Creative Design

Job description

At Accenture Canvas, we are the lucky ones. As Accenture’s in-house creative agency, we get to work with some of the world’s most exciting ideas, content and innovations that are changing the way people work and live. We bring new thinking to global audiences, transforming complex business ideas into experiences that are meaningful, human and compelling. You will be part of a multidisciplinary creative organization, seamlessly connected across countries and time zones, bringing ideas to life with strategic thinking, sophisticated design craft and exceptional attention to detail. So why you? You are an experienced design leader with exceptional visual judgment and the ability to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling creative stories. You combine strategic and conceptual thinking with sophisticated, hands-on design skills. You are equally comfortable leading the creative development of a high-visibility initiative, presenting ideas to senior stakeholders, guiding other designers and personally crafting the work when required. You thrive in multidisciplinary and global environments, confidently collaborating with designers, writers, strategists, marketers, project managers and business leaders. You understand how to balance creative ambition, brand consistency, audience needs and business objectives while maintaining the highest standards of execution. You are curious, collaborative and proactive. You embrace feedback, adapt quickly to changing priorities and continuously explore new technologies, tools and creative possibilities. Your basic skills Exceptional visual taste and sophisticated graphic design capabilities across digital and print channels Strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling and creative problem-solving skills Ability to translate complex business and marketing objectives into clear, distinctive and compelling design solutions Ability to lead the design development of projects from initial concept through final delivery Advanced hands-on expertise in typography, layout, composition, imagery, color, illustration and information design Strong presentation design skills, including the ability to simplify and visualize complex narratives Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign Experience with digital design, wireframing and other relevant design and prototyping tools Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual excellence, refined craft and experience across a variety of formats and channels Ability to develop original visual assets, including campaign concepts, illustrations, infographics and digital experiences Strong understanding of brand systems and the ability to maintain consistency while identifying opportunities for creative expression Ability to independently manage multiple complex or high-visibility projects Experience managing design projects, resources, timelines and competing priorities Ability to guide, mentor and develop designers, providing specific, actionable and constructive feedback Confidence presenting creative concepts and recommendations to senior stakeholders Strong stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary, cross-functional and global teams Strategic understanding of audience needs, business objectives and the B2B environment Meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to design quality Ability to respond constructively to feedback and adapt to changes in project direction Proactive adoption of AI-enabled creative tools and image-generation platforms, such as Adobe Firefly, Copilot, Midjourney, Runway or similar tools Effective AI prompting skills and the ability to integrate emerging technologies thoughtfully into the design process Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken, required for daily collaboration with global teams and stakeholders 10+ years of relevant professional design experience Nice to have Experience working in a creative agency, in-house agency or global brand environment Experience developing integrated campaigns across multiple channels Experience working with global teams and adapting creative work for different markets and audiences Motion graphics or video editing capabilities using tools such as Adobe After Effects or Premiere Pro Experience incorporating AI tools into concept development, image creation, iteration and production workflows Understanding of copywriting, content strategy or narrative development Typical activities The specific responsibilities of the Creative Design Manager may vary depending on the project, but common activities include: Lead the design development of marketing, brand, recruitment, thought leadership and internal communications initiatives Translate complex briefs and business objectives into strong visual concepts, design systems and creative solutions Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop strategically relevant and visually distinctive work Establish the visual approach for projects and guide the work from concept through production and final delivery Personally design and produce creative assets when required, maintaining a strong hands-on contribution Oversee multiple design projects, ensuring quality, consistency and timely delivery Review work produced by designers and external partners to ensure alignment with creative objectives and brand standards Provide clear, actionable and constructive design feedback that strengthens both the work and the capabilities of the team Mentor and support designers, helping them develop their conceptual thinking, craft and presentation skills Present design concepts, creative rationale and recommendations to senior stakeholders Navigate feedback and decision-making across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities Collaborate closely with marketing, strategy, content, project management and production teams Maintain brand consistency while identifying opportunities to evolve visual expression Apply sophisticated typography, layout, image-making and information-design techniques Develop original visual assets, including illustrations, infographics, presentations, campaign materials and digital content Use AI tools to explore, prototype and enhance creative possibilities while maintaining strong creative judgment and quality control Anticipate audience and stakeholder needs, identifying potential challenges before they affect the work Contribute to the continuous improvement of design standards, creative processes and ways of working across Canvas Manage time, resources and administrative responsibilities effectively Portfolio requirement Please note that, in order to consider your application, we require a portfolio of relevant work demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, sophisticated design craft and experience delivering high-quality creative solutions across multiple formats and channels. To be filled by recruiter About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360°