required.

2-4 years of experience working in a creative environment required, preferably at an advertising or design agency.

Strong organizational skills are critical. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must be a wizard Acrobat, Keynote, Excel, PPT and Word for MAC, and Google docs.

Gigs are short-term projects at companies within Publicis Groupe, and you are encouraged to apply if you have time and/or are looking to take on extra work. You know how you balance your time better than anyone else, so we ask that you consider your current workload and allocations when taking on a gig. If a gig catches your eye, fuels your passion, or just feels like a way to pitch in, and if you think you can take it on, we encourage you to apply.

Gigs are not full-time role changes, you remain in your current role and get to work on the gig for the designated amount of time. Gigs offer the opportunity to reframe your skills and experience to work on a new variety of projects.