Creative Agency Art Director

Accenture; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking company is seeking a highly skilled Art Director to join its dynamic creative team. In this role, you will conceptualize and design impactful visual solutions that resonate with audiences across various media. You will work collaboratively with strategists, writers, and designers, leading projects that challenge the norm and push creative boundaries. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior talent and shape the visual identity of brands, all while working in a fast-paced and supportive environment. If you are passionate about design and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in B2B or B2C client work.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand-building designs and interactive experiences.
• Experience across digital, social, film, and print media.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design visual solutions that meet creative briefs.
• Oversee and create visual designs including typography and logos.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to fulfill creative vision.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related fields

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

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 seeking an innovative, forward-thinking, and highly skilled Art Director to join our Accenture Song Creative team. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-motivated, and inspirational, with solid visual design capabilities and a comprehensive understanding of how brands can express themselves across an ecosystem. At Accenture, you will conceptualize and design solutions as part of an interdisciplinary agency team including strategists, writers, designers, data analysts, technology, media, and studio production specialists.

The work:

1. Work under the direction of the creative director and often in partnership with a writer to own visual concepts and solutions that address a range of creative challenges while maintaining or developing an optimal design workflow.
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, organizing elements, and usability.
3. Conceptualize and design solutions that are on brief, on brand, and leverage brand style guides and strategic principles.
4. Conceptualize, assign, 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 solutions to other creatives, account leaders, and clients.
7. Collaborate interdisciplinarily with copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and development teams.
8. Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and internal teams.
9. Manage and mentor 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 experience in an agency environment.
• Portfolio or samples demonstrating smart, brand-building designs, compelling visual solutions, and interactive experiences.
• Understanding of current visual trends with a current aesthetic sensibility.
• Experience across all media—including digital, social, film, long-form content, and print.

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, advertising, digital media, or related fields.
• Comfort 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 using GenAI as part of workflow.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with all media platforms—digital, social, film, long-form content, and print.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and Figma.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in scaled AOR engagements at a design level.
• Portfolio including award-winning, industry-recognized work (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC).
• Motion graphics or illustration skills are a plus.
• Participation in new business initiatives.
• Photo/video shoot direction experience.

Compensation at Accenture varies based on multiple factors, including location, role, skills, and experience. We accept applications continuously; there is no fixed deadline. Benefits information can be found here: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards.