Senior Art Director

Accenture; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Song in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Art Director to shape brand solutions and visual systems from concept through delivery. This onsite role blends hands-on design work with leadership across an interdisciplinary agency team, partnering with UX, copywriters, strategists, and development to produce solutions that are on brand and ready for stakeholder review.

You will lead visual direction by owning concepts, developing design systems, and guiding designers, production staff, and

Qualifications

• At least 6 years in an agency environment.
• Portfolio showing at least 4 years of compelling visual solutions.
• At least 4 years using Photoshop and Illustrator.
• At least 3 years using Sketch, Adobe XD, and/or Figma, plus strong written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 3 years of cross-channel content creation across social, email, and digital.

Responsibilities

• Own visual concepts and solutions and address creative challenges.
• Oversee hands-on creation of visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, and icons.
• Apply design principles across color, typography, photographic selection, and layout.
• Concept and design solutions that align with the brief, stay on brand, and leverage brand guides.
• Author new brand styles and guidelines.
• Direct designers, production staff, and vendors to fulfill the creative vision.
• Prepare flawless deliverables for handoff to developers, producers, and clients.
• Present and defend solutions to creatives, UX, developers, and clients.
• Lead and mentor junior designers and art directors to support growth.
• Lead brand style workshop sessions and collaborate across disciplines.
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Visual direction

Leadership

Brand design

Typography

Logo design

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/digital media

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketch

Adobe XD

Figma

PowerPoint

Job description

Accenture Song is seeking a Senior Art Director to shape brand solutions and visual systems from concept through delivery. This onsite role in Houston, TX blends hands-on design work with leadership across an interdisciplinary agency team, partnering with UX, copywriters, strategists, and development to produce solutions that are on brand and ready for stakeholder review.

You will lead visual direction by owning concepts, developing design systems, and guiding designers, production staff, and vendors. The work includes crafting typography, logos, icons, and broader visual systems, then presenting and defending creative approaches to both internal teams and clients.

What you’ll do

• Work under the direction of Creative Directors to own visual concepts and solutions that address creative challenges while maintaining or improving design workflow
• Oversee and stay hands-on in the creation of visual designs and systems, including typography, logos, and icons
• Apply design principles across color, typography, photographic selection, organization of elements, and usability
• Concept and design solutions that align with the brief, remain 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 fulfill the creative vision
• Prepare flawless deliverables for handoff to developers, producers, and clients
• Present and defend solutions to creatives, UX, developers, account leaders, and clients
• Lead and mentor more junior designers and art directors, contributing to their growth
• Thrive in interdisciplinary collaboration and lead brand style workshop sessions
• Communicate professionally with clients and internal teams

What you bring

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

Tools you’ll use

Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, PowerPoint

Compensation and time off

The role offers a salary range of USD 59,100 - 145,400 per year.

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

Bonus points

• 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 and experience acting as a client-facing representative for presentations
• Participation in new business initiatives
• Experience in packaging design
• Experience with emerging digital platforms
• Photo/video shoot direction experience