Account Director

About Stewdio Hey there We’re The Stewdio - a creative agency that builds powerful digital stories for some of India’s biggest B2B and IT giants (Infosys, Cisco, Schneider Electric), and now, we’re taking that same strategic firepower into art, culture, and lifestyle spaces (Kiran Nadar Museum of Art).We bridge strategy and storytelling to make even the most complex ideas inspiring and binge-worthy. We’re looking for an Account Director , someone who can see both the big picture and the small print, and is excited to grow client relationships, build teams, shape new opportunities, and lead our internal teams to success.If you’re equal parts strategist, relationship-builder, and growth-hacker, with the ability to inspire creative teams, this one’s for you.What you will be doingLead & GrowLead The Stewdio’s Delhi team, driving annual growth plans and revenue targets.Build scalable, cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality creative work.Identify new business opportunities, lead pitches, and expand our client base.Build Relationships that LastCultivate deep, strategic relationships within existing client ecosystems and partner networks to unlock new opportunities.Represent The Stewdio as a trusted advisor — someone clients call first for both strategy and creative thinking.Drive Projects & StrategyLead projects, manage cost, schedule, and success metrics across accounts.Partner with creative, content, design, development, and production teams to ensure seamless execution.Participate in key brand workshops, strategy sessions, and communication refresh projects.Research client industries, competition, and audiences to develop actionable insights.Shape the CultureFoster a collaborative, supportive, and high-energy work culture that motivates people to bring their best.Identify and create learning opportunities to help the team stay future-ready.Lead by example with high standards of work, clarity, and professionalism.Operational Tasks will include:Communicate effectively with clients, understand their business goals, and keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.Lead strategic reviews, present campaign ideas, and monitor performance and budgets.Craft reports, write proposals, and share learnings that help the team grow stronger and smarter.Uphold creative and strategic excellence across all deliverables.What you bring to the table:You are a relationship-builder who’s as comfortable in client boardrooms as you are in creative brainstorms.You can spot opportunities before they become briefs and turn them into business wins.You have a strong point of view on creativity, communication, and what makes ideas click.You’re proactive, persuasive, and calm under pressure - the one who turns ambiguity into action.You thrive on leading multi-disciplinary teams and empowering people to perform.You’re an entrepreneur at heart, someone who takes ownership, solves problems, and drives profitability.You believe in culture as much as capability, and you model both every day.Attention to detail and ability to work independently.Knowledge of current industry trends and best practicesAbility to effectively and appropriately interact with co-workers at a variety of levels, across many disciplinesNaturally well organised and unfazed when working towards deadlinesHave a sense of teamwork, and want to be part of a group of colleagues who take care of themselves, value themselves, and respect each other.Ease to express creative ideas clearly and concisely.Strong communication, conceptual thinking, and presentation skillsQualificationsThe ideal candidate would have senior management-level experience with exposure to a variety of functions. Experience and skills in the following areas will be required to excel in the role:8+ years of experience in Business Development, Client Strategy, or Account Leadership.Senior-level experience at a leading creative, advertising, or digital agency (mandatory).Strong background in solution selling, program management, and strategic communication.Industry experience (including, but not limited to) in any of following areas will be considered beneficial: Art & Culture / B2B / Information Technology and Services / Software Solutions & AI / Industrial TyresWhat’s in it for you?Hybrid Flexibility – Work from anywhere, collaborate in-person when it counts.Growth at Scale – Build and lead a business vertical that’s ready to take off.Creative Freedom – We value smart ideas and bold experiments.Competitive Pay – Because your impact deserves it.A Dream Team – Collaborate with some of the sharpest minds in strategy and storytelling.Health & Insurance Benefits – Because we’ve got your back.