Art Director We’re hiring an Art Director to own design for a set of search and social clients and to lead a small production bench. The work blends AI-generated assets, traditional design tools, and a practical design-system mindset. You don’t need to know everything on day one, but you do need the appetite to learn fast and adjust as tools and platforms shift. What You'll Do - Translate client goals into clear creative hypotheses and lightweight prototypes. - Develop ads that can be tested and iterated quickly. - Lead the creation of both AI-generated and traditional assets (static, motion, short-form video). - Maintain prompt libraries, guardrails, and quality assurance standards. - Partner with account and media teams on KPIs, budgets, and testing agendas. - Integrate brand and performance insights back into each client’s creative system. - Manage a small group of freelancers, including scoping work, giving actionable feedback, and keeping timelines and budgets on track. - Identify efficiency improvements (e.g., reducing handoffs, improving templates, strengthening naming and metadata systems). - Spot opportunities for automation (batching, scripts, export workflows) that improve speed without sacrificing quality. - Maintain a steady testing cadence with Search and Social teams. - Review performance results with the team and determine what to scale or retire. - Monitor overall creative effectiveness and the resources required to achieve it. What You'll Bring - 2–3+ years in art direction with shipped work that moved KPIs. - Hands-on comfort with generative AI tools (image/video/copy) and thoughtful promptcraft. - Proficiency in Figma and Adobe CC; experience building and maintaining design systems. - Familiarity with platform specs and constraints across Meta, TikTok, Google, YouTube, and programmatic. - Experience managing freelancers or a small production team. - Fluency in growth metrics and creative testing. Nice to Have - Branding experience, Automation or scripting chops; motion/video workflow experience. Guidelines for Your Application What We Need: Include a portfolio link and a brief note on any AI and design system experience. Alongside your resume, craft a one-page cover letter that gives us some perspective into your unique journey and passion for this role. The Weight of the Cover Letter: It’s more than just a formality – it’s our first introduction to you. Make it count. Without it, your application won't be reviewed. Adherence to these guidelines is paramount. Missing out will cost you a spot in the process. And then, we all miss out. And that bums us out. Don't bum us out. We value attention to detail, and this is your chance to show that off. We appreciate the effort you put into your application and look forward to getting to know you better!

Role Description This position will oversee the creative vision and concepting of key client programs, while managing internal and external creative team members. The Creative Director will interface directly with clients and work with a variety of brands that span across different industries. The creative ideas developed in these programs must be innovative, while delivering on key program objectives. The ability to communicate these ideas through creative presentations to clients is a key aspect of this role. Responsibilities - Conceptual development of brand experiences, campaigns and consumer engagement strategies that connect brands and consumers in a more meaningful way. - Set the overall program strategy and vision for each program, while staying involved through execution to ensure that all objectives are met. - Create and present client creative presentations for review and approval. - Work with the broader Episode1 team to set a high standard for creative development and design. - Oversight of all creative design, from 2D/graphic design to 3D/environmental design. - Understand each brand’s business objectives and how our programs achieve goals within each of those objectives. - Oversee all programming messaging and copywriting for each program. - Identify and secure creative resources for each program. - Work collaboratively with production and account teams to ensure program success and that timelines are met. - Lead RFPs and new business pitches with future clients. - Oversee the development and management of the Episode1 brand, through all digital channels and day-to-day assets. - Create a culture where creative ideas are shared freely and best-in-class creative work is the standard. - Work with Episode1 leadership team to support overall agency growth and maximize efficiencies. Qualifications - 10+ years of creative experience managing experiential marketing programs - overseeing projects from concepting, to development and through execution. - Strong ability to develop innovative creative ideas and strategies. - Experience building and resourcing creative teams. - Must have great time management skills and a sense of urgency for all projects. - Excellent presentation skills - developing new business pitches and creative presentations. - Ability to lead teams and be a decisive decision maker. - Must possess a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - Daily use of Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint, along with Google Docs and Keynote, along with other creative platforms as needed. - Ability to travel (a minimum of 15%) and work non-traditional hours based on program schedules. Job Type - Work remote. - Los Angeles or New York preferred. - Full time with comprehensive medical benefits. - Unlimited PTO. - 12 Weeks of parental leave.

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: Senior creatives have taken a large step beyond mid-level. They are leading and owning work with less oversight and are able to present work to the client seamlessly. They are coming up with ideas beyond the traditional, and are able to develop them in a distinguished way. A Senior Art Director should have the eye and the artistic vision to define the way a brand looks and feels. They are masters of visual craft and can develop a visual identity for the brands they work with. They also have an excellent visual vocabulary and be able to communicate clearly to inspire their team to help bring their vision to life. Job Responsibilities ● Concept and direct ideas of the highest caliber ● Expertly manage all facets of the production process: pre-production and post-production, working and collaborating with producers, directors, photographers ● Lead a team of junior- and mid-level teams in an open and supportive way ● Persuasively present work and own client interactions at all levels ● Be self-sufficient and able to work proactively and independently if required, with minor support from Creative Directors Job Qualifications - 3+ years of experience in advertising or related fields - Portfolio demonstrating smart, brand-building ideas and executions, ideally with something that has won awards or been recognized - Multi-faceted in developing different types of creative media 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. 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• Be a lead visual storyteller for your brands, ensuring all creative assets align with strategy and branding guidelines. • Mentor a team of Art Directors and Senior Art Directors, developing their skills and encouraging their creative growth. • Partner with ACD (Copy), Account, Strategy, and Medical teams to provide a cohesive creative approach across all brand touchpoints. • Conceptualize and execute high-impact designs across multiple channels, including digital, print, video, and social media. • Lead the visual development of brand campaigns, providing expertise in typography, color theory, layout, and user experience. • Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring work remains fresh, modern, and innovative. • Provide leadership during production processes, overseeing everything from photo shoots to motion and video projects. • Present and defend creative work to clients, our teams, and regulatory bodies, acting as a trusted visual expert.