Art Director

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative group seeks an innovative Art Director to join its team. The role involves collaborating with creatives to develop compelling visual solutions and managing design projects across various media. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and relevant experience in brand building, along with proficiency in design tools like Adobe Creative Cloud.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of design experience in B2B/B2C.
• Portfolio demonstrating brand-building designs.
• 2+ years experience in an agency.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions under creative direction.
• Oversee visual design elements (typography, icons).
• Prepare deliverables for handoff to clients.

Skills

Visual design capabilities

Strong written and verbal communication

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Strategic brainstorming

Ability to multitask

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in design or related fields

Job description

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 seek 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. As part of our interdisciplinary agency team, you will collaborate with strategists, writers, designers, data/analysts, technology, media, and studio production specialists to conceptualize and design solutions.

The Work:

1. Work under the direction of the creative director, often partnering with a writer, to own visual concepts and solutions that address a variety of creative challenges while maintaining or developing optimal design workflows.
2. Oversee and actively participate in creating visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, icons, and more, applying design principles such as color, typography, photographic selection, and usability.
3. Conceptualize and design solutions that are aligned with the brief, on-brand, and leverage brand style guides and strategic principles.
4. Assign tasks and direct designers, production staff, and vendors to fulfill the creative vision.
5. Prepare flawless deliverables for handoff to developers, producers, and clients.
6. Present and defend design solutions to other creatives, account leaders, and clients.
7. Collaborate effectively with copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and development teams.
8. Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

1. At least 1 year of design experience in B2B or B2C client work.
2. A portfolio demonstrating smart, brand-building designs, compelling visual solutions, and interactive experiences.
3. Understanding of current visual trends and a strong aesthetic sensibility.
4. 2+ years of experience working in an agency environment.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
6. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and Figma.
7. Experience across all media platforms – digital, social, film, longform content, and print.
8. Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
9. Experience using GenAI as part of your workflow.
10. Expertise in strategic brainstorming, brand design, and campaign development.
11. Comfortable presenting and defending work to internal teams and clients.
12. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.

Bonus points if you Have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, advertising, digital media, or related fields.
2. Experience working with Telecomm, Media, and Technology (CMT) industry clients.
3. Experience in scaled AOR engagements at a design level.
4. An award-winning, industry-recognized portfolio (e.g., OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC).
5. Skills in motion graphics or illustration.
6. Participation in new business initiatives.
7. Photo/video shoot direction experience.