Associate Design Director

Accenture; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Song is seeking a design lead to conceptualize and direct design ideas of the highest caliber, and to lead a team of junior and mid-level staff with clear, solution-oriented feedback.

You will persuasively present work to clients at all levels, provide strategic insights for deliverables, conduct group ideation sessions, and manage multiple clients and projects with initiative and minimal senior guidance.

Qualifications

• Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building designs and executions.
• 5+ years of design experience at a Design firm, Advertising Agency or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Concept and direct design ideas of the highest caliber.
• Lead a team of junior and mid-level staff in an open and supportive way, providing clear and solution-oriented feedback.
• Persuasively present work and own client interactions at all levels.
• Provide strategic, innovative insights for the development of client deliverables.
• Conduct group ideation sessions.
• Understand the difference between creating a campaign versus a long-term ecosystem or brand vision, and execute accordingly.
• Efficiently manage multiple clients and deliverables at once, working proactively and independently, with minor support from more senior design leads.

Skills

Team leadership

Brand design

Presentation skills

Job description

Overview

We Are Accenture Song accelerates 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 life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology and intelligence. Visit us at: www.accenture.com/song

Job Responsibilities

• Concept and direct design ideas of the highest caliber
• Lead a team of junior and mid-level staff in an open and supportive way, providing clear and solution-oriented feedback
• Persuasively present work and own client interactions at all levels
• Provide strategic, innovative insights for the development of client deliverables
• Conduct group ideation sessions
• Understand the difference between creating a campaign versus a long-term ecosystem or brand vision, and execute accordingly
• Efficiently manage multiple clients and deliverables at once, working proactively and independently, with minor support from more senior design leads

Basic Qualifications

• Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building designs and executions
• 5+ years of design experience at a Design firm, Advertising Agency or related industry

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/10/2026.Accenture