Top Jobs: Wildlings, Rare and KWP+Partners
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Wildlings Creative – Part-Time Studio / Finished Artist / Designer
Love a tidy file name and a pixel-perfect export? You might be our person.
We’re on the hunt for a Part-Time Finished Artist / Designer – the behind-the-scenes hero who keeps the agency wheels turning. You’ll be rolling out campaigns, building layouts, resizing, retouching, wrangling artwork and making sure every campaign is flawless, print-ready and on time.
What you’ll need:
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Detail-obsessed with a sharp eye and a cool head.
• Working knowledge of rolling out media plan assets.
• An interest in (and curiosity about) AI tools.
You’ll work closely with our creative and account teams across a wide range of WA’s best brands – from big campaigns to the small but mighty.
Who you’ll be working with:
We’re Wildlings – a fiercely independent creative agency for brands with something to say and the guts to say it. Strategy, creative, content, digital, media – we do it all, and we do it with heart, hustle, and a healthy dose of creativity. Oh – did we mention we’re Campaign Brief’s 2024 Agency of the Year too?
It’s a fast-paced, fun creative studio full of talented, genuinely good folk – and we’d love to meet another one.
Sound like you?
For a confidential chat, email: matt@wildlingscreative.com.au
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Rare – Account Manager
We are currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to join Perth’s award winning and largest independent full-service creative agency. Our independence sets us apart at Rare and allows us to put people at the heart of everything we do.
As the Account Manager, you will work directly with your Group Business Director to establish and maintain client relationships by acting as a trusted partner and strategic consultant.
Your Responsibilities can include:
• Manage and oversee project workflow (digital, brand strategy, design, media briefing, TV and radio production, social, website, content)
• Develop strong client relationships with core clients
• Manage and train junior staff members
• Develop existing clients and recognise new business opportunities
• Deliver and report on projected and budgeted billings and income for your projects
• Forward plan project timelines
About YOU
You’re a people person and a multi-tasker with management skills that would impress anyone. As an Account Manager you’ll be the voice of your client, the custodian of their brand and know their business back to front. You’ll be able to put out a few fires, whip up a financial report, and deliver an insightful & inspiring brief to the creatives. You’re a do-er and you’re ready to hit the ground running.
About US
• We have a creative, fun, strong and rewarding team culture.
• Values that align with our team – Be Good Humans, Find the Fun, Wonder More, Join Forces and Hunt Greatness.
• Heritage listed office building & city centre location, for convenience, comfort and to enable our high-performing team.
• We pride ourselves on building close and mutually respectful relationships with our amazing clients, locally, nationally and internationally.
• Member of the Advertising Council of Australia.
Perks? We have over 50 of them! Here’s a few highlights:
• Flexible and remote working for greater work and life balance.
• Mental Health support through our confidential and 24-hour Employee Assistance Program counselling, as well as Rare Reset Days.
• Paid Parental Leave, a baby shower and celebratory announcements when you’re growing your family.
• A $1,500 p.a. training allowance and a 24 hours study budget to help you hone your professional development
• A celebration of all cultures within our very thorough and active Festive Calendar, as well as supporting cultural public holiday swaps.
• A freebie day off for your birthday!
• Cakes, party pies and an always stocked drinks fridge.
If you’re passionate and live and breathe advertising we’d love to hear from you. Please apply today by submitting your Resume and a one-page Cover Letter.
The Fine Print
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
To apply, you must have the right to live and work in Australia. No recruitment consultants please.
As we strive to Be Good Humans we will endeavour to respond electronically to all applications that are unsuccessful. However we appreciate your understanding that due to the high number of applications that we will receive, we are unable to reply to individual phone calls or emails.
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KWP+Partners – Account Manager
Are you a mid-senior level agency client service extraordinaire looking for a change?
