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: www.accenture.com/song Design We exist to build brands through actions and experiences made possible by emerging technology and media. The most innovative brands in the world choose Accenture Song due to our passion for technology, culture and creative expression. We are a team of multidisciplinary designers curious about how brands influence culture and affect human experience by way of concept-driven aesthetics and systematic design thinking. We avoid trends and seek meaning to create work that is award-winning and career-defining through integrated experiences, interactions, and environments. You are: The Associate Design Director works autonomously, leads a team, and brings the vision of multiple projects to life with little or no oversight. The Associate Design Director works closely with the co-creative leaders and across departments and with clients, thinking on a higher level about how best to drive the business. Internally, the Associate Design Director is a key contributor to the creative department and agency culture, and a mentor to shape more junior designers' careers. Their work is consistent in excellence and originality. The work: * Oversee multiple pieces of business at once, effectively managing time and delegating work * Manage staff, both in reviewing work and in guiding their career development and growth * Think beyond the campaign, always looking towards a bigger vision and developing comprehensive ecosystems of work * Forge strong client relationships, and establish full client trust in your instincts and decisions * Continually push work beyond the status quo and motivate and challenge all departments to go above what is expected * See all briefs as opportunities and drive members of team from all departments to take the work a step above * Work with other disciplines (e.g., Copywriter, Art Director, Account Management, Operations, Strategy, Project Management, Creative, UX, Design, Interactive Technology) to determine scopes and project requirements Qualification Basic Qualifications * 7+ years of design experience at a creative agency or equivalent industry experience in the creative field across all media-including digital, social, film, longform content and print * Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating extraordinary, smart, brand-building designs and executions Bonus points if you have: * Bachelor's degree or 12 years equivalent work experience; Bachelor's degree in design, visuals arts, advertising, digital media or related field * Ability to multitask, manage simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment * Collaborative and team oriented with proficiency working with members of all different departments, with a maturity that does not require anyone more senior to have to step in to intervene * Exceptional organizational and planning skills, including exacting attention to detail and follow-through * Strong oral and written communication skills for effective communication to clients, internal staff and management * Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, etc), Figma. * Excellent design taste and sensibility * Experience in using GenAI as part of your workflow. * Demonstrated ability of working in a self-sufficient manner * Understanding of design process, beyond just campaign work * Experience with Telecomm, Media and Technology (CMT) industry clients * Experience in scaled AOR engagements at a design level * Portfolio includes award-winning, industry-acclaimed work for craft and creativity (OneShow, AD&D, Cannes, Webbys, Emmys, Andys, Effies, ADC) * Expertise in strategic brainstorming, brand world development, brand refreshes, campaign development, * Motion graphics or illustration skills a plus * Strong understanding of brand design systems principles * Strong PowerPoint and client deck creation * Excellent presentation skills and acts as client-facing representative for presentations * Participates in new business initiatives * Experience with emerging digital platforms 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 Jersey, 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. Role Location Annual Salary Range California $163,000 to $413,600 Colorado $163,000 to $357,400 District of Columbia $173,500 to $380,500 Illinois $150,900 to $357,400 Minnesota $163,000 to $357,400 Maryland $163,000 to $357,400 New York/New Jersey $150,900 to $413,600 Washington $173,500 to $380,500 Pay Transparency Info for Salary Range Request from Employee or Candidate: Accenture offers competitive pay to ensure that our people are compensated fairly and equitably. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include office location, role, skill set, level and experience. 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