Creative Agency Art Director

Accenture; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking creative team as an Art Director, where your innovative visual design skills will shine. You'll conceptualize and execute compelling brand solutions in a dynamic environment, collaborating with strategists, writers, and designers. This role offers the chance to lead projects that span various media, ensuring brand consistency and excellence. With a strong emphasis on creativity and technology, you'll be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, making a significant impact in the industry. If you're ready to elevate brands through design, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in B2B or B2C client work.
• Portfolio showcasing brand-building designs and interactive experiences.
• Experience across all media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions for creative challenges.
• Oversee creation of visual designs including typography and logos.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to fulfill creative vision.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Building

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Strategic Brainstorming

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

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 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 a range of creative challenges while maintaining or developing an optimal design workflow.
2. Oversee and actively participate in the creation of visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, icons, and more, applying design principles such as color, typography, photographic selection, element organization, and usability.
3. Conceptualize and design solutions that are on brief, on brand, and leverage brand style guides and strategic principles.
4. Coordinate, 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 developers.
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 agency experience.
• Portfolio or samples demonstrating brand-building designs, compelling visual solutions, and interactive experiences.
• Understanding of current visual trends with a contemporary aesthetic sensibility.
• Experience across all media—including digital, social, film, long-form content, and print within a creative agency or similar industry.

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, advertising, digital media, or related fields.
• Confidence presenting and defending work internally and to 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 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 showcasing award-winning work (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC).
• Motion graphics or illustration skills are a plus.
• Participation in new business initiatives.
• Experience directing photo/video shoots.

Compensation varies based on multiple factors including location, role, skills, and experience. We accept applications continuously. Benefits information is available here: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards.

Role location and salary ranges vary by state, e.g., California: $54,900 to $120,000, etc.

What We Believe:

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Read more here: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected categories. Details here: https://www.accenture.com/content/dam/accenture/final/accenture-com/docu....

Requesting An Accommodation:

We provide accommodations for persons with disabilities or religious observances. For assistance, contact us at 1 [phone] or via email: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/contact-us.

Other Employment Statements:

Applicants must have valid work authorization; current employees of clients or affiliates may not be eligible. Disclosures regarding criminal records and pay discussions are included here.