Senior Art Director

Real Chemistry; United Kingdom; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in healthcare communications as a Senior Art Director. You will lead design projects, inspire a creative team, and develop strong client relationships. This hybrid role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and innovation in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in design or creative studio.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead design direction and manage project execution.
• Inspire and direct the design team.
• Review and provide feedback on briefs.

Skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in arts or graphic arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a company that’s revolutionizing healthcare communications, advertising, and medical education? Our mission is to bridge the gap between modern medicine and patient needs, ensuring that healthcare is as innovative as it is compassionate.

Join a team of diverse experts from various fields—analysts, scientists, creatives, communicators — who collaborate seamlessly to make a real difference. With a culture that values excellence, continuous learning, and inclusivity, we’re not just transforming healthcare for our clients; we're also shaping a healthier future for everyone.

If you're passionate about making a tangible impact and being part of a dynamic, forward-thinking company, Real Chemistry is the place for you.

Role Summary:

We are in search of a Senior Art Director who will play a key leadership role within our design team and the agency. Primary responsibilities include line management, developing long-lasting client relationships, leading design direction of brands and projects and delivering high quality work. You will need to be able to inspire and help direct the design team in their development to enable them to reach their full potential. This position also requires strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to translate strategic ideas into polished deliverables and then present to key stakeholders internally and externally.

The team has built a strong culture that we are proud of. We are passionate about our work, committed to delivering excellence and are looking for someone who will bring this same energy to their work and the team. This position will be hybrid, but we have offices in Manchester and central London and team members are encouraged to come in for team meetings and office events.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

Manage and lead project execution

• Ideate and design original pieces – digital and print
• Ability to rationalise strengths of existing concepts while remaining open to feedback and further explorations
• Assess client needs, propose, and develop innovative creative solutions
• Review and provide feedback on briefs
• Help provide level of effort and hour allocations for design projects
• Be a brand champion on dedicated client accounts
• Support with resource management on an ad-hoc basis

Leadership

• Become a key team member
• Help host internal team meetings
• Inspire and help lead the team daily
• Oversee and provide feedback directly to designers and provide support and design direction
• Conduct internal design reviews and makes sure the work aligns with strategy and brand guidelines
• Review all materials for consistency in layout guidelines and all branding elements
• Able to meet client objectives and deadlines
• Possess advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (experience with Midjourney and Firefly preferred) and PowerPoint
• Interest in healthcare and innovative science

Experience:

• Working in a design or creative studio
• Feel confident in presentations and be comfortable dealing with senior clients and internal teams
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Passionate about great design and have a keen eye for detail

Minimum and preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in arts, graphic arts, related field, but will consider relevant work experience
• 6+ years of experience
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency in PowerPoint preferred
• Clear and concise communication style
• High focus on accuracy, and attention to detail

Nice to have’s:

• Interest in AI
• Someone who is curious and questioning and action oriented

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: http://www.realchemistry.com/

Real Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants 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. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative, Project Management, and Other

• Industries

  Advertising Services, Public Relations and Communications Services, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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