Creative Visual Design Leader

Who we are:

Accenture Song is renowned as the world's leading tech-powered creative group. Our Design & Digital Products practice helps iconic brands transform their products, services, and environments by harnessing the latest in emerging technology. From crafting brand systems and designing engaging digital and physical experiences, to developing the visual tools and design systems that support them, we are at the forefront of customer experience. With 70 Song Studios and over 4,000 designers across 6 continents, you will join a dynamic team pushing boundaries in creativity.

Who you are:

You are a Visual Design Lead with a knack for conceptual thinking, ready to guide teams in translating creative concepts into reality with unparalleled craftsmanship and a solid foundation in design principles. You will be responsible for owning the visual design direction and narrative on various projects, ensuring aesthetic consistency and directing high-quality outputs at every touchpoint. You set the standard for visual excellence, nurture emerging talent, and connect visual strategy to brand objectives and measurable business outcomes. You embrace AI as a tool to enhance your creative process, ready to collaborate and bring your vision to life.

The work:

In this role, you will be accountable across three main dimensions:

Client Delivery: Lead the visual design trajectory on projects from inception to delivery, ensuring high standards of design quality and adherence to timelines. Translate abstract project briefs and brand strategies into compelling visual languages. Set and uphold high craft standards while directing brand identity creation, design systems, motion graphics, typography, illustration, and digital user interfaces. Balance vision with hands-on involvement, defining creative direction while closely engaging in key design decisions and producing high-quality work. Utilize AI tools to streamline design processes, demonstrating how these technologies can elevate rather than replace creative thinking. Act as a key creative voice in client interactions, clearly articulating visual strategies and guiding clients through complex design challenges. Business Development: Document the impact of AI on visual design workflows and how it enhances delivery and team performance. Contribute to project proposals, create insightful case studies, and translate learnings into thought leadership that highlights our design capabilities. Identify new creative opportunities within existing client relationships, working with account leads to establish strategic perspectives around design challenges. People & Practice Development: Mentor and support team members in their daily work, helping them grow their visual design skills and creative confidence. Actively engage with the Visual Design discipline, sharing methodologies, creative references, and project outcomes to foster community growth. Here’s what you’ll need:

7+ years of visual design experience across diverse industries and platforms. 4+ years leading visual design projects from concept to delivery and directing brand identity and design systems. Proven experience with high-fidelity visual work, maintaining attention to detail and producing developer-ready specifications. 3+ years managing or mentoring visual designers, with a track record of developing junior creatives. Experience operating in agile, cross-functional teams, collaborating with other design disciplines. Demonstrated delivery of impactful visual design that has reached a wide audience and solved complex challenges. Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles guiding visual decisions. Experience building scalable design systems ensuring visual consistency. Knowledge of embedding AI tools into design workflows, from concept to execution. Hands-on experience with design tools like Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant motion or illustration tools. Strong facilitation and presentation skills; ability to convey design reasoning to senior stakeholders. Bonus points if you have:

Experience in brand strategy, service design, or content design. Contributions to practice-level initiatives or community forums. A degree in visual design, graphic design, or related fields. Experience in management consulting or creative agency settings. Engagement in external thought leadership within the design community. Compensation at Accenture varies based on multiple factors including location, role, skills, and experience. Accenture provides a competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and time off. Our commitment to equal employment opportunities ensures that all individuals are considered for employment without discrimination.