Brand Strategy EVP & Client Leadership

Publicis Groupe; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 149,340 - 239,148; Full time

Job summary

Turner Duckworth in New York is seeking an SVP, Account Director to lead senior client partnerships, guide branding and packaging programs, and elevate creative and commercial outcomes. You will unite strategy, design, and client teams, build confidence with stakeholders, and mentor cross-disciplinary groups while stewarding budgets and timelines in a fast-paced agency setting.

You will drive strategic decisions, foster collaboration across disciplines, and maintain excellence in client service,

Qualifications

• Extensive branding and visual identity expertise.
• Experience guiding Fortune 500 clients.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead key client relationships with strategy and creative leadership.
• Advise on branding, visual identity, and packaging design systems.
• Deliver clear, compelling presentations that build alignment and momentum.
• Bring Turner Duckworth's vision, values, and standards to life through every client engagement.
• Build strong partnerships across Publicis Groupe, fostering coordination when work spans multiple disciplines.
• Champion ambitious, high-quality creative work and translate client feedback into clear direction.

Skills

Relationship-building

Brand strategy

Client leadership

Presentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

AI fluency

Budgeting

Industry knowledge

Job description

Turner Duckworth in New York is seeking an SVP, Account Director to lead senior client partnerships, guide branding and packaging programs, and elevate creative and commercial outcomes. You will unite strategy, design, and client teams, build confidence with stakeholders, and mentor cross-disciplinary groups while stewarding budgets and timelines in a fast-paced agency setting.

You will drive strategic decisions, foster collaboration across disciplines, and maintain excellence in client service,