What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director position at Accenture?
We are:
Accenture Song is the world’s largest tech-powered creative group. We accelerate growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience platforms; creative, media and marketing strategy; and campaign, content and channel orchestration. With strong client relationships and deep industry expertise, we help our clients operate at the speed of culture through the unlimited potential of creativity, technology and intelligence—both human and artificial. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song
You are:
We are looking for an innovative, forward-thinking, and highly skilled Art Director to join our Accenture Song Creative team. We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated, and inspirational candidate with solid visual design capabilities and a comprehensive understanding of how brands can express themselves across an ecosystem. At Accenture, you will concept and design solutions as part of an interdisciplinary agency team to include strategists, writers, designers, data/analysts, technology, media and studio production specialists.
The work:
Working under the direction of creative director and often in partnership with a writer, you will own visual concepts and solutions that solve an array of creative challenges while maintaining or developing optimal design workflow
Oversee and be hands-on in the creation of visual designs and systems, typography, logos, icons and more and applies design principles such as color, typography, photographic selection, organizing elements and usability
Conceptualize and design solutions that are on brief, on brand and leverage brand style guides and strategic principles
Concept, assign, and direct designers, production staff and vendors to fulfill creative vision
Prepare flawless deliverables for handoff to developers, producers and clients
Present and defend solutions to other creatives, account leaders and clients
Thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration with copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists and development team
Communicate with clients and internal teams in an effective and professional manner
Manage and mentor more junior art directors and designers
Basic Qualifications
At least 5 years of design experience (in B2B or B2C client work)
At least 3 years of work experience in an agency environment
Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building designs and executions, compelling visual solutions, design and interactive experiences
Have a track record of diverse experiences and an understanding of current visual trends with a current aesthetic sensibility
Bonus points if you have:
Bachelor’s degree in design, visuals arts, advertising, digital media or related field
Comfortable presenting and defending work to internal teams and clients
Expertise in strategic brainstorming, brand design and campaign development
Experience with Telecomm, Media and Technology (CMT) industry clients
Experience in using GenAI as part of your workflow
Ability to multitask, manage simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Experience in all media platforms – digital, social, film, longform content and print
Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc), Figma
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience in scaled AOR engagements at a design level
Portfolio includes award-winning, industry-acclaimed work for craft and creativity (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC)
Motion graphics or illustration skills a plus
Participated in new business initiatives
Photo/video shoot direction experience
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
Information on benefits is here.
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $54,900 to $120,000
Colorado $54,900 to $103,700
District of Columbia $58,400 to $110,400
Illinois $50,800 to $103,700
Minnesota $54,900 to $103,700
Maryland $54,900 to $103,700
New York/New Jersey $50,800 to $120,000
Washington $58,400 to $110,400
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Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. Read more here
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Salary : $50,800 - $103,700
