Senior Art Director

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $100K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end development of pharma advertising concepts from ideation to final delivery, ensure designs meet regulatory guidelines, and collaborate across Editorial, Account, Strategy, and PM teams to drive high-quality campaign execution.

  • Deliver creative concepts aligned with audience needs and client objectives
  • Maintain quality and adherence to guidelines through proofs and collaborative reviews

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • A Day in the Life:Support the Creative team in developing effective advertising concepts from ideation to final projects, creating layouts that complement tone and style.
  • Analyze data, understand audience needs, and target designs to meet them, adhering to pharma, medical, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Maintain quality control throughout campaign execution, approving proofs and ensuring conceptual execution.
  • Foster relationships with agency departments (Editorial, Account, Strategy, Project Management), communicating effectively and collaborating productively.
  • Understand marketing plans, objectives, and strategies, contributing innovative ideas aligned with client needs and audience targets.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail, organize daily responsibilities, complete administrative tasks accurately, and proactively seek growth opportunities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Art and Design or related field, with 2+ years of experience in Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), with bonus skills in video editing, animation, and 3D programs.
  • Experience In Pharmaceutical/Healthcare Advertising Preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to express ideas clearly and work effectively in a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and attention to detail, with ability to identify resources and prioritize tasks.
  • Self-motivated, engaged, and detail-oriented, with ability to edit work, meet deadlines, and maintain a sharp focus on quality.

Preferred

  • Pharma/Healthcare Advertising Experience Preferred.
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AREA 23, part of Omnicom Health, is a full-service agency focused on pushing creativity and invention in healthcare marketing to new heights. Its “What If” way of working provides a framework for breakthrough ideas that truly drive innovation and keep clients ahead of industry trends. AREA 23 is consistently recognized with the highest industry awards and honors. Med Ad News named AREA 23 “Agency of the Year,” “Most Creative Agency,” and “Most Admired Agency” in 2017—the first time any agency had won the show’s top three awards at once. That is, until AREA 23 did it again in 2018, 2020, and most recently, in 2023. In all, Med Ad News has honored AREA 23 five times as “Agency of the Year,” nine times as “Most Creative Agency,” and eight times as “Most Admired Agency.” In 2019, Clio Health awarded AREA 23 “Agency of the Year” for a third consecutive year, and New York Festivals Global Awards recognized AREA 23 as “Global Agency of the Year.” Cannes Lions, the world’s preeminent annual creative awards festival, awarded AREA 23 the Innovation Grand Prix. At the Medical Marketing & Media (MM+M) Awards, AREA 23 won “Large Agency of the Year” and the Titanium Award for Best in Show. In 2020/2021, Cannes Lions Health honored the agency with its rarely-awarded Pharma Grand Prix, the Radio & Audio Grand Prix, and recognized AREA 23 as “Agency of the Year.” In 2022, AREA 23 won Clio Health "Agency of the Year,” LIA "Health Agency of the Year," "Large Agency of the Year" at the MM+M Awards, “Most Innovative Culture” by Digiday’s WorkLife Awards, and awarded the Grand Prix for Good and "Agency of the Year" at Cannes Lions Health. This is the third time AREA 23 has earned the coveted title within a five-year span, and the first agency to achieve the feat in successive years. AREA 23’s groundbreaking creative is also celebrated in diverse categories, including Brand Experience & Activation, Creative Strategy, Design, Direct, Mobile, and PR.

Founded in 2007
New York, New York, USA
1.1K employees (428 in marketing)
80% recommend to a friend
86% CEO approval

Salaries

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$75K/yr – $100K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
249 (23% of company)
Median Career Experience
22 years
Median Tenure
4.8 years
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49.9%
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