The Senior Art Director needs to be a visual thinker who collaborates with members of cross-functional pharma agency teams. Under the direction of the Creative Director, you will concept, design, and execute creative solutions for a wide variety of communications targeting the spectrum of healthcare audiences (including payers, health systems, healthcare professionals, and patients).
My client is seeking a Senior Art Director who combines good aesthetic judgment with proven management skills and a deep understanding of the technical, technological, and logistical requirements for studio-friendly layouts.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Work as part of the creative team to develop layouts for client communications, agency communications, and new business projects
- Prepare layouts for all communication channels, including PowerPoint presentations, print, and some digital
- Prioritize and work with Project Management to ensure that tasks are completed in accordance with established timelines
- Develop skills under the guidance of the senior creative team
- Develop knowledge of products, disease states, and the market access space as context for the development of relevant creative solutions
Qualifications/Experience needed:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Arts, Design Advertising, or related field
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in agency (pharma agency preferred)
- Strong skills with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Able to demonstrate conceptual thinking and understand creative design and layout
- Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
- Ability to work with tight deadlines, in a fast-paced environment to good quality
- High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative
- Strong problem-solving skills and an eye for detail
- A good team player