Company: Accenture

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 31 May 2025 05:31:07 GMT

Job description: We Are:Accenture Song is the world’s largest tech-powered creative group. We accelerate 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 culture through the unlimited potential of creativity, technology and intelligence—both human and artificial. Visit us at: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 an ecosystem. At Accenture, you will concept and design solutions as part of an interdisciplinary agency team to include strategists, writers, designers, data/analysts, technology, media and studio production specialists.The Work:Working under the direction of creative director and often in partnership with a writer, you will own visual concepts and solutions that solve an array of creative challenges while maintaining or developing optimal design workflowOversee 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 usabilityConceptualize and design solutions that are on brief, on brand and leverage brand style guides and strategic principlesConcept, assign, and direct designers, production staff and vendors to fulfill creative visionPrepare flawless deliverables for handoff to developers, producers and clientsPresent and defend solutions to other creatives, account leaders and clientsThrive on interdisciplinary collaboration with copywriters, designers, project managers, strategists and development teamCommunicate with clients and internal teams in an effective and professional mannerHere’s What You’ll Need:1+ years of design experience (in B2B or B2C client work)Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building designs and executions, compelling visual solutions, design and interactive experiencesHave a track record of diverse experiences and an understanding of current visual trends with a current aesthetic sensibility2+ years of work experience in an agency environmentHave strong written and verbal communication skillsExpert in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc), FigmaExperience in all media platforms – digital, social, film, longform content and printAbility to multitask, manage simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environmentExperience in using GenAI as part of your workflowExpertise in strategic brainstorming, brand design and campaign developmentComfortable presenting and defending work to internal teams and clientsA minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required for this positionBonus points if you Have:Bachelor’s degree in design, visuals arts, advertising, digital media or related fieldExperience with Telecomm, Media and Technology (CMT) industry clientsExperience in scaled AOR engagements at a design levelPortfolio includes award-winning, industry-acclaimed work for craft and creativity (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC)Motion graphics or illustration skills a plusParticipated in new business initiativesPhoto/video shoot direction experienceAbout Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.Visit us atOur Commitment to Inclusion & DiversityAt Accenture, inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and embedded in our core values. We are committed to creating a workforce where our people can feel comfortable, be themselves and contribute. Like Canada itself, Accenture employees represent a tremendous variety of cultures, ethnicities, beliefs, backgrounds and languages. We offer an inclusive environment regardless of personal characteristics such as ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age or disability.Requesting an AccommodationAccenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Accenture and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us toll free at 1 (877) 889-9009, send us an or speak with your recruiter.Other Employment StatementsIt is currently our objective to assign our people to work near where they live. However, given the nature of our business and our need to serve clients, our employees must be available to travel when needed.Job candidates are not required to disclose any offence for which a pardon has been granted.

Accenture Song Overview: Accenture Song is the world’s largest tech-driven creative group, focusing on enhancing client value through sustained customer engagement. Their services range from growth strategies and product design to media and marketing orchestration, leveraging creativity and technology.

Job Opportunity: They are seeking an innovative Art Director to join their Creative team, capable of crafting visual concepts and designs across various platforms while collaborating with multiple specialists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design visual solutions while managing workflows and overseeing the creation of design assets (typography, logos, etc.).
• Collaborate with teams to ensure designs align with brand strategies.
• Present and defend creative concepts to clients and internal teams.

Qualifications:

• 1-2+ years of design experience, preferably in an agency setting.
• Strong portfolio showcasing brand-building designs and a grasp of current visual trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, with experience across various media platforms.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.

Additional Information:
Accenture promotes inclusion and diversity, supports employee well-being, and provides opportunities for continuous skill development. They prioritize an inclusive workplace and accommodate diverse needs.

Contact Information: For accommodations or inquiries, candidates can reach out through provided contact methods.