EY GDS Creative Services is an internal agency dedicated to crafting high-impact, on-brand creative solutions that help EY teams build a better working world. We excel at creating strategically precise, creatively inspiring, and deeply human experiences across various media platforms. Leveraging AI-enabled tools responsibly, we accelerate research, ideation, and production while maintaining human oversight, brand governance, and data protection.

As a Supervising Associate—Art Director, you will be instrumental in shaping bold, brand-aligned creative work across all channels. Your role involves guiding concepts from initial brief to final delivery, collaborating closely with stakeholders and marketing teams. You'll utilize your design expertise and AI tools to explore innovative concepts, speed up prototyping, and unlock new creative possibilities. We seek individuals who are curious, collaborative, and eager to lead creative teams, championing the responsible, human-centered application of AI.

Lead and inspire design teams to produce impactful, on-brand creative assets for print, digital, presentations, motion graphics, and social media.

Translate business challenges into compelling concepts using storyboards, rapid prototypes, and AI-assisted exploration to bring ideas to life from conception to completion.

Uphold EY brand standards, ensuring exceptional quality, speed, budget adherence, and efficiency in all creative output.

Stay informed about emerging design, digital, and AI trends, guiding teams and clients in their thoughtful and responsible application.

Provide clear creative direction, mentor team members, and proactively address obstacles to ensure project momentum and successful outcomes.

Identify opportunities to integrate culture, technology, and novel creative techniques to develop distinctive, audience-centric experiences.

Cultivate strong client relationships through active listening, precise brief interpretation, and impactful idea presentation.

Engage in empathetic, curious, and solutions-oriented client conversations.

Develop unique design solutions and confidently steer clients towards decisions that best align with their objectives and target audiences.

Mentor junior colleagues, enhancing their creative skills, confidence, and responsible use of new tools.

Effectively prioritize and manage multiple creative projects to meet stringent deadlines without compromising on quality.

Contribute creative leadership and innovative ideas to initiatives that enhance team and organizational strength.

A strong creative vision, complemented by curiosity, empathy, and sound commercial acumen.

Exceptional art direction and storytelling abilities, with the technical skill to transform ideas into polished, distinctive work.

Confidence in setting creative direction, guiding teams, and engaging in hands-on production when necessary.

A proven history of delivering ambitious creative projects on schedule and within budget.

The capacity to distill complex client challenges into clear, memorable creative concepts.

Persuasive communication skills and the presence to build trust with clients and creative teams.

A keen eye for detail, consistency, and superior craftsmanship.

An inquisitive approach to exploring emerging creative and AI tools, utilizing them responsibly to inspire ideas, expedite prototyping, and enhance production while maintaining a human perspective.

Bachelor's degree or college diploma in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or a related field.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and comprehensive hands-on experience with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite, covering design, layout, motion, video, and production.

A compelling portfolio showcasing strong art direction and refined execution across digital, social media, presentations, campaigns, and integrated experiences.

Demonstrated ability to establish a strong creative vision, lead multidisciplinary teams, and provide hands-on contributions as needed.

Curiosity and practical experience with AI-powered creative tools, applied responsibly to broaden concepts, accelerate prototyping, and improve quality while safeguarding human judgment and brand integrity.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in a demanding, global creative environment, including leadership roles managing creative teams and complex projects.

Working knowledge of UI/UX principles and 3D design or visualization tools is considered an advantage.