Group Art Supervisor

Syneos Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Flexible PTO & sick time

Job summary

Syneos Health seeks a Group Art Supervisor to lead and elevate the creative team delivering world‑class visual experiences in healthcare advertising. You’ll translate complex medical concepts into engaging designs, ensuring brand consistency and strategic alignment across accounts.

With 5+ years in pharma/healthcare advertising, you’ll drive creative direction, collaborate with strategists, and mentor designers to produce impactful campaigns that communicate clearly to diverse audiences while

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience at a pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual ability across integrated campaigns and healthcare‑focused design.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field.
• Experience translating medical concepts into clear visuals.
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory guidelines in visual communication.
• Ability to lead and motivate creative teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all creative work is consistent with brand guidelines, strategic direction, and objectives.
• Elevate and guide the broader creative team.
• Partner with Strategy to support research, brand positioning, messaging, and alignment.
• Lead the development of manifesto video scripts from concept to delivery.
• Maintain creative vision and cohesion across multiple accounts.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong presentation skills

Work management

Healthcare audience understanding

Regulatory knowledge

Medical knowledge

Adaptability with AI tools

Visual storytelling

Portfolio development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

AI design tools

Job description

Updated: July 16, 2026
Location: Santa Monica, CA, United States
Job ID:15049

Join a creative team that’s doing work that truly matters.

At GSW, we believe in bringing humanity, empathy, and clarity to healthcare communications so patients, caregivers, and providers can make more informed decisions. As a Group Art Supervisor, you’ll be part of a team that creates world‑class visual experiences rooted in purpose: simplifying complex science, shaping compelling brand stories, and elevating creativity in a space where ideas can change and save lives. If you’re passionate about impactful design and want to guide creative talent while influencing meaningful brands in healthcare, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all creative work is consistent with brand guidelines, strategic direction, and overall project objectives.
• Remain actively engaged in guiding, developing, and elevating the broader creative team.
• Partner closely with Strategy to support research, brand positioning, messaging development, and strategic alignment.
• Lead the development of manifesto video scripts and oversee execution from concept through final delivery.
• Work across multiple accounts, establishing creative vision, standards, and cohesion across brands.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to translate complex medical and scientific concepts into clear, engaging visual ideas.
• Advanced design skills and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy across all visual components.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional partners such as copywriters, account teams, experience designers/technologists, and strategists.
• Deep understanding of diverse target audiences to create visuals that resonate and communicate effectively.
• Solid foundational medical knowledge to ensure accuracy and alignment with healthcare industry standards.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA requirements) to ensure compliant visual communication.
• Adaptability to evolving medical, regulatory, and creative landscapes—including comfort with AI‑assisted design tools.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate and sell creative ideas to internal teams and clients.
• Excellent work‑management and critical‑thinking skills, including delegation, work review, and the ability to motivate teams to deliver high‑quality creative output.
• 5+ years’ experience at a pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual ability across integrated campaigns, visual storytelling, and innovative healthcare‑focused design.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Related Field – A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, visual communication, advertising design, or a related field is typically expected. We also consider candidates with degrees in fine arts or other creative disciplines, particularly if supplemented with relevant experience.

Benefits and Compensation

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $145,000. Some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

Benefits include health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Eligibility for paid sick time may vary based on state or municipality.

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

Syneos Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, marital status, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status and will not be discriminated against. If you are an individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to complete any part of our application process, including the use of this website, please contact us at: Email: [emailprotected] One of our staff members will work with you to provide alternate means to submit your application.