Freelance Senior Art Director

Syneos Health Careers; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare communications agency seeks a Senior Art Director to lead brand development and creative processes. The role involves collaboration with various teams, mentorship, and staying updated on industry trends. Ideal candidates will have strong advertising agency experience and proficiency in Adobe Suite.

Benefits

401k match

Paid time off

Benefits through Affordable Care Act

Qualifications

• 3+ years advertising agency experience required.
• Healthcare advertising agency experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a hands-on art director and manage creative process.
• Partner with copywriters on brand and concept development.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other artists.

Skills

Conceptual Creativity

Providing Direction

Industry Application

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

With keen aesthetic judgement and a well-managed plan, you are a natural at coming up with creative ideas and solutions to support clients. There is never a time when you are not thinking of new ideas, and your clients appreciate your dedication to providing high quality and impactful campaigns. Such talent and guidance make you the right fit for this impactful Senior Art Director role with GSW.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

1. Brand "owner" at the Sr. Art Director level
2. Partner with copywriters on brand and concept development
3. Demonstrate ownership of assigned brand by continually coming up with new ideas proactively
4. Collaborate with creative, account services, production, and extended team members
5. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to other artists within the group
6. Act as a hands-on art director
7. Present and sell ideas internally and to clients
8. Manage creative process, workflow, workload, and resources among the art group
9. Provide art direction to and empower Studio Designers, photographers, illustrators, and other external collaborators, such as broadcast producers and directors
10. Keep up to date with trends in branding, marketing, advertising, and related communications industries
11. Stay informed about trends within industries specific to assigned accounts
12. Be knowledgeable about products and services specific to assigned accounts
13. Own brand art "revisions" and partner with the Studio Production Designer for overflow periods (e.g., launch)
14. Oversee, implement, and maintain visual brand mandatories and consistency

Requirements:

• 3+ years advertising agency experience required
• Healthcare advertising agency experience is a plus
• Proficiency in all Adobe Suite programs
• Conceptual Creativity: Ability to think abstractly, make connections between unrelated notions, and formulate innovative ideas, being seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessions
• Providing Direction: Ability to establish clear directions based on objectives, distribute workload appropriately based on skills, and communicate progress effectively
• Industry Application: Quick learner of technical and industry-specific knowledge, with the skills to perform at a high level

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $60, but may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

At GSW, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage applications even if your experience doesn't align perfectly, considering transferable skills from previous roles. Join our Talent Network to stay connected to future opportunities.

GSW is a full-service healthcare communications agency that goes beyond advertising to create personalized brand experiences that involve, inspire, educate, and activate people through ongoing brand journeys. As one of the world's ten most-awarded healthcare advertising agencies, GSW challenges the status quo by uncovering beneath-the-surface customer insights and impacting them with stories, simplicity, and authenticity.

Syneos Health companies are affirmative action / equal opportunity employers (Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled).

Syneos Health has a voluntary COVID-19 vaccination policy and encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated. Some local governments or clients may have vaccine requirements, and employees may need to submit proof of vaccination to comply.

As a freelance, temporary, or contract employee, you may be eligible for benefits such as 401k match, paid time off, or benefits through the Affordable Care Act or state-specific requirements, depending on your employment terms. Syneos Health complies with all applicable paid sick time requirements for temporary/freelance/contract employees.

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