Account Director, Design & Technology [211420]

Account Director, Design & Technology Location: Remote (U.S.)

Travel: Approximately 30–40%

Salary: (Union) $113,600

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About The Opportunity We’re seeking a strategic, relationship-driven Account Director, Design & Technology to help grow and strengthen a thriving community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and creators. In this highly visible role, you’ll develop meaningful partnerships, expand industry relationships, identify high-potential opportunities, and serve as a trusted advisor to organizations and individuals bringing groundbreaking ideas to market.

You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Communications, Product, Creator Success, and Leadership teams to develop outreach strategies, build engagement initiatives, and champion the needs of the creative community. If you’re passionate about design, technology, innovation, and building authentic relationships, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.

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.

Qualifications We’re looking for someone who brings both strategic thinking and exceptional relationship-building skills.

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.

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