Job Summary

Droga5, the Dublin arm of Accenture Song, is looking for an Art Director who can turn a brief into a stream of sharp, culturally-tuned ideas — and do it fast. In other words, this isn’t a role for someone who wants to sit on one big concept for weeks. Instead, it’s built for a visual thinker who thrives on volume, iteration and self-editing. This person should feel just as comfortable pitching a scrappy social idea as shaping a full brand campaign. Additionally, the role sits across Droga5 Dublin, Song Ireland and the wider D5 Global network. As a result, exposure to international briefs comes with the territory.

About Droga5 / the Team

Droga5 is one of the most decorated creative agencies on the planet. The agency was founded in 2006 and has since been named Agency of the Decade by both Ad Age and Adweek. In fact, it has been crowned Agency of the Year more than 25 times. Today, as part of Accenture Song, Droga5 operates across Dublin, New York, London, Tokyo, São Paulo and Australia/New Zealand. Together, these offices blend integrated communications, experience innovation and business design under one creative roof.

The Dublin creative department describes itself as generous rather than territorial. Team members lean on each other, learn from each other, and measure success by the quality of the last piece of work out the door — not by ego. For an Art Director, this translates into a genuinely collaborative floor. Here, copywriters, fellow art directors and designers work shoulder to shoulder on ideas rather than in silos.

Responsibilities

Ideation & Concept Development

• Generate a high volume of ideas quickly, then refine and self-edit as work develops
• Package ideas clearly, concisely and in a way that’s easy for clients to say “yes” to
• Think in platforms rather than defaulting to traditional advertising formats
• Stay a genuine student of trends across advertising, culture, media and social

Craft & Execution

• Pull visual references and build comps fast enough to keep pace with client presentations
• Set the art direction, style and tone for brand campaigns across every channel
• Begin contributing across all stages of production, not just concept

Collaboration & Client Understanding

• Work cross-discipline to deliver projects to a high creative standard, on time
• Take feedback well and incorporate it without losing the idea’s integrity
• Build an early understanding of clients’ businesses and needs
• Act as an accountable partner across D5 Dublin, Song Ireland, D5 Global and Song global

Culture & Attitude

• Bring outside interests and references into the work (filmmakers, influencers, designers, etc.)
• Pitch in wherever needed, with a good attitude

Minimum Qualifications

• A portfolio or work samples that demonstrate smart, brand-building ideas and executions

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong skills in Google Suite, GenAI tools, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator
• Collaborative, passionate and self-motivated
• Familiar with major social platforms and the creative output each one demands
• Solid presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong personal organisation, with the ability to extend that discipline across a team
• Comfortable multitasking and managing simultaneous projects against tight deadlines in a fast-changing environment

Salary and Benefits

[TO CONFIRM] — the original posting did not disclose a salary band or benefits package. Therefore, candidates should confirm remuneration and benefits directly with Droga5/Accenture during the interview process. [LINK TO FIXED PAGE – Accenture benefits/EEO policy]

How to Apply

1. Prepare a portfolio or work samples showcasing brand-building ideas and executions
2. Review the full listing and role details via the original posting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does this Art Director role require working solo or as part of a creative team? Both — the listing explicitly states the role can be filled “as part of a creative team or solo,” so Droga5 is open to candidates who work well independently and those who prefer a paired art director/copywriter setup.

Is this position limited to Droga5 Dublin, or does it involve work across the wider network? The role is based in Dublin but is described as an “accountable partner and collaborator” across D5 Dublin, Song Ireland, D5 Global and Song global — so exposure to international briefs and cross-market collaboration should be expected.

What software or tools should I be confident using before applying? Preferred (not mandatory) skills include Google Suite, GenAI tools, and the core Adobe Creative Suite apps — Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator. The only strict requirement listed is a strong portfolio.