Creative Agency Senior Art Director

Accenture; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a talented Art Director to join its dynamic Creative team. In this exciting role, you will lead the visual design process, conceptualizing and delivering compelling solutions that enhance customer experiences. Collaborating with a diverse team of strategists, developers, and designers, you will drive brand expression across various platforms. Your expertise in visual design, combined with your leadership skills, will empower junior team members and foster a creative environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced agency setting, where your creativity can flourish.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an agency environment with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in design software like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.
• Experience leading and mentoring junior designers.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and design visual solutions for diverse creative challenges.
• Oversee the creation of visual designs, including typography and logos.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to fulfill creative vision.

Skills

Visual Design

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

Cross-channel Content Creation

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Related Fields

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 strategists, 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 participate directly in creating visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, icons, and more, applying design principles such as color, typography, photographic selection, element organization, and usability.
3. Conceptualize and design solutions that are briefed, on-brand, and leverage brand style guides, strategic principles, and templates.
4. Author new brand styles and guidelines.
5. Assign tasks 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 teams, developers, account leaders, and clients.
8. Collaborate across disciplines with UX designers, copywriters, project managers, strategists, and developers, and lead brand style workshop sessions.
9. Communicate effectively and professionally with clients and internal teams.
10. Lead, mentor, task, and contribute to the growth of junior designers and art directors.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• At least 6 years of experience in an agency environment.
• A portfolio demonstrating at least 4 years of compelling visual solutions, design, and interactive experiences, with diverse examples and an understanding of current visual trends and aesthetics.
• At least 4 years of experience using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• At least 3 years of experience with Sketch, Adobe XD, and/or Figma, 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 (minimum 12 years), preferably in design, digital media, or related fields.
• Skills in motion graphics or illustration.
• Strong understanding of brand design systems 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.