Associate Creative Director, Art (Pharma)

<h3><u>Job Overview:</u></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3><u>Key Responsibilities, including but not limited to:</u></h3> <p>Creative Leadership &amp; Concept Development</p> <ul> <li>Lead concept development and visual articulation for integrated campaigns across print, digital, social, experiential, and video.</li> <li>Translate strategic insights into compelling visual ideas that elevate the client’s brand.</li> <li>Partner closely with copy leads to drive cohesive creative thinking.</li> <li>Push creative boundaries while ensuring solutions remain strategically grounded.</li> <li>Provide hands-on direction to designers and art directors throughout the creative process.</li> <li>Present creative work confidently to internal stakeholders and clients.</li> </ul> <p>Design &amp; Art Direction</p> <ul> <li>Direct the creation of visual systems, campaign identities, and design approaches.</li> <li>Ensure all visual outputs are consistent, brand aligned, and support core messaging.</li> <li>Guide photo direction, illustration style, typography choices, color palettes, and layout decisions.</li> <li>Oversee quality control for all visual deliverables.</li> </ul> <p>Collaboration &amp; Cross-functional Partnership</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with Strategy, Account, Project Management, and Creative partners to ensure creative accuracy and alignment.</li> <li>Contribute to new business efforts by developing conceptual directions and participating in pitch presentations.</li> <li>Partner effectively with production, UX, and development teams on multichannel executions.</li> </ul> <p>Leader