Art Director

Role overview

Canvas, part of Accenture, creates clear, engaging creative for global audiences. This role sits within a large in-house creative team that works across regions and time zones to turn complex ideas into polished, human-centered content.

The ideal candidate brings strong visual judgment, a talent for simplifying difficult concepts, and a collaborative approach to electronic and digital creative work. A portfolio showcasing relevant work is required to be considered.

What you'll do

• Get up to speed on each campaign and the audience it is meant to reach.
• Partner closely with the creative team to improve the quality and impact of the work.
• Work with internal marketing stakeholders and other team members.
• Protect quality standards and ensure only polished, client-ready work is delivered.
• Lead design projects from the initial idea through final delivery.
• Create original assets such as illustrations and infographics.
• Evaluate junior designers’ output and help maintain a consistently high standard.
• Adjust imagery, typefaces, and layouts using graphic design tools.
• Use typography effectively to strengthen the message and design.
• Develop practical solutions for complex creative problems.
• Keep brand expression consistent across marketing materials and campaigns.
• Coordinate with marketing and design teams so deadlines are met.

Required experience

You should have at least 8 years of relevant experience producing creative content for events, marketing programs, or business communications.

Skills and strengths

• Strong visual taste and concept-to-execution storytelling ability
• Comfort working alone as well as in collaborative teams
• Initiative in suggesting ideas and solving problems
• Capability in managing people, projects, and resources
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate creative teams
• Hands-on experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar visual and wireframing tools
• Proven graphic design ability supported by a strong portfolio
• Ability to work with feedback and respond well to direction
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Strong audience empathy and client perspective
• Careful attention to detail
• Experience using AI creative tools and image-generation platforms such as Adobe Firefly and Midjourney

Compensation and benefits

Accenture states that pay depends on factors such as office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. The annual salary range for this position in New York is $68,300 to $182,600.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Important notes

The posting is expected to remain open until 07/20/2026.

Accenture provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities or religious observances. If accommodation is needed, candidates may contact the company by phone at 1 (877) 889-9009, by email, or through a recruiter.

Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable law. Accenture is an EEO and Affirmative Action employer for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and it supports veteran hiring.

U.S. applicants must already have work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship. Candidates currently employed by an Accenture client or affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible. Applicants are not required to disclose sealed or expunged conviction or arrest records, and a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.

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