Real Chemistry, Inc.
Associate Creative Director, Art New Remote - USA; Water Street - New York
Real Chemistry, Inc., Carmel Hamlet, New York, United States
At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human‑centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact‑obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.
Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.
Job Overview Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art to join our growing team! 21GRAMS, a Real Chemistry subsidiary, is an advertising agency born to make healthcare more human. This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
What you’ll do
Concept creative ideas and execute multi‑channel campaigns for existing and prospective clients.
Manage and motivate a small team of full‑time and freelance designers and copywriters.
Establish and maintain design excellence and ensure brand standards are met for all client deliverables.
In collaboration with Account and Project Management, oversee creative scope, timelines, resourcing, and deliverables.
Partner with Account, Strategy, Data, and Analytics teams to develop briefs and evaluate results.
Present to clients, incorporating internal and external feedback, and advocate for creative ideas.
Maintain positive team morale while handling quick turnaround times and multiple deliverables.
Ideal fit for you
Our Company values – Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow.
You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
You are a highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have
7+ years of industry experience in increasingly managerial creative roles with a proven track record of success. Experience in the healthcare space is appreciated but not required.
Able to lead and direct a creative team from concept to completion.
Outstanding art direction and design experience across a variety of media including digital, social, collateral, print, broadcast, corporate comms, etc.
Visual design background; great systematic design / multichannel experience as well as campaign / storytelling abilities.
Candidates must be well‑versed in user‑centered design methods and techniques.
Expert in Adobe CS, other design software a plus.
Superior communication, organization and time‑management skills.
A passion for managing and mentoring others to help them perform at their peak and grow in their careers.
Entrepreneurial spirit and can‑do attitude.
BA or higher in Design, Art Direction, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Must have pharma experience.
Pay Range Pay Range: $165,000 – $180,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Benefits and Perks Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at
www.realchemistrybenefits.com .
Work Location & Hybrid Policy Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people want to work. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, unless remote. We are also opening new office locations; if one opens near you, our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach applies. All employees are expected to meet in-office quarterly for collaboration, culture, and learning opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
Voluntary Self‑Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans or have a disability, you may choose to disclose. This information will be recorded in a confidential file and will not be considered in hiring decisions.
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Job Overview Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art to join our growing team! 21GRAMS, a Real Chemistry subsidiary, is an advertising agency born to make healthcare more human. This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
What you’ll do
Concept creative ideas and execute multi‑channel campaigns for existing and prospective clients.
Manage and motivate a small team of full‑time and freelance designers and copywriters.
Establish and maintain design excellence and ensure brand standards are met for all client deliverables.
In collaboration with Account and Project Management, oversee creative scope, timelines, resourcing, and deliverables.
Partner with Account, Strategy, Data, and Analytics teams to develop briefs and evaluate results.
Present to clients, incorporating internal and external feedback, and advocate for creative ideas.
Maintain positive team morale while handling quick turnaround times and multiple deliverables.
Ideal fit for you
Our Company values – Best Together, Impact‑Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow.
You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
You are a highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have
7+ years of industry experience in increasingly managerial creative roles with a proven track record of success. Experience in the healthcare space is appreciated but not required.
Able to lead and direct a creative team from concept to completion.
Outstanding art direction and design experience across a variety of media including digital, social, collateral, print, broadcast, corporate comms, etc.
Visual design background; great systematic design / multichannel experience as well as campaign / storytelling abilities.
Candidates must be well‑versed in user‑centered design methods and techniques.
Expert in Adobe CS, other design software a plus.
Superior communication, organization and time‑management skills.
A passion for managing and mentoring others to help them perform at their peak and grow in their careers.
Entrepreneurial spirit and can‑do attitude.
BA or higher in Design, Art Direction, Communications, or a related field preferred.
Must have pharma experience.
Pay Range Pay Range: $165,000 – $180,000. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Benefits and Perks Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at
www.realchemistrybenefits.com .
Work Location & Hybrid Policy Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people want to work. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, unless remote. We are also opening new office locations; if one opens near you, our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach applies. All employees are expected to meet in-office quarterly for collaboration, culture, and learning opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Employer Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
Voluntary Self‑Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self‑identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans or have a disability, you may choose to disclose. This information will be recorded in a confidential file and will not be considered in hiring decisions.
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