Associate Creative Director, Art at AbbVie | Irvine, CA

AbbVie

Associate Creative Director, Art

Irvine, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive art leadership for a group of brands, overseeing output and the performance of art directors.

Must-have: Combined four to six years creative/supervisory art experience, preferably in healthcare communications.
Standout: Manages workload and quality from concept through production with direct report accountability.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Reports to the CD/Art. Is responsible for the art/graphic output of the group of brands he/she heads. Assigns brands to direct reports (art directors) and reviews and assesses their performance. Reviews their work during its creation and before it is dispatched to the client, from concept through production. Manages art group’s workload to maximize efficiency, thus assuring completion of work on time and on budget.
% of Time or Importance 30%
Continually strives to inspire and elevate the level of creative ability of all art personnel within his/her group consistent with the desire for growth and excellence implicit in the Agency’s vision, mission and values. Sustains an ongoing effort to keep up to date on current developments in communications as they apply to the art/creative department.
- Helps guide the professional and creative development and growth of art directors through evaluation of creative standards by example and counsel. Works collaboratively and constructively with ACD/Art counterparts to the benefit of the brands for which they are responsible.
% of Time or Importance 30%
Is responsible for being current and conversant with their brands and the competition and requires the same of their direct reports. Is expected to effectively present creative work both internally and externally.
% of Time or Importance 20%
Participates in, and contributes to, shaping brand positioning and strategy with all other members of the brand teams within his/her group.
% of Time or Importance 10%
Is a key member of the agency new business team as required.
% of Time or Importance 10%

Requirements

4-year college education, with a focus on Art and Design, preferably in the communication arts
Combined four to six years creative/supervisory art experience, preferably in healthcare communications
Creative experience within the classic full-service healthcare agency environment
Combination of supervisory management skills and creative awareness and sensibility
Ability to manage highly charged group dynamics and processes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
Persuasiveness and advanced presentation skills

Nice_to_have

New business team involvement as required (participation in agency new business efforts)
Creative experience within the classic full-service healthcare agency environment could be considered a plus

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.

AbbVie

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AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on creating medicines and solutions that put impact first — for patients, communities, and our world. We aim to address complex health issues and enhance people's lives through our core therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, aesthetics and other areas of unmet need. Learn more about us at www.abbvie.com and review our community guidelines at https://www.abbvie.com/social-media-community-guidelines.html.

Founded in 2013

North Chicago, Illinois, USA

60K employees (3,267 in marketing)

www.abbvie.com

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