Creative Agency Senior Art Director

Accenture; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a highly skilled Art Director to join a dynamic creative team. This role involves conceptualizing and designing solutions that enhance customer experience across various platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing visual design expertise and a comprehensive understanding of brand expression. You will collaborate with diverse teams, lead design initiatives, and mentor junior designers. If you're passionate about creativity and eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in an agency environment with strong visual design capabilities.
• Portfolio showcasing compelling visual solutions and interactive experiences.
• Experience in cross-channel content creation and client-facing presentations.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions addressing creative challenges.
• Create visual designs and systems, including typography and logos.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and lead brand workshops.

Skills

Visual Design

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

Cross-Channel Content Creation

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or Digital Media

Equivalent Work Experience

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 various creative challenges while maintaining or developing an optimal design workflow.
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. Concept, 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 interdisciplinary 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, task, 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 current visual trends and aesthetic sensibility.
3. At least 4 years of experience using Photoshop and Illustrator.
4. At least 3 years of experience using 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 work experience (minimum 12 years), preferably in design, digital media, or related fields.
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.

Additional information on compensation, benefits, and company values is provided in the original description and should be retained as is for completeness and compliance.