Bounteous x Accolite makes the future faster for the world's most ambitious brands. Our services span Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing. We are guided by Co-Innovation, our proven methodology of collaborative partnership.
Bounteous x Accolite brings together 5000+ employees spanning North America, APAC, and EMEA, and partnerships with leading technology providers. Through advanced digital engineering, technology solutions, and data-driven digital experiences, we create exceptional and efficient business impact and help our clients win.
We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Contract Associate Creative Director to drive our internal communication and brand initiatives. This role will shape and elevate the Bounteous x Accolite brand, design and deliver compelling visual content for the Internal Marketing and Business Development teams, and serve as the global staffing team lead through the remainder of 2024. The ACD should have a passion for storytelling, a keen eye for design, and proven experience managing creative teams and projects in fast-paced environments.
\n Role & ResponsibilitiesLeads, inspires, and motivates teams to create and deliver influential, innovative, best-in-class, customer-centric solutions that drive business goalsArticulates a vision, with clarity of purpose, priorities, and desired outcomes informed by business needs and strategySuccessfully creates, grows, and maintains brand experiences that people lovePossesses a multidisciplinary skillset, from understanding product design to strategy to brand to digital marketingShapes and directs creative strategy and deliverables from concepts through execution for a variety of digital platforms and experiencesFacilitates and oversees creative activities such as experience strategy development, design workshops, conceptual design, copywriting and art direction, production oversight, and concepting for photoshoots and video productionEnsures all creative deliverables align with overarching project goals and strategy, brand guidelines, and accessibility standardsCollaborates with multi-disciplinary teams and partners closely with clients to establish strategy, and align goals with tacticsParticipates in broader practice and organization efforts related to our team's capabilities, growth, culture, and valuesIs a career coach for other XD team members to set and work towards career goals, and help identify training and development needsCoordinates with XD senior leadership to define and execute overall practice processes, methodologies, creative and experience design standards, and initiativesContributes to our culture and atmosphere, quality of work, and growth into the next generation of experience designersProvides creative leadership on new business pitches in partnership with business development and account teams. Is responsible for the ideas and creative concepts, as well as helping to shape and articulate a compelling story.Stays informed on design best practices, trends, and tools, and participates in the local design communityJuggles multiple clients and projects simultaneouslyManages time effectively and proactively communicates with project team members Preferred QualificationsA minimum of 10 years of experience as a creative professional, with a focus on design, user experience, and storytelling. Consulting/Agency experience is a plusAt least 3 years of experience mentoring and managing a team of direct reportsExperience leading engagements with a strong voice for creative and meticulous eye for detailAbility to provide creative direction as well as overall leadership for strategic and account directionProven track record leading pitches and new biz efforts for existing accountsExperience in estimating, pitching, planning, and staffing workExcellent presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels of both internal and client organizations.Experience facilitating workshops and discovery activitiesProficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience in Adobe After Effects or similar motion graphics programs is a plusExcellent listener with a passion for human-centered design
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Bounteous x Accolite is focused on promoting an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the different viewpoints and experiences our diverse group of team members bring to Bounteous x Accolite. Bounteous x Accolite does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In addition, you have the opportunity to participate in several Team Member Networks, sometimes referred to as employee resource groups (ERGs), that host space with individuals with shared identities, interests, and passions. Our Team Member Networks celebrate communities of color, life as a working parent or caregiver, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, wellbeing, and more. Regardless of your respective identity, there are various avenues we involve team members in the Bounteous x Accolite community.
Bounteous x Accolite is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.