Art Director

That’s Nice; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

That's Nice is seeking an on-site Art Director in NYC to conceptualize, design, and deliver creative work across channels, while guiding a team toward brand-aligned outcomes. The role focuses on aligning visuals with identity and communications objectives, turning ideas into clear visual solutions.

You will lead a design team, collaborate with cross-functional groups, and ensure brand consistency across touchpoints. A strong portfolio and senior-level leadership are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10 years post-college experience at a design firm, studio, or marketing firm.
• Proven experience as an Art Director with a robust portfolio.
• High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and motion graphics familiarity beneficial.
• Strong design fundamentals including typography, color theory, and layout composition.
• Leadership experience to guide a creative team toward strong results.
• Ability to manage large volumes of technical information, file management, mood boards, and typography.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a creative vision that reflects the brand's identity and resonates with target audiences.
• Lead and mentor a team of designers with guidance, feedback, and collaborative environment.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to build concepts and strategies tied to marketing and branding goals.
• Translate abstract ideas into visual solutions that communicate key messages clearly.
• Maintain consistent visual branding across print, digital, social, and other touchpoints.
• Contribute to the evolution of the brand's visual identity to stay relevant.
• Create high-quality design materials including graphics, layouts, illustrations, and digital assets.
• Oversee production to protect design integrity and project specifications.
• Coordinate with marketing, copywriting, and other teams to integrate visual and written elements.
• Clearly articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders and clients.
• Stay current with design trends, technologies, and best practices to bring fresh ideas.

Skills

Art Director

Adobe Creative Suite

Typography

Layout design

Leadership

Motion graphics

Brand identity

Design fundamentals

Portfolio

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

Motion graphics software

Job description

That's Nice is a New York-based dedicated pharmaceutical services agency with 90+ staff and 27 years' experience supporting 200+ life science clients across the U.S., EU, and Asia. On-site in New York City, this Art Director role helps shape and deliver creative work across platforms while guiding a team toward strong, brand-aligned outcomes.

Role overview

In this on-site NYC position, you will conceptualize, design, and execute creative concepts across multiple channels. The focus is on aligning visuals with brand identity and communication objectives, turning abstract ideas into clear, effective visual solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a creative vision that reflects the brand's identity and resonates with target audiences
• Lead and mentor a team of designers with guidance, feedback, and an environment that supports collaboration and innovation
• Partner with cross-functional teams to build creative concepts and design strategies tied to marketing, branding, and communication goals
• Translate abstract ideas into concrete visual solutions that communicate key messages effectively
• Maintain consistent, cohesive visual branding across print, digital, social media, and other touchpoints
• Contribute to the evolution of the brand's visual identity to keep it relevant and engaging
• Create high-quality design materials, including graphics, layouts, illustrations, and digital assets
• Oversee production to protect design integrity, accuracy, and adherence to project specifications
• Coordinate with marketing, copywriting, and other teams to integrate visual and written communication elements
• Clearly articulate design concepts and rationale to internal stakeholders and clients
• Stay current with design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices to bring fresh ideas into creative work
• Integrate innovative design elements that strengthen visual impact
• Review and approve design deliverables for quality, creativity, and consistency
• Provide constructive feedback to support team skill development and improved execution

Requirements

• 10 years post-college experience at a design firm, studio, or marketing firm
• Proven experience as an Art Director (or similar) with a robust portfolio covering diverse design work
• High proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) and an advantage from motion graphics software familiarity
• Strong design fundamentals including design principles, typography, color theory, and layout composition
• Leadership experience to inspire and guide a creative team toward outstanding results
• Ability to handle large volumes of technical information, including file management, research, layout and design, creative mood boards, and strong typography