Creative Agency Art Director

Accenture; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly skilled Art Director to join its Creative team. This role involves conceptualizing and designing solutions while collaborating with diverse specialists. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in visual design, a comprehensive understanding of brand expression, and the ability to mentor junior designers. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects across various media, ensuring impactful visual communication. If you are passionate about design and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in B2B or B2C client work.
• Portfolio demonstrating compelling visual solutions and interactive experiences.
• Experience across all media including digital, social, and print.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions addressing creative challenges.
• Oversee creation of visual designs and systems, including typography and logos.
• Collaborate effectively with copywriters, designers, and project managers.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Building

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Design

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts

Bachelor’s degree in Advertising

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Figma

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. 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. You will own visual concepts and solutions that address creative challenges while maintaining or developing an optimal design workflow.
2. Oversee and be hands-on in creating visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, icons, and more. Apply 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 effectively with copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and development teams.
8. Communicate with clients and internal teams professionally and effectively.
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 work 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, longform 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 teams and clients.
• Expertise in strategic brainstorming, brand design, and campaign development.
• Experience with Telecomm, Media, and Technology (CMT) industry clients.
• Experience using GenAI in workflows.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.), Figma.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in scaled AOR engagements at a design level.
• Portfolio with award-winning work (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC).
• Motion graphics or illustration skills are a plus.
• Experience in new business initiatives and photo/video shoot direction.

Compensation varies based on location, role, skills, and experience. We accept applications continuously. For benefits info, visit: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards