Group Creative Director

Accenture; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Group Creative Director to creatively lead multiple business segments while driving growth and innovation. This role involves managing high-level projects, nurturing talent, and maintaining direct client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong portfolio and a deep understanding of new media trends. Join a dynamic environment where your creativity can flourish and make a significant impact across various clients and industries. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of creative solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Portfolio showcasing brand-building ideas and executions.
• Experience leading multi-million dollar projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple business pieces with minimal oversight.
• Manages and guides career growth of team members.
• Develops cross-disciplinary partnerships focusing on strategy.

Skills

Creative Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

New Media Understanding

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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:

A Group Creative Director owns and runs multiple pieces of business, with little to no oversight. They work closely with the co-leaders across departments and with clients, thinking on a higher level for what is best to drive the business. Their work is consistent in excellence and originality. They embrace creative experimentation and champion ideas that explore non-traditional solutions.

The work:

+ Creatively leads multiple pieces of business, across a range of clients and tones

+ Manages people at the highest level, guiding their career growth and helping them develop, regardless of whether they are working on assignment together or not

+ Cross functional in reviewing both copywriting and art direction, as well having a great understanding of new media

+ Can lead new business pitches, working closely with all departments to form a seamless and winning presentation

+ Has direct and one to one relationship with client that does not need to involve others

+ Runs multiple projects and productions at once, with strong ability to manage and delegate

+ Has robust understanding of current and emerging industry trends and pushes for original work

+ Develop and maintain cross-disciplinary partnership, with a focus on strategy, design and production

Here’s what you’ll need:

+ Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building ideas and executions

Bonus points if:

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience

+ Has led a $5MM+ piece of business independently in previous roles

+ Winner of various awards and accolades for accomplished work

+ Ability to single-handedly lead multiple pieces of business

+ Experience managing career growth and development of creatives at all levels

+ Great understanding of new media

+ Ability to multi-task across multiple pieces of business and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

+ Strong interpersonal skills to work internally and with clients and excellent presentation skills

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

Maryland $87,400 to $235,000

New York $87,400 to $293,800

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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