We are Iris

About the Opportunity

We’re hiring! We are currently looking for an Account Director to join our team.  This role will focus on a top automotive experiential client. While primarily focusing on Experiential activation development and execution, an understanding of the wide variety of integrated marketing needs is essential. Building and managing relationships with external client stakeholders is essential for success and critical to the ongoing success of our growing agency.

The Account Director will work closely with our experienced Account, Strategy, Creative & Production teams to lead efforts towards helping our clients deliver elevated and luxury experiences. This is a client-facing leadership role responsible for coordinating all aspects of client interaction both virtually and on-site at events. Uniquely for this role, an automotive experiential production background is required, and a true love of the automotive industry is key.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment where you can jump in, quickly figure things out, roll up your sleeves, and actively push the boundaries.

Why come work for us, you ask? 

We are an award-winning multinational, integrated agency network with deep expertise in all aspects of marketing, including Brand Strategy, Experiential, Social & Content, Customer Experience and Data Science. We offer competitive benefits, a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career growth and satisfaction.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• You will lead a luxury automotive client, which is a long-retained relationship and a tight knit team. This includes owning client satisfaction as well as finding new opportunities for our team to deliver value.
• Become and remain knowledgeable about assigned clients’ business, including marketing/communication objectives, KPIs, category, competition, etc.
• Cultivate strategic business opportunities, building key relationships, team leadership and serving as a catalyst for growth among assigned accounts. Seek out opportunities to bring additional value to clients through our capabilities and our extended network.
• Qualify client requests and develop agreed priorities by balancing level of effort and impact.
• Manage client expectations with respect to scope of work and campaign status.
• Lead the brief development process. Lead client briefing sessions and the development of Iris solution proposition. Then take part in the written and verbal creative brief in partnership with strategy counterparts. Lead client presentations, creative feedback, project implementation and scoping/budgeting, and evaluation.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues, as a strategic advisor. This role requires regular interaction with C-level clients, so professionalism is essential.
• Represent the client internally; echoing client goals and business objectives in all deliverables and communication; ensuring that all deliverables exceed client expectations and enhance our reputation.
• Schedule and lead regular and ad hoc meetings/calls/business reviews with clients.
• Communicate account successes and issues/challenges/risks in a timely manner both internally and externally. This includes ongoing needs, as well as both internal and external business reviews.
• Build and maintain trusting client relationships – be an integral part of the project delivery team and transform internal & external challenges into opportunities for growth.
• Fiscal responsibility for the client as well as for Iris.
• Proactively pursue opportunities to improve the agency beyond your day-to-day responsibilities. Be energetic about what you do, take pride in your work, and be the one bringing new ideas to the team every week.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Automotive experiential experience – this spans ideation to execution
• 12 + years’ work experience and deep experience leading a team
• Keen discernment. You will be representing the company at events and making decisions on its behalf. Professionalism, insightfulness, and remaining calm under pressure are crucial
• Evidence of effective client management and growth skillset
• Strong leadership skills and attention to detail 
• Strong relationship management skills and ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups, both internally and externally 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment 
• Ability to travel for events
• A hybrid model. 3x/week in office (T-Thursday) minimum for non-event weeks

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)

About Iris

Participate or perish. It’s not just our rallying cry – it’s a creative imperative. Iris is the global creative micro-network built for brands that refuse to blend in. With 650 people across 11 offices, we help clients like Samsung, adidas, Barclays, Bentley, California Pizza Kitchen, Beiersdorf and Samsonite show up in culture with work that stands apart. Powered by Participation, and brought to life across paid, earned and owned media, our agency model is big enough to be dangerous, small enough to stay agile. Founded outside the ad establishment in 1999, Iris has always been defined by its outsider mindset – one that still drives our mission today.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits, but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large.

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Creative Director, Copywriter

Location: New York, NY

Hybrid: 3 days in-office per week

 

Purpose

• Responsible for developing great ideas and the supervision and guidance of the total creative effort of a number of copywriters and/or art directors.

Responsibilities

• Able to function as a leader in the conception, design, and creation of content for television, print, websites, and multimedia creative on projects assigned by the CCO.
• Ability to ensure the quality, craft and implementation of all work done on given projects.
• Ability to manage and mentor team of creatives including conducting performance reviews.
• Provides opportunities for learning and growth for all creative team members.
• Delegates or shares tasks/responsibilities to improve workflow.
• When necessary, presents creative strategies and concepts to clients, both internal and external.
• Understands the Client’s business, brand, products and their customers.
• Is responsible for presentation to clients when needed and structures selling arguments for work.
• Must be a player/coach, still creating much of their own work while mentoring those around them to create and produce great work.
• Strategize with brand team to anticipate problems, analyze solutions, identify alternatives and suggest recommendations.
• Partners with CCO, ECD and Strategy to inform creative strategies that will lead to great work.
• Collaborates with other departments, account management, strategy and clients to ensure extraordinary work.
• Reviews new creative design ideas and implementation tools.
• Remains current with and ahead of creative trends in the industry.
• Ensures management practices within the department are professional, timely and in the best interest of Iris’s profitability.
• Always, always, leads by example.

