Senior Project Director - Luxury Brand Campaigns

Private Company, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Agency is seeking a Project Director with agency experience across luxury clients, ideally some experience in the beauty space. This role combines senior client partnership with hands-on program leadership.

You will serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, oversee planning, resourcing, and financial performance, and manage a team of project and program managers. The role emphasizes owning client relationships, guiding program strategy, and maintaining integrity of

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of program or project management experience in an agency environment.
• Must have substantial agency experience and direct ownership of client relationships.
• Experience mentoring PMs or other team members is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary day‑to‑day contact for assigned clients and build trusted relationships.
• Lead program status discussions, priorities, and trade‑offs with confidence.
• Translate client goals into internal direction and keep dashboards and reports up to date.
• Identify risks and growth opportunities and present solutions.
• Convert business objectives into work plans, milestones and KPIs.
• Coordinate workflows across strategy, creative, and media for launches and campaigns.
• Oversee structured reviews, approvals, and ensure clear decisions.
• Manage, coach, and develop the PM team and assist in hiring and growth planning.

Skills

Client management

Stakeholder communication

Brand sensibility

Leadership

Job description

Digital Agency is seeking a Project Director with agency experience across luxury clients, ideally some experience in the beauty space. This role combines senior client partnership with hands-on program leadership.

You will serve as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, oversee planning, resourcing, and financial performance, and manage a team of project and program managers. The role emphasizes owning client relationships, guiding program strategy, and maintaining integrity of