Associate Creative Director Art

RAPP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

MRM Health in New York City seeks an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead art direction for pharmaceutical campaigns. You will collaborate with the Creative team and clients to deliver high‑quality, on‑brand work from concept to execution.

You will supervise art directors and copywriters, present concepts to clients, oversee shoots, and ensure staffing, budgets, and timelines are met. A strong portfolio and pharma brand experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of pharmaceutical design/art experience in a fast-paced agency setting.
• Pharmaceutical and/or healthcare brand experience required.
• Strong understanding of how strategy shapes brand messaging and creative output.
• Compelling portfolio included with your application.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Clear, effective, and persuasive presenter.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe CS; other relevant design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction for pharmaceutical campaigns and large initiatives.
• Present creative work and ideas to clients and engage in solution conversations.
• Mentor and supervise art directors and copywriters; oversee shoots and production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance creativity with timelines and budgets.
• Identify opportunities to grow the business and pitch for new projects.

Skills

Creative leadership

Client communication

Supervisory experience

Brand storytelling

Presentation skills

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

MRM Health is looking for a talented Associate Creative Director, Art to join our growing team. This person will work closely with the Creative team to produce a high-quality creative product for the agency’s clients. The Associate Creative Director maintains contact with the client and presents the team’s creative concepts to client representatives. On those accounts under their supervision, the Associate Creative Director provides leadership to art directors and copywriters, working closely with the other disciplines to deliver and exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate is passionate about healthcare and fosters creative inspiration and fresh ideation for their team.

About the Job

• Serve as the Art lead for a portfolio of business and inspire creative excellence
• Partner with cross‑functional team members to ensure proper staffing, adhere to internal processes, and deliver work on time and on budget
• Demonstrate knowledge about the brand, disease state, clinical trials and data, and competitive products
• Present creative work and ideas for large initiatives/programs to clients; engage in creative solution conversations with client
• Create and present conceptual ideas and oversee campaign execution, including attendance at photo/video shoots; engage in conversations with all partners and clients
• Proactively seek out opportunities to grow the business and make recommendations
• Lead new business pitch opportunities
• Review scopes of work and provide staffing recommendations
• Present at client meetings and engage in discussions, serving up solutions and ideas
• Work collaboratively with all cross‑functional team members throughout the agency
• Supervise multiple direct reports; oversee workload, creative output, provide regular feedback, execute performance reviews, and aid in career development
• Manage the successful financial landscape for assigned brands, including reviewing and providing input on scopes, hours, and staff
• Identify staffing needs and potential new hire recruits
• Support the Creative Director in all requests

About You

• 7‑8 years of pharmaceutical design/art experience in a fast‑paced agency setting
• Pharmaceutical and/or healthcare brand experience is a must
• Strong understanding of how strategy shapes brand messaging and creative output
• Compelling portfolio included with your application
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Clear, effective, and persuasive presenter
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficiency in Adobe CS required; other relevant design software programs a plus

Location and Salary

Job location: New York City. Salary range: $70,000 to $205,000, based on experience, market considerations, and other factors.

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