Creative Agency Senior Art Director

Accenture; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Art Director to join their dynamic Creative team. This role involves conceptualizing and designing visual solutions that enhance customer experience across various platforms. With a focus on collaboration, you will work alongside a diverse team of strategists, designers, and developers to create impactful brand expressions. If you have a passion for design and a knack for leading creative projects, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, imaginative environment. Join a forward-thinking company where your creativity can flourish!

Qualifications

• 6+ years in an agency environment with a strong portfolio.
• Experience in creating compelling visual solutions and interactive experiences.
• Proficient in design tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions while developing optimal design workflows.
• Coordinate and direct designers and production staff to fulfill the creative vision.
• Lead brand style workshops and mentor junior designers.

Skills

Visual Design

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

Cross-channel Content Creation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

PowerPoint

Job description

We are:

Accenture Song accelerates 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 life through the unlimited potential of imagination, technology, and intelligence. 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 a brand ecosystem anchored on driving customer experience. At Accenture, you will conceptualize and design solutions as part of an interdisciplinary agency team including strategy, developers/technologists, user experience designers, content strategists, writers, and studio production specialists.

The work:

1. Work under the direction of Creative Directors. Own visual concepts and solutions that address a range of creative challenges while maintaining or developing optimal design workflows.
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 to deliver solutions that are brief, on-brand, and leverage brand style guides, strategic principles, and templates.
4. Author new brand styles and guidelines.
5. Coordinate and direct designers, production staff, and vendors to fulfill the creative vision.
6. Prepare flawless deliverables for handoff to developers, producers, and clients.
7. Present and defend solutions to other creatives, UX, developers, account leaders, and clients.
8. Collaborate across disciplines with UX, copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and development teams; lead brand style workshops.
9. Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and internal teams.
10. Lead, mentor, assign tasks, and contribute to the growth of junior designers and art directors.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• At least 6 years of work experience in an agency environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating at least 4 years of compelling visual solutions, design, and interactive experiences, with a diverse range of work and current visual trends.
• At least 4 years of experience using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• At least 3 years of experience with Sketch, Adobe XD, and/or Figma, along with strong communication skills.
• At least 3 years of experience in cross-channel content creation (social, email, digital).

Bonus points if:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in design, digital media, or related fields.
• Skills in motion graphics or illustration.
• Strong understanding of brand design system principles.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and client deck creation.
• Experience in e-commerce design.
• Excellent presentation skills and client-facing experience.
• Participation in new business initiatives.
• Experience in packaging design.
• Familiarity with emerging digital platforms.
• Photo/video shoot direction experience.