First, a bit about us – we are an independent full-service national powerhouse with offices in Fremantle, Adelaide and Darwin. With access to over 30 years of specialised strategy, creative, media and digital experience. We develop our creative work with deeper insights, and deliver those ideas in more effective ways.
As the Mid-Senior level Account Manager, you will be an integral part of the KWP+Partners Fremantle team, providing support to the Executive Director in delivering exceptional client service and contributing to revenue growth. You will assist in maintaining and nurturing client relationships, understanding their needs, and working with the team to execute world class campaigns.
At KWP+Partners we do things differently, working on projects rather than disciplines. You will be exposed to a variety of different briefs that require their own unique approaches to deliver a high level of outcomes. An exciting role that will expose you to a broad spectrum of agency services resulting in rapid growth of skills. We are looking for a seasoned professional to join our team to project manage multiple jobs from start to finish including, but not limited to strategy, branding and production.
Oh, and did we mention we work a 9-day fortnight as a standard?
• Do you have 5+ years experience?
• Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are ever the same?
If so, read on (now time for the fine print..)
Our Senior-Mid Level Account Manager should:
• Be passionate
• Be accountable
• Be proactive
• Be tenacious
• Be resilient
Core Duties:
As a member of the brand team:
• Embrace and uphold the KWP+Partners values and DEEP methodology while fostering collaboration within the team.
• Support the Executive Director in implementing the agency’s strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Participate in representing KWP+Partners in client meetings and industry events under the guidance of the Executive Director.
• Effectively communicate agency briefs to the broader team ensuring collaboration through all departments.
• Build full knowledge of the agency’s offering, mission and vision.
The Account Manager plays a critical role in the success of KWP+Partners, including:
Client/ Project Management:
• Develop a deep understanding of our clients’ businesses, goals, and challenges.
• Support the development of strategic plans for clients, ensuring they align with the client’s goals
• Ensure clients’ expectations are well managed including, but not limited to, acknowledging emails in a timely manner, creating and managing timelines, WIP documents and check-ins, communicating any delays or issues before they become an issue.
• Be the primary point of contact for clients, managing relationships and expectations.
• Proactively identify new opportunities to enhance client relationships, working closely with the Account Director.
• Monitor and report on the progress of each project, seeing it through from start to finish.
• Prepare and disseminate meeting notes, including creative feedback, next steps, timing updates and contact reports.
• Liaise with production partners/ suppliers/ media on campaign production and rollout
Financial / Administrative Management:
• Ensure agency systems and procedures are followed including opening and closing of jobs, preparing studio briefs, material instructions, timesheets, proofreading, archiving and scheduling.
• Communicate the financial performance of client accounts, flagging any issues and constantly communicating to the Executive Director to ensure they are profitable and meet KWP+Partners revenue targets.
• Manage budgets and forecasts for client accounts.
• Identify opportunities for incremental revenue and growth with existing clients, working closely with the Executive Director to bring these opportunities to life.
Skills:
• Strategy: You must have a knack for strategic thinking and be able to support our strategy team in developing strategic proposals and presentations that align with the client’s business goals.
• Communications: Excellent communication skills are essential for an Account Manager. They must be able to connect, empathise and help direct clients and team members alike.
• Client Management: Develop skills in understanding client perspectives and providing solutions that align with business goals and marketing objectives
• Financial Acumen: Be eager to learn about managing budgets and ensuring campaigns stay within financial constraints.
• Creative Problem-Solver: Embrace a problem-solving mindset and actively contribute ideas to overcome challenges.
• Time Management: Learn to prioritise task effectively and meet deadlines while assisting the team.
• Industry Savvy: Stay informed about the advertising industry trends and technologies, seeking opportunities to apply knowledge to projects.
• Team Player: Demonstrate a collaborative attitude, supporting the team and contributing to a positive work environment.
If this sounds like you and you’re looking for your next career challenge plus want the opportunity to work with some of the best creative minds, agency team, local and national clients – we’d love to hear from you.