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Art Director

Havas

Manchester

Hybrid

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Job summary

A leading global advertising agency in Manchester is seeking an Art Director to create impactful campaigns within the healthcare sector. The role involves generating innovative ideas and collaborating with various teams to exceed client expectations. Ideal candidates are visual storytellers with strong design skills and a passion for creativity. This position offers a flexible hybrid work model with numerous benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Starting holiday allowance of 28 days

Early Friday finish

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

Visual storyteller with an award-winning portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and craft excellence.
Experience in managing projects from ideation to execution.
Deep understanding of design principles and visual communication.

Responsibilities

Produce impactful original work that meets and exceeds client needs.
Collaborate with Client Services and the copy team for campaign execution.
Attend meetings and communicate proactively across departments.

Skills

Apple Keynote

Graphic Design

Illustration

Photography

Adobe Creative Suite

Digital design

Maya

Web Design

Adobe Dreamweaver

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Indesign

Agency: Havas Lynx

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector

At Havas Lynx a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications we combine unmatched creativity extensive expertise and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.

Committed to driving meaningful changea change built on a foundation of rich experience inspired by innovation and confirmed through our proven track recordwe work in close partnership with healthcare professionals patients carers and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of todays healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve peoples lives.

Were proud to be recognised as the 2025 UKs top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes where weve earned 2 Silver Lions 1 Bronze Lion and 6 shortlists - a testament to our creative excellence and impact. Our work has also been honoured with Gold and Silver at the Clio Health Awards and weve taken home 5 coveted D&A Pencils celebrating our commitment to craft and innovation.

Were a team of over 400 people in Manchester and London with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist Instagram Facebook LinkedIn and Twitter.

Everything this company achievesevery life it saves every penny it makes every policy it changes every award it winsis down to everyone who works here.

Please note that this role is based in Manchester and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Summary of our role

As an Art Director at Havas Lynx you will produce impactful original intelligent work which impresses the client and surpasses their need. You will show creative scope across all of your projects whilst furthering your skills in a range of areas. You will have the client need at the forefront of everything you creative and will be an integral and supportive member of your team.

What you can expect to be doing :

You will support the team by producing creative work across a range of projects which is appropriate and exceeds the clients brief
You will work in partnership with the Client Services team and initiate and respond directly to client communications where appropriate
In collaboration with the copy team excel in your skills when it comes to ideas generation campaign ideation and development campaign execution (multi format) and selling ideas into the clients
Support the Senior Art Director in making decisions on creative production providing direction to external partners
Excel in your art skills when it comes to photography sound usage illustration usage multi format art direction (print digital social etc) art ideation and problem solving (research mood boards idea generation etc) craft excellence visual communication (including typography font selection UX UI image use etc) design principles (e.g. balance hierarchy alignment repetition contrast etc). Show adaptability of art direction to audience and brief actively bring these skills to every brief.
You will attend briefing meetings and proactively communicate with the Strategy Client Services Medical Digital and Operations departments to ensure a smooth delivery of project
You will demonstrate a strong capability in presenting your work internally and externally.

This role could be a great fit for you if :

Youre a visual storyteller with an award-winning portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and craft excellence.
You thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment and are comfortable leading projects from ideation to execution.
You have a deep understanding of design principles typography UX / UI and visual communication.
Youre passionate about mentoring others and fostering a positive creative culture.
Youre commercially aware strategically minded and always looking for ways to elevate the work.
Youre curious open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Ideally you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera Section AI or LinkedIn Learning

What you can expect from us

A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn grow and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. Its a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work reduce pressures and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent so we can continue to deliver on our mission.

You can also expect a whole host of benefits including :

Hybrid Working 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days)
Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave Bank Holidays with increasing allowance connected to length of service
Option to buy carry or sell holidays
Early Friday finish throughout the year
Seasonal working hours
Enhanced family leave pay and return to work benefit scheme
Extensive L&D support
Sabbatical opportunities
Season ticket interest free loans for travel
Cycle to work scheme
Life insurance (4x salary)
Company pension scheme
Fully compensated company events
Volunteer days
Wellbeing programme including sports clubs discounted gym memberships free onsite flu vaccinations extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
Medicash healthcare benefit
24 / 7 access to a free confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme

Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Contract Type : Permanent

Here at Havas across the group we pride ourselves on being committed to offering equal opportunities to all potential employees and have zero tolerance for discrimination. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants irrespective of age sex race ethnicity disability and other factors that have no bearing on an individuals ability to perform their job.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills