Job Summary

The Design Director works autonomously, leads a team, and brings the vision of multiple projects to life with little or no oversight. The Design Director works closely with the co-leaders across departments and with clients, thinking on a higher level about how best to drive the business. Internally, the Design Director is a key contributor to the department and agency culture, and a mentor to shape more junior designers’ careers. Their work is consistent in excellence and originality.  

Job Responsibilities 

• 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., Account Management, Operations, Strategy, Project Management, Creative, UX, Design, Interactive Technology) to determine scopes and project requirements 

Basic Qualifications

• Portfolio or samples of work demonstrating smart, brand-building designs and executions

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of design experience at a Design firm, Advertising Agency or related industry

• Prior creation of award-winning or breakthrough work

• Experience managing individuals and teams of people. Collaborative and team oriented

• Ability to multi-task across multiple pieces of business and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

• Strong interpersonal skills to work internally and with clients

• Understanding of design process, beyond just campaign work

• Expert proficiency in Photoshop and InDesign, and any new and emerging design-specific software

• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills for effective communication to clients, internal staff and management

• Expert production experience

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 as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 10/30/2026.

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture

Role Location                                        Annual Salary Range

California                                           $94,400 to $224,600

Colorado                                             $94,400 to $194,100

Connecticut                                        $94,400 to $194,100

District of Columbia                            $100,500 to $206,700

Illinois                                              $87,400 to $194,100

Maine                                                 $80,400 to $165,300

Maryland                                               $94,400 to $194,100

Massachusetts                                       $94,400 to $206,700

Minnesota                                           $94,400 to $194,100

New York                                                $87,400 to $224,600

New Jersey                                           $100,500 to $224,600

Ohio                                                 $87,400 to $179,700

Virginia                                              $87,400 to $206,700

Washington                                       $100,500 to $206,700