Creative Agency Art Director

Accenture; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking creative team as an Art Director, where you'll lead innovative visual solutions across diverse media. This role involves collaborating with strategists and designers to create compelling brand experiences that resonate with audiences. You will manage and mentor junior designers while driving the creative vision, ensuring that every project meets high standards of quality and creativity. If you are passionate about design and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in B2B or B2C client work.
• Portfolio demonstrating brand-building designs and interactive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design solutions as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee the creation of visual designs including typography and logos.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication Skills

Strategic Brainstorming

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, advertising, digital media, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

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. 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 the creation of 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. Concept, 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 current 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 field.
• Comfortable 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 and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with all media platforms.
• Expert in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with scaled AOR engagements.
• Portfolio with award-winning work (e.g., OneShow, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys).
• Motion graphics or illustration skills are a plus.
• Participation in new business initiatives.
• Photo/video shoot direction experience.

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