Associate Art Director

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; New York (NY); On-site; USD 81,225 - 129,987; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A global health communications agency is seeking an Art Director based in New York. This role involves transforming concepts into modern visual solutions across various channels, including web and print. Candidates should have 1-4 years of experience in Art Direction, a robust portfolio, and expertise in design tools, especially Figma. The agency offers a competitive compensation range from $81,225 to $129,987 annually, along with benefits such as medical coverage and 401k plans. Open to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of Art Direction with a book of samples showcasing your range of craft.
• Creative agency experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical creative ecosystem.
• Robust design portfolio with a combination of print and web.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate concepts.
• Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts and final deliverables.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors and Copywriters.

Skills

Art Direction

Creative agency experience

Figma

Design portfolio

HTML/dHTML understanding

Education

Four year degree

Tools

Design tools

Job description

Company description

Digitas Health is the Agency of Now: The first global connected-health agency, purpose-built for marketing today. Digitas Health specializes in helping health brands navigate a complex and shifting media environment to create deeper, more relevant connections with their consumer and professional customers. With offices in Philadelphia, New York, San Francisco, and London, it is a member of the world’s largest healthcare communications network, Publicis Health.

As a member of this elite network, Digitas Health is also a member of the Paris-based Publicis Groupe S.A. (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577), the world’s third-largest communications group, second-largest media counsel and buying group, and a leader in digital communications.

Web: www.digitashealth.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/digitashealth | Twitter: www.twitter.com/digitas_health

Overview

We’re searching for an Art Director who has a fresh viewpoint and an interest in transforming concepts into modern visual solutions. You’ll design and complete innovative visual materials for integrated, cross-channel initiatives including web and print advertising. You’ll collaborate with Creative Directors, Copywriters, Designers, Production Specialists and other key members of our creative team to produce industry-leading work.

Responsibilities

• Create and communicate concepts
• Design comps, storyboards, initial graphic concepts and final deliverables
• Foster a collaborative environment
• Communicate and articulate concept rationales
• Brainstorm and develop campaigns
• Work with the client on multiple projects at once
• Assist the Creative Director in improving the technical and creative performance of the Creative group
• Partner with copywriters to ensure that the copy and voice support the concepts

Qualifications

• Four year degree
• 1-4 years of Art Direction with a book of samples showcasing your range of craft
• Creative agency experience, preferably within a pharmaceutical creative ecosystem
• Expert use of design systems, with Figma preferred/a plus, and experience implementing AI for comping
• Robust design portfolio with combination of print and web
• Mastery of all design tools, platforms and versions of applicable software programs
• Experience with strategic brainstorming, campaign development, creative brief development and creative execution
• In-depth understanding of HTML/dHTML and the capabilities of web browsers
• A great personality and eagerness to add to a fun and inspirational creative culture!
• Candidate must be open to travel as needed

Additional information

Publicis Health is the premier global health and wellness communications network. We are one of the four solutions hubs of Publicis Groupe, the third-largest advertising and media company in the world, giving us unparalleled global reach. We manage top-tier agencies specializing in promoting innovative solutions in advertising, medical education, clinical trial program development, sales and marketing, digital, market access, and medical and scientific affairs.

Our nearly 6,500 employees work at 15 agency brands across 60 offices located in 10 countries. We are a connected solutions hub, equipped for continual business transformation in today’s world. We integrate services across our global offices and brands to deliver on our clients’ needs. Each of our agencies brings a unique approach to business, which makes us even stronger together. We understand the rapidly changing healthcare environment and leverage it to maximize the potential of our clients’ brands.

Web: www.publicishealth.com | Facebook: www.facebook.com/publicishealth | Twitter: www.twitter.com/PublicisHealth/

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation Range: $81,225.00 - $129,987.00 annually. 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 the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 04/02/2026.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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