Description

Job Description

We are:

Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our retail clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span from 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.

Creative

Creatives join Accenture Song to do the most influential work of their careers - work that moves people and creates a positive impact on society, from a deep laugh to a shift in cultural norms. We're always ambitious, infiltrating culture and changing minds. Our work is set apart by its point of view, and we know we're only as good as the last piece of work that went out the door.

We're a generous department who help each other, learn from each other, and respect each other. We know we're at our best when everyone here is supportive of one another. About the work and our people, we care more.

Job Summary

The Executive Creative Director manages both the creative direction of our existing clients and new business pitches, ensuring each project, no matter how big or small, produces world-class work. They have created and overseen the smartest, most influential, most awarded work in the business. The Executive Creative Director oversees multiple clients from ask through execution, demonstrating team leadership, a strong point of view, and motivational skills throughout. They are experts in identifying and nurturing both great ideas and great talent.

We expect our Executive Creative Directors to be the leaders amongst leaders, who can represent our culture and standards to all levels and disciplines within the department, company-wide and across the industry.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow our reputation as one of the world's most creative companies
• Grasp the client business at the highest level, and determine how to drive growth; consistently have a unique point of view on the brief
• Find creative opportunities on even the most challenging of clients
• Inspire work beyond traditional advertising; develop and foster inventive ideas with a point of view on the world
• Push for unique ideas in social, digital and ideas that use innovative technology
• Solve problems by creating integrated systems
• Celebrate effectiveness as well as creativity
• Fight for smart ideas and find ways to make the impossible tangible

• Build client relationships with a deep understanding of clients, their business needs, and our role in their success. Establish full client trust in their instincts and decisions

• Actively pursue new business independently and as part of a greater team, and lead pitches with minimal Chief Creative Officer oversight
• Manage the career paths of multiple creative individuals through the Group Creative Director level

Qualification

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Has independently led multiple pieces of $5MM+ business simultaneously
• Winner of various awards and accolades for accomplished work
• Has been a juror in a distinguished award show
• Experience managing career growth and development of creatives at the Group Creative Director level and below
• Does not require Chief Creative Officer involvement in work development
• 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 and excellent presentation skills

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 04/13/2026.

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 $163,000 to $434,000
Cleveland $150,900 to $347,200
Colorado $163,000 to $375,000
District of Columbia $173,500 to $399,300
Illinois $150,900 to $375,000
Maryland $163,000 to $375,000
Massachusetts $163,000 to $399,300
Minnesota $163,000 to $375,000
New York $150,900 to $434,000
New Jersey $173,500 to $434,000
Washington $173,500 to $399,300

Locations

New York City, NY

Additional Information

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Requisition #: R00324320

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