Droga5 Executive Creative Director

Droga5, part of Accenture Song, is a creative agency with offices in New York, London, Dublin,Tokyo and São Paulo . From integrated communications and experience innovation to business design, Droga5 exists to build and sustain the most influential brands of the 21st century through creativity. Droga5 was founded in 2006 and has been recognized as Agency of the Year more than 25 times and was named both Ad Age and Adweek’s Agency of the Decade (2010–2019). Visit  Droga5.com  or  @droga5  on all social platforms to get to know us better.  Creative @ Droga5 Creatives join Droga5 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.

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.

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 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,