Creative Agency Art Director

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly skilled Art Director to join their creative team. In this role, you will conceptualize and design solutions that resonate with clients and elevate brands across various media. You will work collaboratively with strategists, writers, and designers to ensure that every visual element aligns with brand strategies and client objectives. This position offers the chance to lead creative projects, mentor junior talent, and contribute to a dynamic agency environment. If you have a passion for design and a track record of delivering compelling visual experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in B2B or B2C client work.
• Portfolio showcasing brand-building designs and visual solutions.
• Experience across all media including digital and print.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions for creative challenges.
• Oversee the creation of visual designs and systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage junior designers.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Building

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication Skills

Project Management

Strategic Brainstorming

Motion Graphics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related fields

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 that includes 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 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 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 brand-building designs, compelling visual solutions, and interactive experiences.
• Understanding of current visual trends and a contemporary 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 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 as part of workflow.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in all media platforms—digital, social, film, long-form content, and print.
• Expertise 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, industry-acclaimed 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 varies depending on factors like location, role, skills, and experience. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; no fixed deadline. Benefits information is available at: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards.