Associate Creative Director, Art (Pharma)

### Job Overview: The Associate Creative Director, Art (ACD, Art) is a conceptual and visual leader who shapes breakthrough creative thinking across assigned brands. Working closely with the Group Creative Director, this role will help to drive the development of thoughtful, insight-driven ideas and elevates visual craft across omnichannel campaigns. The ACD, Art plays a hands-on role in developing concepts, directing design, and mentoring art directors and designers—ensuring all creative solutions align with strategy and deliver impact. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and who understands the nuances of pharmaceutical creative, including scientific storytelling, regulatory requirements, and launch fundamentals. They bring a strong aesthetic sensibility, a deep understanding of visual trends, and the ability to translate complex science into compelling visual narratives. This role is client-facing and requires strong presentation skills, along with the ability to supervise and manage junior and mid-level creative team members. ### Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to: Creative Leadership & Concept Development - Lead concept development and visual articulation for integrated campaigns across print, digital, social, experiential, and video. - Translate strategic insights into compelling visual ideas that elevate the client’s brand. - Partner closely with copy leads to drive cohesive creative thinking. - Push creative boundaries while ensuring solutions remain strategically grounded. - Provide hands-on direction to designers and art directors throughout the creative process. - Present creative work confidently to internal stakeholders and clients. Design & Art Direction - Direct the creation of visual systems, campaign identities, and design approaches. - Ensure all visual outputs are consistent, brand aligned, and support core messaging. - Guide photo direction, illustration style, typography choices, color palettes, and layout decisions. - Oversee quality control for all visual deliverables. Collaboration & Cross-functional Partnership - Collaborate with Strategy, Account, Project Management, and Creative partners to ensure creative accuracy and alignment. - Contribute to new business efforts by developing conceptual directions and participating in pitch presentations. - Partner effectively with production, UX, and development teams on multichannel executions. Leadership & Mentorship - Mentor and guide junior and mid-level art talent, providing constructive feedback and modeling creative excellence. - Model inclusive and collaborative creative leadership. - Contribute to the growth and creative culture of the department. Operational & Industry Awareness - Maintain a deep understanding of visual trends, technologies, and production techniques. - Ensure creative adheres to pharma regulatory expectations while still delivering innovation. - Support brand planning and tactical development in partnership with cross-functional leads. ### Qualifications and Skills: - 8+ years of pharmaceutical art direction or design experience within creative or advertising agencies, including AOR and launch experience. - Rare disease experience strongly preferred. - Proven ability to lead and mentor copy teams, providing actionable and inspiring feedback. - Strong client-facing presence and excellent presentation skills. - Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or a related field - Portfolio demonstrating conceptual range and strong art direction and design across formats. - Proven ability to translate scientific content into persuasive and original creative work. - Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner closely with cross-functional teams. ### Benefits: We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all of our employees: - **Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.** We cover a generous portion of employee contributions - **401K plan.** We invest in p…