Client Director - Freelance

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services. With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and applications that capture the imagination, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

Client leadership at AKQA builds trusted partnerships, provides cross-functional direction, and ensures our teams deliver exceptional work that meets both client ambition and cultural relevance. Client Directors are the connective tissue between client and team, guiding relationships with steadiness and care, corralling multidisciplinary talent, and keeping everyone focused on the work that matters most. They lead with judgment and diplomacy, earning trust through substance and follow-through.

We are seeking a Freelance Client Director to lead the relationship with one of the most prestigious and beloved names in the world of sport, a client whose brand is synonymous with tradition, excellence, and a deep reverence for the game. AKQA designs the look, feel, and creative vision for the client's digital experiences, partnering closely with the client and their implementation teams to bring the work to life. This is a role that calls for a steady, diplomatic leader who can collaborate seamlessly with other partners and vendors, protect the integrity of a cherished brand, and keep the entire team focused on delivering with excellence. This is a freelance role from ASAP through December 18, 2026.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Serve as the primary client leadership contact, building and maintaining a trusted, enduring partnership grounded in credibility and care
• Provide cross-functional direction to the team, corralling multidisciplinary talent and keeping everyone focused on the priorities that matter most
• Collaborate seamlessly with the client's implementation teams and other partners and vendors, leading with diplomacy and a spirit of true partnership
• Protect and uphold the integrity of a cherished, tradition-rich brand across all digital experiences
• Navigate the seasonal rhythms of the engagement, ramping and managing the team effectively through periods of changing intensity
• Ensure the work consistently meets the client's high standards for craft, quality, and creative excellence
• Anticipate needs, manage expectations, and keep initiatives on track from planning through delivery

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Significant client leadership experience within an agency environment, with a track record of leading relationships and multidisciplinary teams
• Digital product and services experience is a must, with a strong understanding of how design and implementation partners work together to bring digital experiences to life
• Strong team management skills, with the ability to corral, motivate, and align a team, including through seasonal ramp-ups
• A diplomatic, steady presence; you lead with substance and partnership rather than force, and you collaborate well alongside other vendors and partners
• Familiarity with and appreciation for the game of golf is strongly preferred; the client knows the game deeply and holds a high standard for those who do too
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the judgment to advise, align, and keep everyone focused on the prize
• Proactive, organized, and calm under pressure, with the ability to adapt to a changing landscape
• Collaborative, trustworthy, and motivated by protecting and elevating a beloved brand

Location & Commitment

• Fully remote; must be available to work Eastern Time hours
• Occasional travel for one or two on-site visits may be required
• ASAP through December 18, 2026
• 40 hours/week
• Expected weekly compensation: 3,200 to 3,600 USD