Account Director, Gaming.

Freelance Account Director, Gaming (AAA Titles)

About the Role

We're looking for a seasoned Account Director with deep gaming industry experience to lead campaign delivery for a major AAA game launching next year, alongside a portfolio of smaller indie titles in gaming space. You'll be joining a small team of four and will play a key role in shaping and executing high-impact campaigns across digital, out-of-home, cinema, and paid social channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end campaign delivery for a £10 million AAA game launch
• Oversee strategy and activation across digital, OOH, cinema, and paid social (YouTube, Reddit, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal planning teams to ensure seamless execution
• Guide and mentor Account Managers and Account Executives
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to reporting and insights
• Build and maintain relationships with specialist gaming media and platforms
• Represent the agency with authority and insight in client meetings
• Bring deep gaming knowledge and passion to elevate creative and strategic output

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working on at least 3 AAA gaming titles
• Strong network and contacts at specialist gaming sites (e.g., IGN, Eurogamer, GameSpot)
• Confident leading client conversations and guiding junior team members
• Passionate about gaming, from blockbuster titles to niche indie genres
• Comfortable working in a remote, flexible team environment

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