Associate Creative Director: Art Leadership & Campaign Craft

AREA 23; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Area23 is seeking an Associate Creative Director - Art to lead innovative campaigns across multiple accounts and brands, overseeing art direction, visual translation, and execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative integrity, strategic alignment, and craft.

You will supervise the art team, drive client relationships, and contribute to new business growth, blending artistic vision with strategic thinking to deliver award-worthy solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in Visual Communications, Graphic Design or Art Direction.
• Pharmaceutical/Healthcare advertising experience (preferred).
• Digital portfolio showcasing creative ability.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Ability to inspire team confidence and motivation towards common goals.
• Ability to foster collaborative environment, creativity and bold ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, coaching and people management.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Financial management and resourcing acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative ideation, partnering with accounts, senior management, and clients to develop brand personality, positioning, and briefs.
• Drive executional craft, collaborating with production to deliver high-quality work on time and budget.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration, communicating effectively across departments.
• Manage client relationships, understanding brand vision and messaging.
• Develop and advocate for marketing strategies, possessing in-depth brand knowledge.
• Supervise and mentor team members.
• Ensure team utilization and productivity, partnering with Creative Resourcing.
• Contribute to new business growth through pitch concepting and execution.
• Demonstrate leadership, empathy, and professionalism in communications.

Skills

Leadership

Creative direction

Communication

Collaboration

Mentorship

Strategic thinking

Client relations

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Area23 is seeking an Associate Creative Director - Art to lead innovative campaigns across multiple accounts and brands, overseeing art direction, visual translation, and execution. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure creative integrity, strategic alignment, and craft.

You will supervise the art team, drive client relationships, and contribute to new business growth, blending artistic vision with strategic thinking to deliver award-worthy solutions.