Art Director

BGB Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare communications agency is seeking an Art Director to lead design across multiple brands. This role involves developing concepts, ensuring brand consistency, and guiding a team of graphic designers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Fine Arts and experience in pharmaceutical advertising, coupled with a passion for design and visual communication. Join a dynamic team where your creativity and leadership can thrive, and contribute to impactful projects that drive brand awareness and growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, preferably in pharma.
• Strong presentation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee design concepts as a brand lead.
• Ensure all work aligns with brand guidelines and strategy.

Skills

Design Skills

Communication Skills

Supervisory Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

AI Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Our Agency
BGB is a healthcare communications agency that offers a wide range of services, including traditional pharmaceutical advertising, promotional medical education, payer marketing, and consulting services. Known for excellence and professionalism, we’re hired as strategic and creative partners by our biopharmaceutical clients to drive category/brand awareness and growth.

BGB Group
Art Director

Position Overview
The Art Director is responsible for developing designs and concepts across a wide range of media on multiple brands. This position reports to the Art Supervisor.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Develop and oversee design and concepts as a brand lead
2. Ensure all work is consistent with brand guidelines and strategy
3. Present and communicate ideas clearly internally
4. Establish and maintain high standards of reproduction for digital, print, audio/visual, and collateral materials
5. Monitor the quality of finished art and conceptual materials produced by internal and freelance artists
6. Provide guidance to graphic designers
7. Advise creative leadership on departmental needs, including hardware/software upgrades and training
8. Ensure efficient visual execution of creative concepts according to account responsibilities
9. Collaborate with creative leadership and other agency teams to achieve objectives
10. Identify and resolve factors creating crises, and minimize recurrence
11. Meet deadlines or communicate proactively about any delays
12. Maintain a list of freelance artists, web designers, stock houses, photographers, and vendors
13. Engage in personal development to stay current in advertising
14. Research clients’ businesses to better understand their needs

Requirements

1. Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, preferably in pharmaceutical advertising
2. Strong presentation and communication skills
3. Supervisory, management, judgment, and decision-making skills
4. Excellent design skills, including typography, color, photography, and art
5. Passion for design and visual communication
6. Knowledge of print and digital production
7. Organizational and analytical skills
8. Ability to multitask, handle stress, and meet deadlines
9. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and understanding of Flash, HTML, and After Effects; also proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
10. Proficiency with Figma and AI tools

Salary range: $65,000 - $85,000

The salary range applies to the NYC-hybrid position requiring occasional in-office presence. Salaries for other locations will be adjusted based on local market rates. Salary decisions consider experience, education, training, qualifications, and organizational needs. Salary is part of the total rewards package.

BGB Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any protected category.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Art/Creative, Advertising, and Design

Industries

• Advertising Services