Freelance, Influencer Account Director

Freelance Influencer Account Director

We're looking for an experienced Influencer Account Director to join a leading creative agency, supporting a global FMCG brand.

You'll lead day-to-day client relationships and influencer campaign delivery, working closely with strategy, creative and production teams to develop effective creator partnerships. This is a hands-on role for someone who can provide clear client counsel while keeping campaigns, teams and budgets on track.

Key details:

• Rate: £400/day, outside IR35

• Start: ASAP

• Contract: One month initially, with a view to extend

• Commitment: Full-time

• Location: Hybrid, with three days a week in the London office

The role:

• Lead client relationships, translating briefs into clear influencer campaign plans.

• Oversee campaigns from creator identification and outreach through negotiations, briefing, content approvals and reporting.

• Guide creator selection, ensuring talent aligns with the brand, audience and campaign objectives.

• Manage budgets, timelines, deliverables and usage rights, resolving challenges as they arise.

• Coordinate internal teams and external talent partners to deliver work to a high standard.

• Support and mentor the account team, providing clear direction across campaign workstreams.

• Present campaign results and recommendations to clients, identifying opportunities to improve future activity.

Experience required:

• Previous agency experience is essential, alongside experience leading influencer accounts at Account Director level.

• Strong understanding of the creator landscape and influencer activity across platforms including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

• Confidence managing senior clients, talent negotiations and multiple campaigns.

• Strong commercial awareness and experience overseeing campaign budgets.

• Previous experience working on FMCG clients is ideal.

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.