Creative Agency Art Director

Accenture; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly skilled Art Director to join its creative team. This role involves conceptualizing and designing solutions that resonate with brands across various media. You will work collaboratively with a diverse team, managing visual design projects and mentoring junior staff. With a focus on creativity and strategic thinking, this position offers the opportunity to shape impactful visual narratives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for design, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions addressing creative challenges.
• Conceptualize and direct designers and production staff.

Skills

Visual Design

Brand Building

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Communication Skills

Project Management

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. Own visual concepts and solutions that address creative challenges while maintaining or developing an optimal design workflow.
2. Oversee and actively participate 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 effectively with copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and development teams.
8. Communicate with clients and internal teams professionally and effectively.
9. Manage and mentor junior art directors and designers.

Basic Qualifications

1. At least 5 years of design experience in B2B or B2C client work.
2. At least 3 years of work experience in an agency environment.
3. Portfolio or samples demonstrating brand-building designs, compelling visual solutions, and interactive experiences.
4. Understanding of current visual trends with a current aesthetic sensibility.
5. Experience across all media including digital, social, film, long-form content, and print.

Bonus points if you have:

1. Bachelor’s degree in design, visual arts, advertising, digital media, or related field.
2. Comfort presenting and defending work to internal teams and clients.
3. Expertise in strategic brainstorming, brand design, and campaign development.
4. Experience with Telecomm, Media, and Technology (CMT) industry clients.
5. Experience using GenAI in workflows.
6. Ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
7. Experience across all media platforms—digital, social, film, long-form content, and print.
8. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) and Figma.
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
10. Experience in scaled AOR engagements at a design level.
11. Portfolio with award-winning, industry-recognized work (OneShow, ADC, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, etc.).
12. Motion graphics or illustration skills are a plus.
13. Participation in new business initiatives.
14. Photo/video shoot direction experience.

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