Creative Agency Senior Art Director
Accenture, New York, NY, United States
We Are
Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for clients through sustained customer relevance, spanning ideation to execution across design, technology, media, and strategy.
Job Summary
We are looking for an innovative, forward‑thinking, and highly skilled Art Director to join our Accenture Song Creative team. The role involves concepting and designing visual solutions as part of an interdisciplinary agency team, collaborating with strategy, development, UX, content, writing, and production specialists.
Responsibilities
Work under the direction of Creative Directors and own visual concepts and solutions that solve creative challenges while maintaining optimal design workflow.
Oversee and be hands‑on in creating visual designs and systems, typography, logos, icons, and more, applying design principles such as color, typography, photographic selection, organization, and usability.
Conceptualize and design to deliver solutions that are brief, on brand, and leverage brand style guides, strategic principles, and templates.
Author new brand styles and guidelines.
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, UX, developers, account leaders, and clients.
Thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration with UX, copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and the development team, and lead brand style workshop sessions.
Communicate with clients and internal teams in an effective and professional manner.
Lead, mentor, task, direct, and contribute to the growth of more junior designers and art directors.
Qualifications
At least 6 years of work experience in an agency environment.
A portfolio demonstrating at least 4 years of compelling visual solutions, design, and interactive experiences, with a track record of diverse experiences and an understanding of current visual trends and aesthetic sensibility.
At least 4 years of experience using Photoshop and Illustrator.
At least 3 years of experience using Sketch, Adobe XD, and/or Figma, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
At least 3 years of experience in cross‑channel content creation (social, email, digital).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience); Bachelor’s in design, digital media or related field.
Motion graphics or illustration skills.
Strong understanding of brand design system principles.
Strong PowerPoint and client deck creation skills.
Highly skilled and proficient in e‑commerce design.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to act as client‑facing representative for presentations.
Participation in new business initiatives.
Experience in packaging design.
Experience with emerging digital platforms.
Photo/video shoot direction experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for clients through sustained customer relevance, spanning ideation to execution across design, technology, media, and strategy.
Job Summary
We are looking for an innovative, forward‑thinking, and highly skilled Art Director to join our Accenture Song Creative team. The role involves concepting and designing visual solutions as part of an interdisciplinary agency team, collaborating with strategy, development, UX, content, writing, and production specialists.
Responsibilities
Work under the direction of Creative Directors and own visual concepts and solutions that solve creative challenges while maintaining optimal design workflow.
Oversee and be hands‑on in creating visual designs and systems, typography, logos, icons, and more, applying design principles such as color, typography, photographic selection, organization, and usability.
Conceptualize and design to deliver solutions that are brief, on brand, and leverage brand style guides, strategic principles, and templates.
Author new brand styles and guidelines.
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, UX, developers, account leaders, and clients.
Thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration with UX, copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and the development team, and lead brand style workshop sessions.
Communicate with clients and internal teams in an effective and professional manner.
Lead, mentor, task, direct, and contribute to the growth of more junior designers and art directors.
Qualifications
At least 6 years of work experience in an agency environment.
A portfolio demonstrating at least 4 years of compelling visual solutions, design, and interactive experiences, with a track record of diverse experiences and an understanding of current visual trends and aesthetic sensibility.
At least 4 years of experience using Photoshop and Illustrator.
At least 3 years of experience using Sketch, Adobe XD, and/or Figma, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
At least 3 years of experience in cross‑channel content creation (social, email, digital).
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years of work experience); Bachelor’s in design, digital media or related field.
Motion graphics or illustration skills.
Strong understanding of brand design system principles.
Strong PowerPoint and client deck creation skills.
Highly skilled and proficient in e‑commerce design.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to act as client‑facing representative for presentations.
Participation in new business initiatives.
Experience in packaging design.
Experience with emerging digital platforms.
Photo/video shoot direction experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Further, at Accenture a criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to employment. The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California Advertising
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.
Recruiting Statement
Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.
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