Competencies

• Creative Stewardship. A high standard of creative work that is award-winning, applauded by the industry and appreciated by existing clients and new business prospects.
• Relationship Management. A professional role model with positive influence who motivates colleagues. Ability to collaborate with all key stakeholders across all offices.
• Cultural Leader. Help activate and foster the Iris culture and serve as an Iris Brand Ambassador to the advertising industry.

Professional Skills & Knowledge

With a background in art direction, there must be a demonstrated working knowledge in all forms of media, traditional and nontraditional with familiarity with Macintosh software and the Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator with familiarity of .pdf and .jpeg file conversions. Must also demonstrate previous management and or mentoring experience, excellent presentation skills, strong relationship and customer service skills.

Required Experience

• Experience 10+ years in a creative leadership role, preferably in an agency, with strong collaboration with an Art Director for at least two years.
• Portfolio: A diverse portfolio showcasing work across TV, print, digital, social, and experiential mediums in various industries.
• Team Management: Ability to manage and inspire a creative team, including Art Directors and Designers, while fostering collaboration.
• Collaboration: Works well with account and strategy teams to ensure deliverables exceed client expectations.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, and Microsoft Office.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal presentation skills to convey ideas effectively.
• Leadership: Excellent management skills and potential to lead teams toward achieving goals.
• Adaptability: Flexible in handling changes to briefs and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Continuous Learning: Passionate about self-improvement and driven to take initiative in projects.

Required Education & Training

Bachelor’s degree and/or two-year portfolio school preferred.

 

About Iris
Participate or perish. It’s not just our rallying cry – it’s a creative imperative. Iris is the global creative micro-network built for brands that refuse to blend in. With 650 people across 11 offices, we help clients like Samsung, adidas, Bentley, California Pizza Kitchen, Beiersdorf and Samsonite show up in culture with work that stands apart. Powered by Participation, and brought to life across paid, earned and owned media, our agency model is big enough to be dangerous, small enough to stay agile. Founded outside the ad establishment in 1999, Iris has always been defined by its outsider mindset – one that still drives our mission today.

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Purpose

We are looking for a highly proficient Software Developer to join our agile team. You will focus on backend architecture and logic, leveraging Azure Cloud PaaS and C# .NET.

This is not just a maintenance role; you will be instrumental in integrating cutting-edge AI features using Google Gemini and Azure Foundry into our existing client solutions. You will work alongside a dedicated, highly experienced Frontend Developer to build seamless user experiences, meaning your focus will be on robust APIs, data integrity, and system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Maintain: Build and maintain scalable applications using ASP.NET MVC (.NET 4.8) and modern .NET frameworks within an Azure PaaS environment.
• AI Integration: Implement AI-driven features using Azure Foundry and Gemini models to solve complex business problems.
• CMS Management: Support and extend content management solutions built on Umbraco.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with our Lead Frontend Developer to deliver RESTful APIs and clean JSON data structures that power the UI.
• Database Engineering: Design and optimize relational databases using Azure SQL, focusing on performance tuning and large datasets.
• Agile Delivery: Participate actively in Scrum ceremonies, provide accurate estimates for user stories, and collaborate with architects on system design.
• Quality First: Adhere to Test Driven Development (TDD) practices, ensuring code is testable, reliable, and integrated via CI/CD pipelines.

Competencies

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Core .NET: 5+ years of experience with C#, ASP.NET MVC, and .NET Framework 4.8.
• Cloud Native: Strong experience with Azure PaaS (App Services, Azure SQL, Functions).
• Database: Proficiency in SQL Server/Azure SQL, including performance tuning and schema design.
• API Development: Expertise in building secure and efficient RESTful Web APIs and handling JSON/XML.
• Engineering Best Practices: Deep understanding of TDD (Unit Testing), Dependency Injection, and CI/CD workflows.
• SEO Literacy: Deep understanding of technical SEO principles beyond content (e.g., Core Web Vitals, server-side vs. client-side rendering) and experience with crawl results.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git.

Preferred & Bonus Skills

• AI/LLM Experience: Familiarity with Azure AI Studio, Azure Foundry, or integrating LLMs (like Gemini/GPT) into .NET apps.
• Experience assisting Data Scientists in transitioning Python prototypes into production-grade systems.
• CMS Experience: Experience developing with Umbraco, Sitecore, or similar .NET-based CMS platforms.
• Modernization: Experience migrating legacy .NET Framework apps to modern .NET (8+).

Soft Skills

• Collaborative: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team, specifically partnering with frontend specialists, project managers, and business system analysts.
• Communicator: Clear verbal and written communication; able to explain technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-Starter: Self-motivated and able to manage tasks independently within a hybrid environment.

