Account Lead

As a key member of the Mode team, the Account Lead is responsible for managing both client relationships and internal workflows, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality, strategically grounded work. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients, guiding the work from initial briefing through final delivery, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across creative, strategy, digital, and production.

The Account Lead is organized, strategic, and a strong communicator, who can bring clarity and connection across teams. They are capable of understanding and leading technical conversations with designers, developers, production artists, strategists, UX, creative, third-party vendors, and clients as necessary, and have the ability to distill complex discussions into actionable next steps.

Working across a range of clients and projects, both digital and traditional, the Account Lead helps build trust, drive results, and shape meaningful brand experiences along the way.

About the role:

Lead multiple projects from kickoff to delivery, ensuring work is delivered on time, on budget, and on strategy
Develop scopes of work, manage billing and budgets, and create clear, actionable briefs, project plans, and timelines
Navigate client challenges with confidence, providing proactive solutions and keeping teams aligned through clear communication
Build and maintain trusting, collaborative relationships within the agency, with clients, and between the two
Champion smart, results-driven work by guiding teams toward strategic, creative solutions that meet client goals and reflect Mode’s standards
Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business and industry to anticipate needs, exceed expectations, and add value beyond the ask
Collaborate closely with internal teams to integrate projects into broader agency workflows, proactively communicating needs and priorities
Forecast, manage, and track schedules and resources throughout the project lifecycle
Translate client feedback into clear next steps, keeping the team informed, projects moving, and potential roadblocks addressed early
Source, manage, and nurture vendor relationships from initiation through execution
In partnership with Account Supervisors as needed, ensure excellence across all aspects of delivery, from strategy and budget to execution and reporting

Benefits

5+ Weeks vacation per year (19 PTO days, 10 observed holidays)
100% Employee Medical Coverage
401(k) Plan with match
Hybrid office provides options: remote, in-office, or both
Summer Fridays
Vibrant culture with strong work/life balance

About you:

2-4 years direct agency-level experience managing large-scale, complex digital and traditional projects, as well as agency resourcing
Well-versed in agency process and organization
Strong, solutions-oriented leader, communicator, and connector
Knowledgeable and educated in the digital landscape (organic social, paid social, websites, etc.)
Proactive, enthusiastic, and empathetic team player
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and timelines
Exemplary in professionalism and poise
Courageous with questions to advance experience and impact
Calm under pressure and positive in the face of challenges
Adaptable and deliberate in approach to work and relationships

How to Apply

If this sounds like you and you want to grow alongside a talented team of smart, creative and fun people, please tell us how and why by applying here.

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to respond to all applicants but we will reach out to you if your portfolio and resume match the skills we’re looking for. No phone calls or visits please. No recruiters.