Placement Type:
Permanent
Salary:
$113,600 Salary
Start Date:
Aug 24, 2026
Account Director, Design & Technology
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Travel: Approximately 30-40%
Salary: (Union) $113,600
What You'll Do
Relationship Management & Business Development
- Build and cultivate relationships with founders, entrepreneurs, designers, product innovators, and technology leaders.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective partners and strategic opportunities.
- Own relationships with key accounts, ensuring an exceptional experience while driving long-term engagement and retention.
- Track outreach activity and account progress within CRM systems.
Community Engagement
- Serve as an ambassador within the Design & Technology community through networking, thought leadership, and industry involvement.
- Develop educational resources, best practices, and programs that support community growth.
- Identify opportunities to educate and inspire creators through workshops, webinars, presentations, and events.
Strategic Partnerships
- Establish partnerships with accelerators, incubators, educational institutions, industry organizations, and innovation hubs.
- Expand referral networks through strategic collaborations.
- Strengthen visibility within key creative and technology ecosystems.
Industry Events
- Represent the organization at conferences, trade shows, networking events, and speaking engagements.
- Develop meaningful relationships with industry leaders and prospective partners.
- Leverage events to generate new business opportunities and strengthen brand awareness.
Growth Strategy
- Help shape category strategy and identify new opportunities for growth.
- Drive acquisition, retention, and engagement initiatives.
- Research market trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Product, Marketing, Communications, and Customer Success teams to improve the customer experience.
- Advocate for customer needs by providing market feedback and insights.
- Support product launches, pilot programs, and adoption initiatives among strategic customers.
Marketing & Content Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing to develop compelling customer success stories and promotional initiatives.
- Showcase innovative projects and highlight community achievements.
- Support campaigns that attract new creators and strengthen engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Design, Technology, Innovation, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, or a related industry.
- Strong network and credibility within the Design & Technology ecosystem.
- Proven success in business development, partnerships, account management, community engagement, or strategic growth.
- Experience developing and executing data-driven outreach strategies.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with confidence engaging audiences ranging from executive leaders to large public groups.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to identify high-potential opportunities.
- Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, remote environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience as a founder, entrepreneur, product creator, or innovator.
- Existing relationships within emerging technology, industrial design, consumer products, hardware, manufacturing, or startup communities.
- Passion for innovation, creativity, and helping ideas become reality.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Fully remote work environment, plus 4 day a week workweek!
- Opportunity to build relationships with some of the most innovative creators and companies in the industry
- High visibility and cross-functional collaboration
- Meaningful work that helps bring groundbreaking ideas to life
- Significant opportunities for professional growth and industry exposure
- Collaborative, mission-driven team focused on innovation and impact
