Creative Account Manager

Genesis Recruitment Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis Recruitment Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Account Manager or Project Manager to oversee packaging artwork projects from brief to print. You will coordinate with clients, internal studios, and printers to keep multiple projects moving and on schedule.

The role requires strong organisation, proactive communication, and the ability to manage several stakeholders and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging/artwork environments is preferred.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Managing packaging artwork projects from brief through to final approval and print
• Building relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Creating and managing critical paths, timings and project trackers
• Translating client requirements into clear studio briefs
• Coordinating artwork approvals and resolving studio queries
• Identifying and escalating risks that could impact deadlines
• Working with cutter guides, pack formats, print methods and colour requirements
• Driving consistency and quality across packaging ranges
• Attending project and production meetings and providing status updates

Skills

Account management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

I’m currently looking to speak with experienced Account Managers / Project Managers for an opportunity with a well-established packaging and artwork business based in Leeds.

This is a hands‑on client services role, managing the delivery of packaging artwork projects from initial brief through to final print, working closely with the client, internal studio teams, printers and other key stakeholders.

You’ll be responsible for keeping multiple projects moving, ensuring artwork is delivered accurately and on time, identifying potential issues before they impact launch dates and making sure everyone involved has clear and accurate information throughout the process.

The role will involve:

• Managing packaging artwork projects from brief through to final approval and print
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams
• Creating and managing critical paths, timings and project trackers
• Translating client requirements into clear and accurate studio briefs
• Coordinating artwork approvals and resolving studio queries
• Identifying and escalating risks that could impact deadlines or launches
• Working with cutter guides, pack formats, print methods and colour requirements
• Driving consistency and quality across packaging ranges
• Attending project and production meetings and providing detailed status updates

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident managing multiple stakeholders and deadlines. You’ll need excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm and solutions-focused in a fast‑paced environment.

Previous experience within packaging, artwork, reprographics, print or a similar creative production environment would be particularly relevant.

If you’re an Account Manager or Project Manager with packaging/artwork experience and would be interested in hearing more,