Client Director (Branding)

TL;DR

Client Director (Branding): Leading key client relationships and brand-led business transformation with an accent on strategic alignment and service excellence. Focus on steering cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in scope while solving complex business problems through the lens of brand.

Location: Must be based in or near San Francisco, hybrid role (in-office 4 days/week)

Salary: $125,000–$175,000

Company

hirify.global is a world-leading brand consultancy, part of WPP, that solves complex business problems through design, strategy, and experience.

What you will do

• Lead key client relationships, becoming an expert on their organization and brand needs.
• Align client business requirements with agency capabilities to drive growth and opportunity.
• Deliver service excellence across all brand engagements and client touchpoints.
• Collaborate seamlessly with strategy, design, naming, research, and engagement functions.
• Steer project teams to ensure all deliverables meet strict quality, scope, and budget requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading client projects within a brand or design agency.
• Must be able to work on-site in the San Francisco studio (hybrid, 4 days/week).
• Strong project management capability with a track record of meeting tight deadlines.
• Strategic and intellectual agility to connect business outcomes with creative solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive competitive benefits package provided by WPP.
• Collaborative, creativity-focused office environment centered on in-person connection.
• Commitment to an equal opportunity, respectful, and inclusive culture.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact brand transformation projects.