Project / Account Manager - Freelance

We are looking for an experienced freelance AM/PM with a background in branding / advertising to join strategy-led global agency/ studio.

This role will involve being the link between clients and internal teams, managing the delivery of complex branding projects across strategy, naming, design, and digital. You'll build strong relationships, run workstreams end-to-end, and ensure every deliverable meets the high standards they are known for.

This role suits someone with AM to SAM-level experience who thrives in a fast-paced, creatively-driven environment. You'll be supported by senior leadership but expected to lead with confidence, stay ahead of the details, and keep both clients and internal teams aligned.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple branding and creative projects from start to finish, ensuring clear communication, timely delivery, and strategic alignment

• Act as the main day-to-day contact for clients, including senior stakeholders-building trust and ensuring clarity at every touchpoint

• Own project timelines, scopes, budgets, and resourcing-proactively problem-solving and managing expectations along the way

• Work closely with Strategy and Creative teams to translate business objectives into effective deliverables

• Prepare documentation including proposals, scopes, timelines, and status reports

• Support business development and pitch activity where needed

• Uphold the quality of work, ensuring deliverables consistently meet strategic and creative standards

What You Bring

• 3-4 years of solid experience in an Account Manager or hybrid AM/PM role at a branding, creative, or design agency

• Proven ability to manage high-pressure, high-profile accounts and present to senior-level clients

• Demonstrated experience in international client work with strong cross-cultural awareness (Middle East experience a plus, but not required)

• A detail-oriented, organised mindset with the ability to manage overlapping workstreams without losing focus

• A confident communicator and problem-solver, comfortable working across internal teams and external stakeholders

• A strong grasp of the branding process-from discovery and strategy through to design and rollout

• Able to work independently, take initiative, and hit the ground running with support from senior leadership

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.