Account Director Design

About Us

Established in 1984, Nike Communications is a female-founded creative communications firm specializing in the marketing of prestige brands. We create meaningful connections between some of the world’s most iconic brands and their audiences by utilizing diverse perspectives to develop culturally relevant client campaigns. We believe differences fuel the creative spirit; that by embracing diverse perspectives and cultures, innovation can flourish, and creativity will shine through in each story we tell.

Differences fuel the creative spirit.

At Nike Communications, we recognize that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical components to our success, and we are deeply committed to creating a workplace that values and supports the unique talents and perspectives of every individual. We are passionate about building an agency that truly reflects the diversity of our world, and we firmly believe that fostering a culture of inclusivity and equity is a fundamental responsibility shared by everyone within our agency.

Join our Lifestyle, Home & Design team as a New York-based Account Director! Dive into a dynamic role. Your chance to fuel the creative spirit starts here!

• Media Relations Mastery
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  Leads by example in securing earned media, focusing on marquee feature stories in top national outlets and emerging media platforms, while driving the team to surpass annual KPIs to amplify brand recognition.
• Team Mentorship & Development
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  Supports the growth and advancement of the account team through mentoring, development, and retention efforts.
• Client Engagement & Industry Expertise
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  Leverages industry expertise to anticipate client needs, becoming a trusted partner in their success, while proactively addressing opportunities and challenges with strategic solutions.
• Collaborative & Communicative
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  Partners with both creative teams within Nike Communications, as well as external creative agencies on client initiatives.
• Strategic Counsel
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  Provides strategic guidance to clients, collaborating with agency partners to develop and execute impactful communication and creative campaigns, enhancing brand reputation and visibility.
• Brand Collaborations & Partnerships
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  Leads the ideation, execution, and recommendation of brand collaborations, partnerships, talent-led campaigns, event strategies, and brand connections, leveraging creativity to resonate with key media and target audiences.
• Business Development
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  Proactively identifies new business leads and opportunities, developing proposals and presentations.

• Professional Experience
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  Brings at least five years of full-time experience in public relations and media relations.
• Passion & Industry Knowledge
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  Genuine enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of Luxury Home & Design industries, with a proven track record of delivering impactful stories across diverse media.
• Build & Maintain Lasting Relationships
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  Cultivates and maintains genuine relationships with top media outlets, key freelance writers, and people of influence, fostering trust and mutual respect. Your ability to connect with others strengthens our network and enhances our clients’ reputation.
• Leadership & Event Management Expertise
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  Exemplifies proficiency in team management and orchestrating events/programs exceeding a budget of $1M+, showcasing adept organizational skills and strategic resource allocation.
• Travel Flexibility
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  Embraces opportunities to travel for work-related events or meetings, allowing for engagement and collaboration across diverse settings.
• Communication Skills
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  Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills online and in-person. Spanish speaking and writing skills would be a huge plus for this role.
• Media Landscape Mastery
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  Possesses a comprehensive understanding of the media landscape, including print, online, broadcast and new-media (i.e. podcast) channels, enabling effective media outreach and engagement.

• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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  Embodies the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion; demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and the ability to work with people from diverse…