Creative Agency Senior Art Director

Accenture; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking creative team as an Art Director, where you'll conceptualize and design compelling visual solutions that drive customer experience. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside diverse talent, including strategists, developers, and content creators, to elevate brand expression across various platforms. You'll lead design workflows, mentor junior staff, and present innovative ideas to clients, all while shaping the visual identity of impactful projects. If you're passionate about design and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of agency experience with a strong portfolio.
• 4+ years of experience with Photoshop and Illustrator.
• 3+ years of experience with Sketch or Figma.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions for creative challenges.
• Lead and mentor junior designers and art directors.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create designs.

Skills

Visual Design

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

Cross-channel Content Creation

Brand Design Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

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 actively participate 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 brief, on-brand, and leverage brand style guides, strategic principles, and templates.
4. Author new brand styles and guidelines.
5. Assign 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 interdisciplinarily with UX, copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and development teams; lead brand style workshop sessions.
9. Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and internal teams.
10. Lead, mentor, assign tasks, direct, and contribute to the growth of junior designers and art directors.

Here’s what you’ll need:

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

Bonus points if:

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience; degree in design, digital media, or related field.
2. Skills in motion graphics or illustration.
3. Strong understanding of brand design systems principles.
4. Proficiency in PowerPoint and client deck creation.
5. Highly skilled in e-commerce design.
6. Excellent presentation skills and experience as a client-facing representative.
7. Participation in new business initiatives.
8. Experience in packaging design.
9. Experience with emerging digital platforms.
10. Photo/video shoot direction experience.

Compensation varies based on multiple factors including location, role, skill set, and experience. We accept applications continuously; there is no fixed deadline. For benefits information, visit: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards

Role Location & Salary Range:

• California: $63,800 - $145,400
• Colorado: $63,800 - $125,600
• District of Columbia: $68,000 - $133,700
• Illinois: $59,100 - $125,600
• Minnesota: $63,800 - $125,600
• Maryland: $63,800 - $125,600
• New York/New Jersey: $59,100 - $145,400
• Washington: $68,000 - $133,700

Our values on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity are integral to our culture. We are committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities or religious observances. For more information, visit: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce