21GRAMS- Art Director

Real Chemistry; Boston, Carmel, Chicago, Lambertville (MA, IN, IL, NJ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Parental leave (Your 4th Trimester)

Five-week sabbatical program

Retirement plans/401(k) match

Cell phone savings plans

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking an Art Director for its 21GRAMS unit in the U.S. to collaborate with a copywriter and create creative concepts from design to finished product. You will learn to focus on the idea first, then execution, maintaining layout and style across campaigns.

The role requires 1–2 years in advertising, strong communication, and a background or interest in science and medicine, with on-site responsibilities in a healthcare-focused agency.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in advertising or related field.
• Proficiency with word processing programs.
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge, background and/or interest in science and medicine.

Responsibilities

• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience.
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media.
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines.
• Must be able to develop a range of creative executions for each project and be able to effectively collaborate with copy partner to ensure that words and image work together to support the concept.
• Perform basic layout in sketch and/or digital formats for assigned project that is complementary to tone and style of copy.

Skills

Word processing

Oral communication

Science/medicine interest

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.

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across the United States and Europe. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, fast‑growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

21GRAMS, a Real Chemistry subsidiary is an advertising agency born to make healthcare more human. Not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, approach client relationships, and treat each other. It’s a place where people subscribe to the adage, “Be good to each other, but hard on the work.” A place where people are not just in it for the paycheck, but to make a dent in the universe. Sound like you?

Role Summary:

At 21GRAMS Art Director daily responsibilities include working with a copywriter to generate and execute creative concepts from design through finished product. Develop smart, single‑minded ideas that are on strategy. Learns to focus on the idea first, then the execution. Maintain proper layout and conceptual execution throughout all phases of a campaign.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Understand marketing initiatives, strategic positioning, and target audience
• Cooperate with the rest of the creative team across different types of media
• Take work from concept to final execution within deadlines
• Must be able to develop a range of creative executions for each project and be able to effectively collaborate with copy partner to ensure that words and image work together to support the concept.
• Perform basic layout in sketch and/or digital formats for assigned project that is complementary to tone and style of copy

What are we looking for in you?

• 1-2 years of experience, preferably in advertising or related field
• Proficiency with word processing programs
• Excellent oral communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge, background and/or interest in science and medicine

Pay Range: $70,000-$80,000

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including flexible PTO, expanded paid leave for new parents including Your 4th Trimester , a program that helps new parents transition back to work, and a five‑week sabbatical program. Other perks include Income Protection, Retirement plans/401(k) match, and cell phone savings plans. 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