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Accenture Creative Agency Senior Art Director in Walnut Creek, California
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 are looking for 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 concept and design solutions as part of an interdisciplinary agency team to include strategy, developers/technologists, user experience designers, content strategists, writers, and studio production specialists.
The work:
Work under the direction of Creative Directors. Own visual concepts and solutions that solve an array of creative challenges while maintaining or developing optimal design workflow
Oversee and be hands-on in the creation of visual designs and systems, typography, logos, icons and more and applies design principles such as color, typography, photographic selection , organizing elements and usability
Conceptualize and design to deliver solutions that are 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 fulfill creative vision
Prepare flawless deliverables for handoff to developers, producers and clients
Present and defend solutions to other creatives, UX, developers , account leaders and clients
Thrive on interdisciplinary collaboration with UX, copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists and development team and leads brand style workshop sessions
Communicate with clients and internal teams in an effective and professional manner
Lead, mentor, task, direct and contribute to the growth of more junior designers and art directors
Here’s what you’ll need:
At least 6 years of work experience in an agency environment
A portfolio that demonstrates at least 4 years compelling visual solutions, design and interactive experiences, a track record of diverse experiences, an 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)
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 a plus
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 acts as client-facing representative for presentations
Participates in new business initiatives
Experience in packaging design
Experience with emerging digital platforms
Photo/video shoot direction experience
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