Associate Creative Director, Art (Health)

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $180K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 6 days ago

Job Summary

Lead and mentor design teams to translate briefs into innovative, on-brand visual solutions across digital, print, video, and social channels, while guiding concepts with Strategy, managing multi-brand projects, and nurturing client relationships to identify growth opportunities.

  • Own the end-to-end creative process and production budgeting
  • Align with strategic objectives and up-sell opportunities
  • Mentor junior designers and collaborate with copy and strategy

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day leader of team(s) and actively guides team to produce visual designs that align to creative brief and solves client challenges in an original and innovative way.
  • Contributes creative concepts and partners 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.
  • Contributes award-worthy concepts and recommendations to execute ideas.
  • Leads production efforts and demonstrates 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).
  • Able to 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 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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.
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VML HEALTH

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, to create connected brands that drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning work with blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Intel, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester WaveTM Reports, which name WPP a “Leader” in Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 28,000 talented people across 60-plus markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney. VML is a WPP agency (NYSE: WPP). For more information, please visit www.vml.com, and follow along on Instagram, LinkedIn, and X. #WeAreVML

652 employees (226 in marketing)

Salaries

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$75K/yr – $180K/yr

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Associate Creative Director, Art (Health)

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