Creative Agency Senior Art Director

Accenture; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life benefits

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Song is seeking a proactive Senior Art Director to drive concepting and design for brand solutions in Philadelphia, onsite. You will lead visual concepts, oversee typography, logos, and assets, and collaborate with UX, copywriters, designers, and developers to deliver on-brand work.

The role requires 6+ years in an agency setting, 4+ years with Photoshop/Illustrator, and 3+ years with Sketch/Adobe XD/Figma; strong presentation and client-facing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in an agency environment
• 4+ years using Photoshop and Illustrator
• 3+ years using Sketch, Adobe XD and/or Figma
• 3+ years in cross-channel content creation (social, email, digital)

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and design solutions that address creative challenges and refine design workflow
• Lead hands-on creation of visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, icons, and related assets
• Prepare high-quality deliverables for handoff to developers, producers and clients
• Present and defend solutions to creatives, UX, developers, account leaders and clients
• Collaborate across functions with UX, copywriters, designers and project managers
• Lead brand style workshop sessions
• Mentor junior designers and art directors

Skills

Visual design leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Brand design systems

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

PowerPoint

Job description

Accenture Song is seeking a proactive Senior Art Director to drive concepting and design for brand solutions within an interdisciplinary agency team (onsite in Philadelphia, PA).

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of Creative Directors
• Own visual concepts and design solutions that address creative challenges while supporting and refining design workflow
• Lead hands-on creation of visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, icons, and related assets
• Apply design principles across color, typography, photographic selection, organization of elements, and usability
• Concept and design solutions that are on brief, on brand, and leverage brand style guides, strategic principles, and templates
• Author new brand styles and guidelines
• Concept, assign, and direct designers, production staff, and vendors to deliver on the creative vision
• Prepare high-quality deliverables for handoff to developers, producers, and clients
• Present and defend solutions to creatives, UX, developers, account leaders, and clients
• Collaborate across functions with UX, copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists, and the development team
• Lead brand style workshop sessions
• Communicate with clients and internal teams in an effective, professional manner
• Lead, mentor, task, and direct the growth of more junior designers and art directors, while contributing to their development

Requirements

• At least 6 years of work experience in an agency environment
• Portfolio showing:
  • At least 4 years of compelling visual solutions, design, and interactive experiences
  • A track record of diverse experiences
  • Understanding of current visual trends and a current aesthetic sensibility
• At least 4 years of experience using Photoshop and Illustrator
• At least 3 years of experience using Sketch, Adobe XD, and/or Figma, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• At least 3 years of experience in cross-channel content creation (social, email, digital)

Technologies

• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Sketch
• Adobe XD
• Figma
• PowerPoint

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Bonus Points If

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience; Bachelor’s degree in design, digital media or related field
• Motion graphics or illustration skills
• Strong understanding of brand design systems principles
• Strong PowerPoint and client deck creation
• Highly skilled and proficient in e-commerce design
• Excellent presentation skills, acting as client-facing representative for presentations
• Participation in new business initiatives
• Experience in packaging design
• Experience with emerging digital platforms
• Photo/video shoot direction experience

Location: Philadelphia, PA (onsite) | Salary: USD 59,100 - 145,400 per year