I have a lovely agency working with one of the UK's largest food retailers .. I am looking for account managers WITH food packaging design and adaptive rather than artwork please.
Creative Account Manager
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Own and be responsible for ensuring that all Design and Adaptive projects are managed
professionally.
● Collaborate with clients or internal stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables,
scope, and timelines.
● Translate client briefs into actionable project plans, ensuring clarity on objectives and
expectations.
● Work with creative leads, designers, and delivery team to align project scope with
available resources.
● Monitor progress daily/weekly and adjust plans proactively to meet deadlines.
● Act as the central point of contact between creative teams (design, copy, art direction,
production) and stakeholders.
● Provide regular project updates and escalate any risk to launch
● Maintain regular updates with clients or account teams, managing expectations and
approvals.
● Review work for consistency against brief, brand guidelines, and client feedback.
● Coordinate internal reviews (e.g., design, creative artwork, QC) before submission.
● Identify and escalate issues (creative misalignment, resource gaps, scope creep) early.
● Support commercial conversations with account teams when additional time/costs arise.
● Ensure compliance with internal systems (e.g., file naming, project codes, version control).
● Attending client briefing and presentation meetings alongside other client team members
● Help promote a quality culture, and performance improvement, throughout the business.
● Adhere to the company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
● Observe our Company Values and positively promote these within your daily activities.
KILLS & EXPERIENCE
● 3-5 years experience in a project management role within a creative packaging
environment.
● People Management experience
● Organisation & Time Management: Highly organised, able to juggle competing priorities
and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
● Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable liaising
with creatives, clients, and stakeholders at all levels.
● Problem Solving: Calm under pressure with strong decision-making skills and a
solutions-focused approach.
● Attention to Detail: Meticulous in tracking deliverables, checking outputs, and ensuring
accuracy across all stages of work.
● Brief Interpretation: Able to translate complex or creative briefs into clear deliverables and
timelines.
● Creative Understanding: Good grasp of creative processes and terminology
● Stakeholder Management: Skilled at managing feedback, facilitating approvals, and
keeping all parties aligned.
You must have food packaging experience to apply for this