Creative Agency Art Director

Accenture; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Art Director, where you will lead innovative visual design projects that elevate brand identity across various media platforms. Collaborate with a talented team of strategists, writers, and designers to create compelling visual solutions that resonate with audiences. This role offers the chance to showcase your creativity and expertise while working in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment. If you're passionate about design and looking to make an impact in a vibrant agency setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience in B2B or B2C.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand-building designs.
• Experience in a creative agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design visual solutions for various challenges.
• Oversee and create visual designs including typography and logos.
• Manage and mentor junior art directors and designers.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Design

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication Skills

Project Management

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 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 to own visual concepts and solutions that address various 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, applying 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. Thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration 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 work experience in an agency environment.
• Portfolio or samples demonstrating smart, brand-building designs and compelling visual solutions across digital, social, film, longform content, and print.
• Understanding of current visual trends with a current aesthetic sensibility.
• Experience working within a creative agency or similar industry experience across all media.

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, advertising, digital media, or related field.
• Comfortable presenting and defending work to internal 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, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience across all media platforms including digital, social, film, longform content, and print.
• Expertise 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 with award-winning, industry-recognized work (OneShow, ADC, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Effies, ADC).
• Motion graphics or illustration skills are a plus.
• Participation in new business initiatives.
• Photo/video shoot direction experience.

Compensation varies based on factors like location, role, skills, and experience. We accept applications continuously. Benefits information is available here.