Account Director

Apparent; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparent in Eveleigh, Sydney, seeks an Account Director or Senior Account Manager to lead integrated campaigns for a Google client with a focus on AI and tech. You will drive day-to-day client relationships and collaborate across strategists, creatives, and producers to deliver innovative outputs.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years in creative agencies, strong leadership, a marketing background, and excellent communication. Hybrid work from home days with an on-site office Tuesday–Thursday.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of creative agency experience.
• Strong project leadership and creative mindset.
• Solid marketing background and client-facing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day client relationship on the Google team, negotiating briefs and budgets.
• Collaborate with strategists, creatives and producers to deliver outputs.
• Oversee complex projects from start to finish on time and budget.
• Share AI/tech insights to inform proactive client work.
• Identify new opportunities for growth across key clients.

Skills

Account leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Presentation

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We're an independent agency of 200+ thinkers, creators and solution-makers. We exist for one reason: to give our clients a competitive edge. It's why we're trusted by global giants like Google, Optus, Vanuatu Tourism and Volkswagen, alongside iconic local brands and startups.

That edge comes from the standard we set for ourselves - the craft in every detail and the thought we put into every room we enter. We don't settle for "good enough" because we care enough to make it great. If you're looking for a place where your craft is respected and the ego is left at the door, you've found it.

It's an exciting time to join us at our brand-new, dog-friendly HQ in Eveleigh. We believe in high standards, but never at the expense of your life outside the office. It's a culture our team actually advocates for; 99% of our people recommend Apparent as a great place to work.

What you can look forward to:

• Extra leave: Enjoy paid Summer Days for you and Reproductive Health Leave.
• Growth and mentorship: Access to training, development, coaching and industry events.
• Progressive support: Gender-neutral paid parental leave and a commitment to genuine pay equity.
• Community impact: Opportunities to get involved in pro-bono programs and volunteer work.
• Wellbeing programs: Physical and mental health initiatives, including an EAP and RUOK? Day activities.

We're also leaning into what's next by actively embracing AI across our roles, using it to enhance our expertise and keep both our agency and our clients at the forefront of the industry.

We have an entrepreneurial spirit and we know the best work doesn't always fit into neat, tidy boxes. Neither should you. If you're a pro at your craft (or looking for a mentor who is) and a genuine collaborator ready to deliver something undeniable, let's talk.

About the Role:

We are looking for an Account Director or a Senior Account Manager ready to step up with an interest in AI and Tech. You'll be leading integrated campaigns across social, event content, video, product marketing, product demos, animation and motion for our Google client.

The day to day looks like:

• Own the day-to-day client relationship on our Google team, interrogating briefs, negotiating budgets, and earning client trust as a proactive, solutions-oriented partner.
• Work closely with strategists, creatives, producers to develop and lead brilliant strategic and creative outputs.
• Oversee complex projects from end-to-end. A strong understanding of ensuring projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Share and build knowledge in the AI and tech space and use these insights and key client project learnings to inform proactive client work.
• Identify new opportunities for growth across key clients.

You will need to:

• Be an experienced Account Director or a SAM ready to step up with a minimum of 4-5 years' creative agency experience, ideally from a social, digital or integrated background.
• Exhibit strong project leadership skills, a solid marketing background, and a creative mindset.
• Excel in communication, both written and verbal, and are confident in presenting to clients.
• Have a track record in developing strong relationships both internally with your team and with clients.
• Be happy working from our Eveleigh office from Tuesday through to Thursday with the option of hybrid work from home days.
• Hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and have a passion for continuous learning and growth.

We look forward to hearing from you. - The team at Apparent