What We're Looking For:
We're seeking a highly talented and visionary Associate Creative Director, Art, to lead and inspire our design team. You're a strategic thinker with a passion for creating visually stunning and impactful designs for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. You possess a strong understanding of design principles, typography, and visual communication, and the ability to translate complex information into engaging and accessible visuals. You're a natural leader, a skilled communicator, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Day‑to‑day leader of team(s) and actively guide team to produce visual designs that align to creative brief and solve client challenges in an original and innovative way.
- Contribute creative concepts and partner with Strategy teams to approve creative briefs as needed.
- Work closely with copy partner and guide team(s) to stay focused on the big idea.
- Contribute award‑worthy concepts and recommendations to execute ideas.
- Lead production efforts and demonstrate ability to work within budget or can articulate justification to increase budget for projects.
- Foster strong relationships with clients and spot opportunities to enhance or build on a project (upsell).
- Present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective.
- Manage multiple projects, sometimes for various brands with different scopes and ensure all project(s) of self and team deadlines are met.
- Develop visually compelling designs for a variety of channels, including digital, print, video, and social media.
- Ensure all designs are on‑brand and aligned with marketing objectives.
- Mentor and develop junior art directors and designers.
Who You Are:
- A highly creative individual with the ability to generate innovative, award‑worthy creative and strategic ideas that solve clients’ business challenges.
- A collaborative team player who is eager to partner with a copywriter and cross‑functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social, UX and Medical teams.
- A confident and persuasive presenter who can respond well to challenging client situations.
What You'll Need:
- Strong proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
- A portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking and award‑winning design, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.
- Excellent understanding of design principles, typography, and visual communication.
- The ability to translate complex information into visually engaging designs.
- 5–7 years of relevant client or agency experience with 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
What we offer:
Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work. Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery. Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness. Growth‑minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
Salary:
$75,000—$180,000 USD, variable based on location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications.
EEO Statement:
WPP (VML) is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has equal opportunities to progress in their careers.
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