Cleared Creative Director

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

9d•$100,600 - $216,600•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our mission is to help the US federal government strengthen the nation, enhance public safety, and improve lives through technology and ingenuity. We are a technology company within the global Accenture network, recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where individuals feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to grow through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive meaningful, lasting change for government missions. We are seeking a Creative Director to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary creative team in delivering compelling, strategic, and high-quality work for our clients. This role involves close partnership with stakeholders to shape creative vision, guide execution, and ensure projects meet high standards and deadlines. The ideal candidate is a strong creative leader adept at managing design direction, mentoring team members, and fostering collaboration in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
10+ years of experience leading creative teams and directing high-quality visual and/or integrated creative work such as photoshoots, website creation, digital, etc.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and team priorities in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency with industry-standard creative tools and workflows. (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma)
Strong understanding of design, storytelling, branding, and content development best practices.
Active Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in highly regulated, government, or security-conscious environments.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across design, content, and strategy.
Strong presentation skills and the ability to confidently communicate creative rationale to senior stakeholders.
Experience building team processes, improving workflows, and scaling creative operations.
A track record of mentoring junior creatives and developing high-performing teams

Responsibilities

Lead and direct a team of designers, copywriters, and other creative contributors in the development of high-impact creative work.
Partner directly with clients and internal stakeholders to define and evolve creative vision, messaging, and deliverables.
Provide hands-on creative direction across campaigns, presentations, digital assets, and other branded materials.
Ensure all creative output aligns with brand standards, business objectives, and client expectations.
Manage creative scope, priorities, timelines, and team workload across multiple projects.
Review and refine work products to maintain quality, consistency, and strategic alignment.
Support collaboration across functions and contribute to cross-project creative problem-solving.
Mentor and support junior team members, providing feedback, coaching, and professional development.