Account Director – West Coast

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary liaison for gaming clients, serving as the senior contact for publishers, platforms, and gaming brands.

• Comprehend clients' release schedules, player communities, and business objectives.

• Lead and mentor an expanding account team across different time zones.

• Supervise account profitability and growth.

• Identify avenues for enhancing client relationships.

• Ensure timely, budget-conscious delivery of work that meets the highest standards.

• Direct innovative, socially-driven campaigns, creator programs, and launch activations.

• Leverage professional networks to facilitate new business opportunities and support pitches.

• Help position NewGen as a preferred gaming partner on the West Coast.

• Collaborate with creative, strategy, influencer, and production teams in both the US and UK.

• Contribute to the expansion of NewGen's presence in the US and on the West Coast.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of experience managing significant accounts or global clients in a dynamic agency setting.

• Proven track record in leading gaming clients (publishers, platforms, hardware, or esports) in social, influencer, or creator initiatives.

• Extensive knowledge of gaming creators, streaming platforms, and player communities.

• Strong network within the West Coast gaming and creator landscape.

• Demonstrated success in growing accounts and acquiring new business or pitching creative campaigns.

• Experience with game launches, live-ops, creator programs, or esports activations.

• Ability to convert creative concepts into quantifiable business outcomes.

• Familiarity with influencer marketing and content strategies across various platforms.

• Outstanding presentation and communication abilities.

• Experience in mentoring or developing junior team members, including those working remotely.

• Proficient with project management tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• 30 days of vacation (excluding federal holidays), along with an office closure during the December holidays outside of vacation days.

• Comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental, and vision).

• Retirement plan options (401k, IRA).

• Paid time off for vacation, sick days, and public holidays.

• Family leave benefits (maternity and paternity).

• Opportunities for training and professional development.

• Remote-first work environment.

• Regular travel to client locations, industry events, and the New York office.