About
The Design Collective is a communications and marketing partner for design-focussed brands. We work across multiple disciplines to deliver creative campaigns, public relations and brand development for our clients.
We operate as an extension of our clients' teams, offering strategic advice, meticulous execution and long-term impact.
The Role
The Account Manager plays a central role in the agency, supporting the two company directors with the strategic development and day-to-day management of client accounts.
You will lead key accounts independently, oversee the Press Officer and ensure impactful campaigns are delivered with efficiency and to a high standard.
This role requires strategic thinking, strong media relationships and confident client management.
Key Responsibilities
· Account Leadership: lead day-to-day management of allocated accounts, delivering effective communications strategies.
· Client Communication: act as primary point of contact for selected clients, building long-term relationships. Provide strategic advice and ensure monthly activity plans are delivered efficiently.
· Strategy: create and present strategies in line with client objectives and broader brand and commercial goals. Develop and implement tailored cross-channel campaigns, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.
· Media relations: generate and pitch compelling story ideas to deliver quality coverage. Maintain and grow senior-level media relationships and arrange regular editor briefings.
· Content Creation: prepare considered press releases and copy for clients, and ensure all visual and written collateral is on brand. Manage photoshoots where required.
· Events: conceptualise and manage engaging client events that strengthen media and industry relationships.
· Press Office: oversee press officer and ensure smooth running of press office, and effective delegation of tasks.
· Reporting: prepare monthly client reports with clear analysis and insight.
· Social Media: advise clients on social media strategy, staying informed about evolving digital tools and trends. Contribute to The Design Collective's Instagram presence.
· Industry intelligence: maintain a strong understanding of the design industry landscape in the UK and internationally, as well as the broader cultural landscape, identifying opportunities for clients.
Person Description
· Minimum 4 years' PR experience in the fields of design, interiors, architecture or luxury lifestyle (in-house or agency).
· Experience managing accounts independently.
· Strong media relationships.
· Highly organised, ambitious and proactive, with the confidence to take ownership and operate independently.
· Creative, strategic and commercially aware, understanding how communications supports brand growth.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail.
· A genuine passion for interiors / design / architecture / art and an in-depth knowledge of the industry.
The Design Collective is an equal opportunities employer and also offers flexible working.
This role has scope for career progression, developing into Senior Account Manager and then Account Director.
This is primarily a remote role, with weekly team days in London and regular in-person client and press meetings. Soho Works membership is provided.