or apply directly on AKQA's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 days AKQA's roles stay open a median of 34 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 6% of AKQA's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at AKQA
- high 19 stale, 2 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 95 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from AKQA's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for AKQA.
About this role
The Freelance Client Director at AKQA will serve as the primary contact for a prestigious sports client, managing relationships and guiding a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality digital experiences. This role requires collaboration with the client's implementation teams and other partners, ensuring the integrity of the brand is upheld while navigating seasonal changes in project intensity. The position is fully remote and runs from ASAP through December 18, 2026, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of AKQA as an employer.
What you need
- Significant client leadership experience within an agency environment
- Digital product and services experience
- Strong team management skills
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
- Proactive, organized, and calm under pressure
Nice to have
- Familiarity with and appreciation for the game of golf
What you get
- Fully remote work
- Expected weekly compensation: 3,200 to 3,600 USD
- Occasional travel for on-site visits may be required
Worth weighing
- Freelance role with a defined end date
- Requires availability during Eastern Time hours
- High standards for craft and quality expected by the client
Summarised from AKQA's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by AKQA on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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