Agency Campaign Director

We're searching for an Agency Campaign Director to join our team and lead our efforts in creating and managing award-winning campaigns. In this role, you will be the key driver behind our agency's strategy for targeting, developing and launching work that is not only impactful but also crafted to shine in the award circuit.

About Us

Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency designed to ignite people's obsession in great products. From our headquarters in Austin, TX, we work with highly ambitious brands like Tanqueray, Nike, and Shiner Beer to infuse cultural value and drive desire at every interaction point, increasing their fandom and helping them make things people want. Bakery is a 2022 and 2024 AdAge Small Agency of the Year.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy Development: Develop and execute a comprehensive holistic campaigns strategy, identifying key opportunities across our client roster for impactful work worthy of national and global recognition.
• Project Management: Oversee the structure and management of creative projects under your purview, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and creative quality meet the high standards we've set for them.
• Collaboration: Work closely with creative directors, strategists, and production teams to identify projects with the most potential and guide them from concept to execution with a focus on client impact, fame potential and award criteria.
• Industry Research: Stay updated on trends, PR demand, and creative work judging criteria to inform our creative approach and ensure our best work is competitive.
• Submission Management: Lead the entire awards submission process, driving our team through selecting categories, preparing entry materials, and crafting compelling case studies and narratives that highlight our work's impact and innovation.
• Results Analysis: Track and analyze the performance of the agency's leading work, providing insights and recommendations for future improvement.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in project management and/ or account management in a creative agency environment.
• Strong experience not just creating great work but pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the industry that can get recognized at Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clios and more.
• Deep, encyclopedic understanding of the advertising and creative industry.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Creative and strategic thinker with a passion for excellence and an eye for detail.
• Excellent writing skills, particularly in crafting compelling narratives and winning case studies.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K + match
• Unlimited Vacation Time
• Summer Retreats
• Pet-Friendly Office
• Yearly Creative Stipend
• No Time Tracking!