Senior Vice President, Account Director

Company description Turner Duckworth is behind the brand identities for some of the world’s most iconic brands

Chances are you know our work already

You'll find it on-shelf, online, on-the-go, in home, out of home and sometimes in your pocket

We build brands that are distinct, memorable, and have genuine personality, ones that are easy to understand but also intriguing, that tell a story or make you think

We help brands to become utterly distinctive and deeply embedded in culture

We define strategies, visual identities, assets, and expressions for how brands behave in any channel, at any time, in any market

As brand partners with over 30 years of experience, we believe that whatever you make, make it Like Nothing Else

Turner Duckworth is looking for an SVP, Account Director to join our New York team

About You You are a subject matter expert in branding and visual identity design with deep experience guiding Fortune 500 clients

You combine strategic thinking, creative advocacy, and business acumen to build trusted partnerships and deliver exceptional work

You bring teams together around a clear vision, drive alignment, and create the conditions for both creative excellence and commercial success

You are a collaborative, optimistic leader who inspires confidence and elevates those around you

What You Bring Passion for design, culture, and the role brands play in people’s lives Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to earn trust and influence clients, partners, and teams Proven success leading complex client engagements and multiple workstreams with confidence, agility, and composure A collaborative approach that brings together strategy, creative, and client teams around shared goals Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at every level Curiosity about cultural, consumer, and technology trends shaping brands and customer experiences Sound judgment, strategic thinking, and a proactive approach to solving problems Strong business and operational acumen, including experience developing scopes, managing budgets, and forecasting Fluency with AI tools and the ability to apply them effectively to improve efficiency, quality, and impact What You’ll Do Account Leadership & Client Partnership Lead key client relationships in partnership with strategy and creative leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor on branding, visual identity, and packaging design system programs, helping clients navigate complex decisions with clarity and confidence

Deliver clear, compelling presentations that build alignment, confidence, and momentum

Bring Turner Duckworth's vision, values, and standards to life through every client engagement

Build strong partnerships across Publicis Groupe, fostering coordination and alignment when work spans multiple disciplines

Creative Excellence Champion ambitious, high-quality creative work, building client confidence and advocacy throughout the creative process

Partner with creative and strategy teams to translate client feedback into clear direction that strengthens the work without compromising its integrity

Shape presentations, workshops, and key deliverables to ensure clarity, rigor, and impact

Help teams navigate complex stakeholder environments through thoughtful planning and stakeholder engagement

Support clients and creative teams through the design testing process, advising on best practices

Partner with account and creative leadership to ensure teams are appropriately resourced to deliver exceptional work

Finance & Operations Manage the financial health of client engagements, including scoping, budgeting, profitability, and commercial planning

Navigate client conversations related to scope, budgets, contracts, and financial matters with confidence and sound judgment

Maintain operational rigor across forecasting, resource planning, billing, revenue recognition, and financial reporting

Drive organic growth by identifying opportunities that create value for clients while expanding and strengthening the business

The Details Full-time, benefits-eligible position Reports to the EVP, Managing Director 15+ years of experience in a branding and design agency setting Deep experience in brand identity, packaging, and design systems Must be based in or willing to relocate to New York City; hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in studio Occasional client travel required (up to 25%) Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger

It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization

We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive

Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Compensation Range: USD $149,340.00 - USD $239,148.00/Annually

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting

This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation

Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time

Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met

Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met

For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off

The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 8/28/2026.