Senior Art Director (Health)

twentysix; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

VML Health is seeking an experienced and conceptually driven Senior Art Director to translate client objectives into compelling visual narratives while delivering innovative design solutions in a fast-paced agency setting. You will collaborate with copy, strategy, and cross-functional teams to meet business goals.

A strong portfolio, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and 3–4 years of agency experience are required. Healthcare/pharma experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating strategic and conceptual thinking.
• 3–4 years of relevant agency experience.
• Healthcare/pharma industry experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for on-brand creative concepts for assigned projects, working closely with copy partner, and ensures consistency of concepts across tactics.
• Grasp the creative brief for core insight and ensures creative is aligned with strategy.
• Prepare designs for review with supervisor and internal teams and present a variety of execution options.
• Conduct image searches and attend shoots to assist with pre-postproduction process.
• Develop mood boards, talent selection, client review and shot lists.
• Understand roles and responsibilities of different functions within the brand team.
• Take detailed notes to ensure all feedback is addressed.
• Stay up to date with latest industry trends, artists, film, CGI, photography.
• Present confidently to client and explain how design meets objectives.
• Manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines.

Skills

Portfolio development

Creative thinking

Collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Who We Are

VML is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and award-winning human-first work for clients including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. In 2026, VML was named Campaign’s Global Network of the Year and ranked #2 Creative Network of the Year at Cannes Lions. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore.

VML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel.

For more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.

**About VML Health: **

VML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise.

At the heart of health is the story of life – all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course.

Our purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’.

VML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life.

What We're Looking For:

VML Health is actively seeking an experienced and conceptually driven Senior Art Director. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a proven ability to deliver innovative and strategic design solutions. In this role, you will be integral in translating client objectives into compelling visual narratives while maintaining the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, agency environment. A passion for creativity paired with the ability to meet client goals is essential.

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for on-brand creative concepts for assigned projects, working closely with copy partner, and ensures consistency of concepts across tactics.
• Grasp the creative brief for core insight and ensures creative is aligned with strategy.
• Prepare designs for review with supervisor and internal teams and is able to present a variety of execution options.
• Conduct image searches and attend shoots to assist with pre-postproduction process.
• Show experience in developing mood boards, talent selection, client review and developing shot lists.
• Understand roles and responsibilities of different functions within the brand team.
• Take detailed notes for personal reference to ensure all feedback and direction are addressed.
• Stay up to date with latest industry trends, artists, film, CGI, photography, etc.
• Be able to present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective.
• Manage multiple assignments of diverse scope ensure all deadlines are met.

Who You Are:

• Able to drive the visual approach throughout the life of a project.
• Consistently respond to creative brief with a critical eye and able to create multiple interesting concepts for execution.
• Eager to collaborate with copy partner and cross-functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social and UX.

What You'll Need:

• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strategic and conceptual thinking.
• Experience in the healthcare/pharma industry is a plus but not required.
• 3-4 years of relevant client or agency experience.

**What we offer: **

• **Passionate, driven people **| We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
• **Consciously cultivated culture **| We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
• Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
• Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.

#vmlhealthcareers

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package. _$60,000—$140,000 USD We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.