Creative Agency Associate Creative Director - Art Direction

AECOM; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Associate Creative Director with a strong Art Direction background to lead campaigns and projects in a tech-driven creative environment. This role involves collaboration with writers and designers, managing creative output, and contributing to new business initiatives. A successful candidate will bring extensive experience, an impressive portfolio, and be adept at navigating a fast-paced setting while delivering innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of art direction and/or design experience.
• Experience with digital, social, film, and print.
• Strong online portfolio showcasing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct content for various advertising projects.
• Mentor junior creatives and ensure quality standards.
• Collaborate with teams on integrated marketing projects.

Skills

Art Direction

Content Creation

Project Management

Presentation Skills

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in creative writing, journalism, advertising, marketing, or English

Tools

GenAI tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly)

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 seek an Associate Creative Director with an Art Direction background, experienced in leading brand creative, content creation, and content strategy projects, especially campaigns across a brand’s ecosystem. This role requires someone who can work independently and as a team lead, collaborating with writers and designers. You will act as a key member of an interdisciplinary team delivering client solutions. You must be confident in presenting, partnering with clients, and executing innovative ideas. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects, across various media, is essential. Comfort with new tools and technologies, such as genAI, is also required.

The work includes:

1. Collaborating with integrated creative teams on advertising and marketing projects.
2. Leading and directing content for various briefs within the client’s communication ecosystem.
3. Managing, mentoring, and supervising junior creatives, ensuring quality standards.
4. Participating in new business development and account growth.
5. Structuring, presenting, persuading, and defending concepts internally and with clients.

Basic Qualifications:

• 7+ years of art direction and/or design experience.
• At least 3 years in an agency or similar industry role across digital, social, film, longform content, and print.
• Excellent online portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and craftsmanship.
• Experience working in a creative agency or equivalent across all media.

Bonus points if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in creative writing, journalism, advertising, marketing, or English.
• Experience with CMT industry clients.
• Experience in scaled AOR engagements.
• Award-winning, industry-recognized work (e.g., OneShow, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Effies).
• Fluency in social media platforms and trends.
• Experience using GenAI tools like Adobe Firefly in a design capacity.
• Strong storytelling skills.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
• Expertise in strategic brainstorming and campaign development.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.

Compensation varies based on factors like location, role, skills, and experience. Applications are accepted continuously. Benefits information is available at: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards.