Associate Design Director

Accenture; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 414,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm seeks an Associate Design Director to lead and inspire a talented team in creating award-winning designs. You will oversee multiple projects, manage staff development, and foster strong client relationships. This role demands a visionary mindset to push creative boundaries while ensuring excellence and originality in all outputs. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will shape the future of brand experiences through cutting-edge technology and design. If you are passionate about creativity and culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience in a creative agency or equivalent.
• Portfolio showcasing extraordinary brand-building designs.
• Expertise in strategic brainstorming and brand development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects, managing time and delegating tasks.
• Forge strong client relationships and establish trust.
• Drive team members to exceed expectations and elevate work.

Skills

Design Experience

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Project Management

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Brand Development

Motion Graphics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design

12 Years Equivalent Work Experience

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

Design

We exist to build brands through actions and experiences made possible by emerging technology and media. The most innovative brands in the world choose Accenture Song due to our passion for technology, culture and creative expression.

We are a team of multidisciplinary designers curious about how brands influence culture and affect human experience by way of concept-driven aesthetics and systematic design thinking. We avoid trends and seek meaning to create work that is award-winning and career-defining through integrated experiences, interactions, and environments.

You are:

The Associate Design Director works autonomously, leads a team, and brings the vision of multiple projects to life with little or no oversight. The Associate Design Director works closely with the co- creative leaders and across departments and with clients, thinking on a higher level about how best to drive the business. Internally, the Associate Design Director is a key contributor to the creative department and agency culture, and a mentor to shape more junior designers’ careers. Their work is consistent in excellence and originality.

The work:

+ Oversee multiple pieces of business at once, effectively managing time and delegating work

+ Manage staff, both in reviewing work and in guiding their career development and growth

+ Think beyond the campaign, always looking towards a bigger vision and developing comprehensive ecosystems of work

+ Forge strong client relationships, and establish full client trust in your instincts and decisions

+ Continually push work beyond the status quo and motivate and challenge all departments to go above what is expected

+ See all briefs as opportunities and drive members of team from all departments to take the work a step above

+ Work with other disciplines (e.g., Copywriter, Art Director, Account Management, Operations, Strategy, Project Management, Creative, UX, Design, Interactive Technology) to determine scopes and project requirements

Basic Qualifications

+ 7 + years of design experience at a creative agency or equivalent industry experience in the creative field across all media—including digital, social, film, longform content and print

+ Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating extraordinary, smart , brand-building designs and executions

Bonus points if you have :

+ Bachelor’s degree or 12 years equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s degree in design , visuals arts, advertising, digital media or related field

+ Ability to multitask, manage simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

+ Collaborative and team oriented with proficiency working with members of all different departments, with a maturity that does not require anyone more senior to have to step in to intervene

+ Exceptional organizational and planning skills, including exacting attention to detail and follow-through

+ Strong oral and written communication skills for effective communication to clients, internal staff and management

+ Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc ), Figma.

+ Excellent design taste and sensibility

+ Experience in using GenAI as part of your workflow.

+ Demonstrated ability of working in a self-sufficient manner

+ Understanding of design process, beyond just campaign work

+ Experience with Telecomm, Media and Technology (CMT) industry clients

+ Experience in scaled AOR engagements at a design level

+ Portfolio includes award-winning, industry-acclaimed work for craft and creativity ( OneShow , AD&D, Cannes, Webbys , Emmys, Andys, Effies , ADC)

+ Expertise in strategic brainstorming, brand world development, brand refreshes, campaign development,

+ Motion graphics or illustration skills a plus

+ Strong understanding of brand design systems principles

+ Strong PowerPoint and client deck creation

+ Excellent presentation skills and acts as client-facing representative for presentations

+ Participates in new business initiatives

+ Experience with emerging digital platforms

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $163,000 to $413,600

Colorado $163,000 to $357,400

District of Columbia $173,500 to $380,500

Illinois $150,900 to $357,400

Minnesota $163,000 to $357,400

Maryland $163,000 to $357,400

New York/New Jersey $150,900 to $413,600

Washington $173,500 to $380,500

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