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 environmentWe Are Aspire Ltd are a Commited employer