About Iris

Participate or perish. It’s not just our rallying cry – it’s a creative imperative. Iris is the global creative micro-network built for brands that refuse to blend in. With 650 people across 11 offices, we help clients like Samsung, adidas, Bentley, California Pizza Kitchen, Beiersdorf and Samsonite show up in culture with work that stands apart. Powered by Participation, and brought to life across paid, earned and owned media, our agency model is big enough to be dangerous, small enough to stay agile. Founded outside the ad establishment in 1999, Iris has always been defined by its outsider mindset – one that still drives our mission today.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits, but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large.

Salary Range
Our estimated range for this role is $120,000-$130,000/year

Compensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to their role. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that could be a better fit with your expertise. Each level has its own compensation range.

We pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and ensuring pay equity exists across our organization. We benchmark each position against existing employee competencies and 4As compensation data which includes geographic and agency size benchmarks. We also meet with department leaders 3x/year to ensure we are supporting employees in living into their full potential.  Our promotions are not limited to a specific time per year. Promotions are tied to performance.  

Right To Work In The US

You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.  At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

We are in the office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on a hybrid schedule. We look forward to meeting you!

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Purpose

The Social Director leads the strategic development and oversight of social media programs across a portfolio of clients, ensuring social thinking is embedded across integrated brand experiences.

This role sits at the intersection of organic social, paid social, cultural insights, and campaign development. The Social Director partners closely with strategy, creative, PR, influencer, experiential, and media teams to ensure that social-first thinking drives impactful campaigns. The role combines strategic leadership, client advisory, and team mentorship to deliver culturally relevant, data-informed social programs across platforms.

Responsibilities

Social Strategy & Leadership

• Lead the development of integrated social strategies that support broader brand and campaign objectives across organic and paid channels.
• Translate cultural insights, audience behaviors, and platform trends into actionable social programs.
• Guide cross-channel planning across platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging platforms.
• Ensure social strategy is integrated into campaign development, experiential activations, influencer programs, and PR moments.
• Partner with paid media teams to align organic and paid social approaches.

Client Partnership

• Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients on social media opportunities, platform evolution, and cultural trends.
• Lead key client conversations related to social strategy, performance insights, and innovation.
• Present social recommendations and strategic POVs clearly and confidently to senior client stakeholders.

Integrated Collaboration

• Ensure social outputs maintain brand voice, tone, and strategic alignment.
• Work closely with creative, PR, influencer, experiential, and media teams to ensure social thinking informs all brand touchpoints.
• Help shape campaign ideas that are socially native and culturally relevant.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide social managers, and junior team members.
• Provide oversight on strategic deliverables including channel strategies, content frameworks, and reporting narratives.
• Foster collaboration and growth across the broader social team.

Insights & Performance (in conjunction with the Data & Analytics team)

• Translate analytics and performance data into strategic insights and optimization recommendations.
• Establish measurement frameworks that evaluate brand impact and campaign effectiveness.
• Stay ahead of platform changes, algorithm updates, and emerging social behaviors.

Competencies

Strategic Thinking - Ability to translate cultural insights, audience behaviors, and brand strategy into impactful social programs.

Integrated Collaboration - Works effectively across creative, PR, influencer, experiential, and media teams to ensure social is embedded throughout campaign development.

Client Leadership - Builds trusted relationships with clients and confidently communicates strategic recommendations.

Team Development - Mentors and develops team members while fostering a collaborative and high-performing social team culture.

Professional Skills & Knowledge

• Deep understanding of organic and paid social ecosystems.
• Expertise across major platforms including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and emerging social platforms.
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to translate insights into compelling narratives.
• Strong cultural curiosity and passion for evolving digital behaviors.
• Ability to synthesize analytics and performance data into strategic recommendations.

Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in social media strategy, preferably within an agency environment.
• Proven experience developing integrated social strategies across organic and paid channels.
• Experience collaborating with creative, PR, influencer, and experiential teams on integrated campaigns.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and mentoring social teams.

About Iris

Participate or perish. It’s not just our rallying cry – it’s a creative imperative. Iris is the global creative micro-network built for brands that refuse to blend in. With 650 people across 11 offices, we help clients like Samsung, adidas, Bentley, California Pizza Kitchen, Beiersdorf and Samsonite show up in culture with work that stands apart. Powered by Participation, and brought to life across paid, earned and owned media, our agency model is big enough to be dangerous, small enough to stay agile. Founded outside the ad establishment in 1999, Iris has always been defined by its outsider mindset – one that still drives our mission today.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and recruit on talent alone, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, education, class, sexual orientation or disability. We champion diversity and believe it not only benefits, but enhances our creativity, our company and the wider society at large.

Salary Range

Our estimated range for this role is $110k-125k

Compensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to their role. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that could be a better fit with your expertise. Each level has its own compensation range.

We pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and ensuring pay equity exists across our organization. We benchmark each position against existing employee competencies and 4As compensation data which includes geographic and agency size benchmarks. We also meet with department leaders 3x/year to ensure we are supporting employees in living into their full potential.  Our promotions are not limited to a specific time per year. Promotions are tied to performance.  

Right To Work In The US

You must be authorized to work in the US for any employer.  At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization.

We are in the office Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday on a hybrid schedule. We look forward to meeting you!

 

Apply Now

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