Freelance Account Director- CPG

Freelance Account Director - CPG

We’re seeking a Freelance Account Director to join our Chicago team (Hybrid - 4 days in-office) on a fixed‑term contract, with the possibility of extension or conversion to full‑time based on business needs and performance.

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast‑moving CPG environments, enjoys partnering closely with clients and creatives, and can step in quickly to lead integrated work at scale.

• Lead the day‑to‑day stewardship of a major CPG brand across brand, promotional, seasonal, social and digital work.
• Act as a trusted client partner, confidently guiding senior stakeholders.
• Partner closely with an SVP, Account Director to grow the business in a competitive landscape.
• Translate business objectives into clear briefs, strong strategic direction and actionable feedback.
• Oversee scopes, timelines, budgets and cross‑functional work streams.
• Collaborate seamlessly with creative, strategy, media, production and analytics teams.
• Mentor and support mid‑level and junior talent while keeping work moving efficiently and on time.

• Proven leadership on large, complex CPG accounts with heavy production demands.
• Deep experience delivering integrated campaigns across broadcast, digital video, social, print and OOH.
• Comfort using data, performance insights, and retail considerations to inform creative decisions.
• Polished communicator with strong client presence and sound judgment.
• Calm, solution‑oriented leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments.
• Strong financial stewardship across scopes, burn, forecasting and staffing.

• A fresh strategic or cultural perspective that elevates audience relevance.
• Strong storytelling and creative‑evaluation instincts within retail environments.
• Experience with high‑volume social content, talent‑driven work or creator ecosystems.
• A track record of introducing smarter processes or efficiencies.

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.

Compensation Range: $46.81 - $71.78 hourly. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. 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 Final date to receive applications for this job posting will be 07/01/2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.