Senior Art Director

twentysix; New York; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free snacks

Generous holiday and PTO

Private medical, dental, and vision

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead creative development across healthcare communications projects. The role interfaces with clients and internal teams, translating strategy into polished visuals using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint.

The Senior Art Director will guide ideation, contribute to business development, and support corporate marketing while maintaining high standards of craft and client impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, graphic arts, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in Digital Media, Electronic Visualization, Visual Arts, or related field is preferred.
• At least 6 years of professional art/design/creative writing experience with a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance for all design deliverables.
• Manage and direct promotional art projects.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Word

PowerPoint

Creative problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in arts/graphic arts/related field

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Job Summary

The Senior Art Director is a senior-level creative contributor within the agency who may interface directly with Real Chemistry clients as well as all areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities include guiding the ideation and creative development for projects, business development, and some corporate marketing as needed. In addition to possessing an excellent knowledge of effective graphic and/or presentation design techniques (via both the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint), a successful Senior Art Director should possess a thorough understanding of the principles of successfully integrating copy with art and layouts. This position also requires strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to translate strategic ideas into polished deliverables and then present them to key stakeholders.

What you’ll do

Otherwise known as the “essential functions”, these are the parts of the job that a crucial to successful performance.

• Provide quality assurance for all related design deliverables
• Manage/lead/direct promotional art projects
• Assess client needs, propose, and develop innovative multimedia solutions
• Understand and develop new technology to maintain agency competitiveness
• Possess advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Provide a work breakdown structure (WBS) and budget for complex deliverables
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Potential to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by supervisor
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may be removed, modified, or added by leadership at any time as business or operations require

This position is a perfect fit for you if

• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What you should have

• Bachelor’s degree in arts, graphic arts, related field, or similar work experience is required
• Master’s degree in a related field (Digital Media, Electronic Visualization, Visual Arts, Computer Graphic Design) is preferred
• At least 6 years of professional art/design/creative writing experience demonstrated by a strong design portfolio

Pay Range: $90,000-$110,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region.

• free snacks to keep you running all day long
• generous holiday and paid time off
• options for private medical, dental, and vison plans
• support in saving for the future
• mental wellness coaching and support
• access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you’re pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.