Account Director, Design & Technology

Partnering with Aquent, we are seeking a visionary leader for a pioneering platform dedicated to empowering creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators worldwide. This organization provides a vital ecosystem for bringing groundbreaking ideas to life, fostering a vibrant community where creativity and technology converge to shape the future. In this pivotal role, you will directly impact the success of countless innovative projects, serving as a trusted advisor and forging meaningful partnerships that guide transformative ideas from concept to market. Your strategic vision and relationship-building prowess will be instrumental in nurturing a thriving community and expanding the reach of groundbreaking innovation.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our team and play a pivotal role in nurturing a thriving community of visionary creators. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to be instrumental in forging meaningful partnerships, expanding industry relationships, and identifying high-potential opportunities. You will serve as a trusted advisor, guiding organizations and individuals as they bring their transformative ideas to market, directly impacting the success and growth of countless innovative projects.

What You'll Do

• Build and cultivate strong relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, designers, product innovators, and technology leaders.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners and strategic opportunities.
• Manage relationships with key accounts, ensuring an exceptional experience while driving long-term engagement and retention.
• Track outreach activity and account progress efficiently within CRM systems.
• Serve as a prominent ambassador within the Design & Technology community through active networking, thought leadership, and industry involvement.
• Develop educational resources, best practices, and impactful programs that support community growth and development.
• Identify and create opportunities to educate and inspire creators through engaging workshops, webinars, presentations, and events.
• Establish impactful partnerships with accelerators, incubators, educational institutions, industry organizations, and innovation hubs.
• Expand referral networks through strategic collaborations that amplify reach and impact.
• Strengthen visibility within key creative and technology ecosystems, positioning the organization at the forefront of innovation.
• Represent the organization at leading conferences, trade shows, networking events, and speaking engagements.
• Develop meaningful relationships with industry leaders and prospective partners, fostering collaboration and growth.
• Leverage events strategically to generate new business opportunities and enhance brand awareness.
• Contribute to shaping category strategy and identifying new avenues for growth and expansion.
• Drive acquisition, retention, and engagement initiatives that foster a vibrant and active community.
• Research market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge.
• Partner seamlessly with Product, Marketing, Communications, and Customer Success teams to continuously improve the customer experience.
• Advocate for customer needs by providing valuable market feedback and insights to internal teams.
• Support product launches, pilot programs, and adoption initiatives among strategic customers, ensuring successful implementation.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop compelling customer success stories and promotional initiatives.
• Showcase innovative projects and highlight community achievements, inspiring others.
• Support campaigns designed to attract new creators and strengthen engagement within the community.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Design, Technology, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, or a closely related industry.
• A strong network and established credibility within the Design & Technology ecosystem.
• Proven success in business development, strategic partnerships, account management, community engagement, or driving strategic growth.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing data-driven outreach strategies.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to engage diverse audiences ranging from executive leaders to large public groups.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to identify high-potential opportunities and drive them to fruition.
• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Experience as a founder, entrepreneur, product creator, or innovator.
• Existing relationships within emerging technology, industrial design, consumer products, hardware, manufacturing, or startup communities.
• A genuine passion for innovation, creativity, and helping ideas become reality.

Why You'll Thrive Here

• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with some of the most innovative creators and companies in the industry.
• High visibility within the organization and extensive cross-functional collaboration.
• Engage in meaningful work that directly helps bring groundbreaking ideas to life.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and broad industry exposure.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on innovation and making a real impact.

About Skill

Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to benefits such as health benefit contributions, retirement plans with match and flexible spending accounts.

Skill is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.