Executive Creative Director

Job Summary
The Executive Creative Director manages both the creative direction of our existing clients and new business pitches, ensuring each project, no matter how big or small, produces world-class work. They have created and overseen the smartest, most influential, most awarded work in the business. The Executive Creative Director oversees multiple clients from ask through execution, demonstrating team leadership, a strong point of view, and motivational skills throughout. They are experts in identifying and nurturing both great ideas and great talent.

We expect our Executive Creative Directors to be leaders among leaders, who can represent our culture and standards to all levels and disciplines within the department, company-wide and across the industry.

Job Responsibilities

Maintain and grow our reputation as one of the world’s most creative companies

Grasp the client business at the highest level, and determine how to drive growth; consistently have a unique point of view on the brief

Find creative opportunities on even the most challenging of clients

Inspire work beyond traditional advertising; develop and foster inventive ideas with a point of view on the world

Push for unique ideas in social, digital and ideas that use innovative technology

Solve problems by creating integrated systems

Celebrate effectiveness as well as creativity

Fight for smart ideas and find ways to make the impossible tangible

Build client relationships with a deep understanding of clients, their business needs, and our role in their success. Establish full client trust in their instincts and decisions

Actively pursue new business independently and as part of a greater team, and lead pitches with minimal Chief Creative Officer oversight

Manage the career paths of multiple creative individuals through the Group Creative Director level

Basic Qualifications

12+ years of experience in Creative Direction for both B2B and B2C clients

Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building ideas and executions

Preferred Qualifications

Has independently led multiple pieces of $5MM+ business simultaneously

Winner of various awards and accolades for accomplished work

Has been a juror in a distinguished award show

Experience managing career growth and development of creatives at the Group Creative Director level and below

Does not require Chief Creative Officer involvement in work development

Ability to multi-task across multiple pieces of business and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Strong interpersonal skills to work internally and with clients and excellent presentation skills

Compensation & Benefits

California $163,000 to $434,000

Cleveland $150,900 to $347,200

Colorado $163,000 to $375,000

District of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300

Illinois $150,900 to $375,000

Maryland $163,000 to $375,000

Massachusetts $163,000 to $399,300

Minnesota $163,000 to $375,000

New York $150,900 to $434,000

New Jersey $173,500 to $434,000

Washington $173,500 to $399,300

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Accommodation
Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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. Accenture is an EEO and affirmative action employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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