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Design Bridge and Partners

Senior Client Manager

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-105K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-105K Annually
Senior level
Lead and deliver complex multi-disciplinary brand and design projects for global and local clients. Build consultative client relationships, translate strategy into creative execution, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure projects meet budgets, deadlines, and high creative standards. Serve as an inspiring leader for clients and colleagues.
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About Us

At Design Bridge and Partners, part of WPP, we design brands with the power to move—pulling people towards them with an irresistible force that compels and connects. With 900 creative minds across 18 studios worldwide, diverse in expertise, experience, backgrounds, and beliefs, we are united in our ambition to achieve real impact for our clients’ brands, benefiting their business, people, and the planet. Our clients include global brands across industries, such as technology, finance, consumer goods, and media.

About WPP

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.

About you 

You are a Senior Client Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary brand and design projects for global clients as well as smaller, more local brands. Adept at working within cross-functional teams, you navigate challenges with ease and ensure the seamless delivery of impactful creative work. A natural problem-solver with strong commercial acumen, you thrive in building consultative client relationships and translating strategic objectives into creative execution. Your meticulous approach to project management ensures deadlines and budgets are met while maintaining exceptional creative standards. Above all, your energy, curiosity, and collaborative spirit elevate every project you touch, making you a trusted and inspiring leader for both clients and colleagues alike.

The full time salary for this position at the time of this posting may range from $90,000-$105,000 Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

At Design Bridge and Partners, we believe that being together in person drives stronger collaboration, sparks creativity, and builds deeper connections, all of which contribute to your professional growth and the exceptional work we deliver for our clients. We operate a hybrid model, a mix of in-office (or with clients) and WFH. Our managers will discuss specific in-office requirements based on the role.

Design Bridge and Partners, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

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