Creative Business - Account Manager

Dsigntank; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

DSIGNTANK in Barcelona is seeking a commercially minded account manager to connect clients with our creative and technical teams. Build trusted relationships with brands and manufacturers, nurture opportunities, and drive projects forward through clear communication.

You will participate in meetings, proposals and presentations, coordinate with designers and engineers, and manage milestones from proposal to prototypes. Fluent in Spanish and English; 2–5 years in client-facing roles required.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2-5 years of experience in account management, business development or client-facing project coordination.
• Experience collaborating with creative, design, innovation or product-development teams.
• Persuasive communication, active listening, empathy and confidence working across different perspectives.
• Commercial initiative, practical organisation, growing independence and patience with long-term relationships.
• Genuine interest in design, art, architecture, fashion, lifestyle or distinctive products.
• Fluent Spanish and English for meetings and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with brands, manufacturers and partners; identify opportunities and nurture conversations through long commercial cycles.
• Take part in client meetings, proposals and presentations; communicate the value and story behind concepts developed by the studio.
• Connect clients, designers and technical specialists, helping agree priorities and next steps while respecting each person’s expertise.
• Track essential project milestones, from proposal to prototypes or industrialisation, anticipating obstacles and keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Bring energy, curiosity and fresh ideas to strengthen relationships and the way the studio works.

Skills

Client relationship management

Communication

Opportunity spotting

Commercial initiative

Fluent Spanish

Job description

Connect ideas, people and opportunities. Help turn design into business.

AtDSIGNTANK, we believe design is more than creating objects. It is about challenging conventions, exploring new possibilities and transforming ideas into products with distinctive identities and commercial potential.

We are a design think tank working internationally with brands and manufacturers across the packaging industry, combining creative exploration, product innovation and business development. Our work spans product design, packaging innovation and intellectual property development, connecting ideas with business opportunities.

If you are passionate about design and inspired by connecting people, creativity and business, we would love to meet you.

Do you enjoy building client relationships, spotting opportunities and working with creative people? We are looking for commercial curiosity, initiative and an appreciation of design. You do not need to be a designer to understand and champion a great idea.

Your mission

You will connect our clients with our creative and technical teams, nurture commercial relationships, develop opportunities and help projects move forward through clear communication and effective collaboration.

What you will do:

• Build trusted relationships with brands, manufacturers and partners; identify opportunities and nurture conversations through long commercial cycles.
• Take part in client meetings, proposals and presentations; communicate the value and story behind concepts developed by the studio.
• Connect clients, designers and technical specialists, helping agree priorities and next steps while respecting each person’s expertise.
• Track essential project milestones, from proposal to prototypes or industrialisation, anticipating obstacles and keeping stakeholders aligned.
• Bring energy, curiosity and fresh ideas to strengthen relationships and the way the studio works.

What you bring

• Approximately 2-5 years of experience in account management, business development or client-facing project coordination.
• Experience collaborating with creative, design, innovation or product-development teams.
• Persuasive communication, active listening, empathy and confidence working across different perspectives.
• Commercial initiative, practical organisation, growing independence and patience with long-term relationships.
• Genuine interest in design, art, architecture, fashion, lifestyle or distinctive products.
• Fluent Spanish and English for meetings and presentations.

Nice to have

• Experience in design studios, premium packaging, fragrance, beauty, beverages or bespoke projects.
• International client exposure or familiarity with intellectual property and licensing.

What you will find here

• An international, collaborative studio where ideas become commercial opportunities.
• Direct contact with brands, manufacturers and creative professionals.
• Room to learn, take ownership and grow your commercial judgement.
• Barcelona (22@); year-round intensive schedule, 8:00 am-3:00 pm; occasional travel (~10%).
• Indicative fixed salary: €35,000-€40,000 gross per year, depending on experience and fit.

Ready to connect creativity and business? We would love to hear your story and what you could bring to Dsigntank.