Account Director, Luxury Art & Culture PR

Karla Otto; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Office Schedule

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

401K Employer Match

Commuter Benefits

Paid Time Off

Year-end closure

Federal holidays

Job summary

Karla Otto in New York seeks an Account Director, Lifestyle – Art & Design, Culture and Hospitality to join our team. You will act as a senior advisor, develop strategic PR programs, and drive brand visibility across product launches, showroom openings, and cultural events.

You will cultivate deep media relationships, lead account teams, and shape storytelling that aligns with client objectives and commercial goals. This hybrid role offers a dynamic environment in the fashion and luxury space.

Qualifications

• Proven senior-level PR experience across art, design, architecture, interiors, culture and luxury lifestyle.
• Deep, active relationships with top-tier media across design, art, architecture, culture and lifestyle.
• Strong cultural fluency and point of view, with ability to identify emerging trends and connections.
• Strategic and creative thinker who translates objectives into campaigns and opportunities.
• Exceptional client counselor who can lead senior conversations and manage expectations.
• Natural storyteller and excellent writer/presenter with strong communication.
• Strong team leader with experience mentoring junior and mid-level talent.
• Commercially minded and entrepreneurial, with ability to grow accounts.
• Highly organized and solutions-oriented, capable of handling multiple projects.
• Genuinely passionate about art, design and culture.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior cultural and strategic advisor to clients, translating cultural intelligence into communications opportunities.
• Develop and lead strategic PR programs elevating brand visibility and driving commercial impact.
• Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, digital platforms, tastemakers and cultural voices to secure coverage.
• Serve as a trusted brand ambassador at press previews, trade fairs and industry events.
• Build client partnerships, delivering counsel, strategy, trend intelligence and storytelling.
• Lead and mentor account teams, supporting professional development of junior and mid-level talent.
• Oversee planning and execution of high-impact campaigns and moments.
• Identify emerging trends and translate them into narratives and ideas.
• Contribute to agency growth, pitches, and new business opportunities.
• Measure campaign impact with qualitative storytelling and quantitative metrics.

Skills

Senior PR experience

Media relations

Campaign strategy

Team leadership

Storytelling/writing

Job description

Karla Otto in New York seeks an Account Director, Lifestyle – Art & Design, Culture and Hospitality to join our team. You will act as a senior advisor, develop strategic PR programs, and drive brand visibility across product launches, showroom openings, and cultural events.

You will cultivate deep media relationships, lead account teams, and shape storytelling that aligns with client objectives and commercial goals. This hybrid role offers a dynamic environment in the fashion and luxury space.