Account Director – Art, Design and Culture

The Independents

. Act as a senior cultural and strategic advisor to clients .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading strategic PR programs, cultivating relationships with top-tier media, and delivering impactful storytelling across art, design, and culture. Proven ability to manage complex projects and mentor teams while driving agency growth through innovative strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Senior-Level PR ExperienceClient Counseling SkillsCultural FluencyWriting and Presentation SkillsTrend Identification

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Soft Skills

Solutions-OrientedHighly OrganizedPositive CharismaSelf-MotivationEnthusiasm

Industry Keywords

ArtDesignArchitectureCultureLuxury LifestyleMedia RelationshipsCampaign Impact MeasurementExperiential ActivationsCultural PartnershipsInfluencer Engagements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a senior cultural and strategic advisor to clients
Develop and lead strategic PR programs across product launches, brand announcements, showroom openings, experiential moments and cultural and industry milestones
Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, digital platforms, tastemakers and cultural voices
Secure high-impact coverage, awards and long-lead opportunities
Represent clients at press previews, trade fairs, industry events, cultural moments and other key industry platforms
Build consultative client partnerships and deliver PR strategy, trend intelligence and creative storytelling
Lead and mentor account teams
Oversee high-impact campaigns, press previews, showroom openings, cultural partnerships, experiential activations and influencer/editor engagements
Identify emerging trends, cultural conversations and media opportunities
Contribute to agency growth and new business, including strategic recommendations and pitches
Measure and communicate campaign impact using qualitative and quantitative media metrics

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven senior-level PR experience across art, design, architecture, interiors, culture and/or luxury lifestyle, ideally within an agency environment
Deep, active relationships with top-tier media across design, art, architecture, culture and lifestyle, with a demonstrated ability to secure meaningful, high-impact coverage
Strong cultural fluency and point of view
Ability to identify emerging trends, cultural conversations and unexpected connections
Ability to translate business objectives and brand positioning into compelling narratives, campaigns and proactive media opportunities
Exceptional client counseling skills
Excellent writing and presentation skills
Experience managing, developing and motivating junior and mid-level talent
Commercially minded and entrepreneurial
Highly organized and solutions-oriented, comfortable managing multiple complex projects, priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Genuine passion for art, design and culture
Positive charisma, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a keen sense of aesthetics

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
401K Employer Match program
Commuter Benefits
Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days
Company-wide closure last week of the year
10 Federal Holidays Observed
Hybrid Office Schedule