Chief Creative Architect for Health & Wellness

MERGE; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Time off

Job summary

MERGE, a marketing and technology agency, seeks a VP, Creative Director to lead vision, visual architecture, and strategy for high-stakes healthcare accounts. You'll shape scalable design systems and multi-channel narratives, partnering with strategy, copy, and client leadership to set creative standards.

You will drive business growth, mentor mid- to senior-level talent, and foster a culture of innovation, staying ahead of healthcare and digital trends with AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive creative experience in an advertising agency or health/pharma Agency of Record (AOR).
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale complex visual design systems and omnichannel brand languages.
• Ability to translate clinical insights into elegant visual solutions and executive narratives.
• Extensive expertise in digital-first design, interactive media, and component-based design architecture (e.g., Figma).
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills with C-suite track record.
• Proven success leading and winning high-value new business pitches.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable visual ecosystems and brand platforms across multi-channel healthcare ecosystems.
• Translate clinical data and brand strategy into executive-level creative narratives.
• Lead senior client engagements and defend strategic creative directions with stakeholders.
• Define and maintain high creative standards balancing innovation with medical, legal, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive new business opportunities and coordinate with strategy, copy, and account leadership.
• Mentor mid- to senior-level teams and foster a systems-first design culture.

Skills

Experience 12+ yrs

Systems thinking

Strategic acumen

Omnichannel design

Executive presence

New business

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Figma

Job description

MERGE, a marketing and technology agency, seeks a VP, Creative Director to lead vision, visual architecture, and strategy for high-stakes healthcare accounts. You'll shape scalable design systems and multi-channel narratives, partnering with strategy, copy, and client leadership to set creative standards.

You will drive business growth, mentor mid- to senior-level talent, and foster a culture of innovation, staying ahead of healthcare and digital trends with AI-enabled workflows.