Group Art Supervisor

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

Job summary

Syneos Health, Inc. is seeking a Group Art Supervisor to guide creative talent within healthcare communications, translating complex medical concepts into clear visuals. You’ll shape brand stories, maintain design standards, and oversee craft from concept to delivery across multiple accounts.

The role requires 5+ years in pharma/healthcare advertising, strong design skills with Adobe Creative Suite, and collaborative leadership. Santa Monica-based, with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual thinking with the ability to translate complex medical concepts into clear visuals.
• Adept in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail across visuals.
• Able to collaborate with copywriters, account teams, designers/technologists, and strategists.
• Understanding of diverse audiences to create resonant visuals.
• Foundational medical knowledge for healthcare standards.
• Familiarity with FDA regulatory guidelines for compliant visuals.
• Adaptable to evolving medical, regulatory, and creative landscapes; comfortable with AI tools.
• Strong presentation skills to articulate ideas to teams and clients.
• Strong work-management and critical-thinking; ability to motivate teams.
• 5+ years’ experience at a pharmaceutical/healthcare advertising agency.
• Strong portfolio across integrated campaigns and healthcare design.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related field as stated in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all creative work aligns with brand guidelines, strategic direction, and project objectives.
• Guide and elevate the broader creative team.
• Partner with Strategy on research, brand positioning, messaging, and alignment.
• Lead development of manifesto video scripts from concept to delivery.
• Work across multiple accounts to establish creative vision and cohesion.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Adobe Creative Suite

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Audience understanding

Medical knowledge

Regulatory guidelines knowledge

AI-assisted design tools

Presentation skills

Work management

Portfolio

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

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.

Requirements

• 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.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $145,000. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. In addition, some positions may include eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and/or individual performance.

The benefits for this position will include a competitive compensation package, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos Health complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

At GSW, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. We also encourage you to join our Talent Network to stay connected to additional career opportunities.

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