Account Director

Account Director

This position offers remote work from Los Angeles/New York/Denver.
Movement Strategy is seeking a strategic, client-facing leader with a background in either account management or brand strategy to oversee a key fashion client pod. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of relationship-building, creative execution, and operational oversightand knows how to lead integrated teams to deliver social-first work that drives results. Reporting to the Group Lead, the Pod Lead ensures clarity across workstreams, partners closely with department leads, and drives campaign performance from brief through execution.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the fashion industry, social media marketing, digital advertising, and integrated campaigns, along with leadership skills to foster collaboration across teams. The Pod Lead acts as the key link between client business goals, the Group Lead, and the POD team's abilities, ensuring alignment, innovation, and efficiency.
Movement Strategy believes that social media is the most important marketing channel. At Movement, we lead the best brand social channels (like Netflix, Amazon, WarnerMedia, Intuit, and more) to make award-winning social-centric work that breaks through the cultural zeitgeist and drives unparalleled brand growth. Our vision is to create a future where brands add real value to every community they touch - and our employees get to be a part of creating that future. We have remote hubs in New York, Denver, and LA, and we span across the United States. Our team of high-performers thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and creativity is encouraged at every turn. We prioritize professional growth and development, offering continuous learning opportunities and a supportive atmosphere that empowers our teams to push boundaries and deliver exceptional results.
Key Focus Areas

Drive client business strategy, KPIs, and measurement framework.
Develop a deep understanding of all aspects of the POD's functions (creative, influencer, data, strategy & account management/pm).
Serve as the final decision-maker for all client work.
Uphold best-in-class creative output and excellence for the POD.
Balance creative excellence with operational discipline.
Set POD priorities and oversee project delivery and timeline management across all POD workstreams.
Own POD performance reporting and ensure accountability for results.
Implement operational rigor to optimize resource management, workflow efficiency, and process improvements.
Lead client experience throughout the full business/project cycle.
Centralize day-to-day client communication and relationship management.
Manage client input briefs and ensure accurate routing and execution.
Own and manage the Scope of Work (SOW) process.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between POD, Group Lead, and Centers of Excellence teams (known as COEs).
Step into or source coverage for cross-functional responsibilities as needed.
Ensure the integrity of work by identifying challenges and proactively finding solutions.
Review and approve all deliverables and outputs to ensure they meet accuracy and excellence standards.
Foster agency-wide collaboration across all disciplines to maintain the integrity of the POD model.
Identify opportunities for internal centers of excellence to enhance POD performance, processes, and quality standards. COEs include, process & delivery, production & design, business operation, innovation & technology, new business & growth, operations, ideation & storytelling, platforms, people & culture
Implement operational rigor to ensure efficient business performance, overseeing workflow optimization and process implementation.
Support burn report and utilization reviews, proactively flagging resource needs or fluctuations.
Oversee and track high-level budgets, vendor spend, and campaign investments.
Experience

7-10+ years of experience in social media marketing, digital advertising, or integrated marketing, with expertise in full-funnel social campaigns across paid, organic, influencer, and content marketing.
4+ years in leadership roles, managing cross-functional teams (social strategy, creative, influencer, paid media, data, and community engagement).
Proven ability to drive client business strategy, ensuring social-first KPIs, audience insights, and measurement frameworks are embedded into execution.
Deep understanding of platform algorithms, performance marketing, and content engagement strategies.
Strong experience in social media-driven brand storytelling and ensuring alignment with client business objectives.
Expertise in operational rigor, workflow optimization, and cross-functional collaboration within the POD.
Experience managing senior-level client relationships, overseeing social media roadmaps, campaign execution, and long-term growth strategies.
Financial management expertise, including budget oversight, media spend allocation, and efficiency tracking (burn reports, utilization, and OOP tracking).
Highly adaptable and solutions-focused, with experience in crisis management, change leadership, and evolving industry shifts.
Experience in Asana or similar project management tools.
Ideal Qualities

High-Energy & Driven

Passionate, curious, and confident with a strong desire to learn and lead.
Strategic Relationship Builder

Skilled at navigating client relationships and internal team dynamics with foresight.
Excellent Communicator

Clear, concise, and adaptable in all forms of communication, with the ability to present confidently.
Proactive & Solution-Oriented

A self-starter who identifies and seizes opportunities with a bias toward action.
Digital & Social Enthusiast

Passionate about the space and always looking for ways to innovate and advance the work.
Leadership & Influence

Proven ability to build strong relationships, lead teams, and drive client success through strategic guidance.
Collaborative & Inclusive

Fosters a diverse, open, and supportive team environment where different perspectives are valued.
Culture Contributor

Takes initiative to support colleagues, create a positive workplace, and mentor others.
Vision & Growth Mindset

Aligns teams with business goals, inspires innovation, and continuously pushes for improvement.
Operational & Business Acumen

Strong problem-solving skills, resource prioritization, and ability to drive efficiency.
Change Management & Resilience

Navigates evolving structures, leads through change, and stays focused on strategic goals.
Benefits & Perks

Movement Strategy's approach to the future of work: We embrace a remote culture and empower our employees to work wherever they feel most productive. To facilitate in-person collaboration, we have a partnership with WeWork which allows our employees to have a membership to any location nationwide. We recruit in our three main states of California, Colorado, and New York.
As a leader in social advertising, we rely on the creativity of our people to deliver the best work for our clients. In return, we invest in our employees by offering them a diverse suite of benefits from best-in-class carriers, with enough choice and flexibility to keep our team and their families healthy and happy today and tomorrow.
100% employer contribution for health (base plan), vision, and dental
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance & AD&D
Paid Parental Leave
Fully-Remote Agency
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Take-As-You-Need Paid Time Off
Take-As-You-Need Paid Mental Health Days
10 days minimum required off per year
Company Paid Holidays + More
Week-Long Winter Agency Closure
Support for continued education
New Business Referral Bonus
Movement Journey Program - Stipend for personal growth
Health and Wellness Program
WeWork Membership
Positive Impact and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committees
Employee Resource Groups