Design Account Manager

Job description

We are currently working with a leading design and production technology agency to support with 2 permanent Account Manager roles. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with strong Account Manager experience, responsible for managing key client relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of design-led packaging solutions.

You will be working closely with Account Directors, you will act as the bridge between clients and internal Creative, Design and Develop teams. You will oversee timelines, budgets and quality standards work across several well-known international FMCG brands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned accounts.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships.
• Translate client objectives into clear Design and Develop briefs.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned to creative excellence standards.
• Drive growth through upselling, cross-selling and automation opportunities.
• Monitor financial performance and revenue forecasting.
• Maintain aligned global communication across teams.
• Proactively resolve challenges and provide concise stakeholder updates.
• Support Monthly and Quarterly Account Reviews with performance insights.
• Contribute case studies and lead post-project evaluations to improve client satisfaction.

Skills & Experience

• Strong client management and commercial acumen.
• Ideally packaging/design account management experience.
• Experience managing £300k+ annual budgets.
• Clear communicator with strong organisational capability.
• Knowledge of packaging, prepress, print processes, colour management and automation is highly desirable.
• Passion for design and brand guideline adherence.

Salary – £34,000 - £36,000 (dependent on experience and can be flexible for right candidate)

Location- Leeds City Centre (hybrid working)

Job Type – Permanent

Hours – Monday - Thursday 8:45am to 5:15pm 30 mins lunch, Friday 9am - 4pm 1 hours lunch

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English