Senior Art Director (Health)

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

Job summary

VML Health is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead creative projects that require innovative design solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for visual storytelling and a strong portfolio showcasing their work, especially in the healthcare industry. This mid-senior level role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and offers competitive benefits tailored to support a balanced life. Join VML to contribute to inspiring and meaningful healthcare campaigns, aligned with our commitment to connecting people with their health journeys.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including health coverage

Generous 401k match

Growth-minded opportunities

Nurturing inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing strategic and conceptual thinking.
• 3-4 years of relevant client or agency experience.
• Experience in the healthcare/pharma industry is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop on-brand creative concepts for assigned projects.
• Translate creative briefs into compelling visual narratives.
• Prepare and present a variety of design execution options.
• Stay current with industry trends and assist in image search.
• Confidently present creative work to clients.

Skills

Creativity

Visual Storytelling

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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Who We Are

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Who We Are

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

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 seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Art Director to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker with a passion for visual storytelling and a proven track record of delivering innovative design solutions that meet client objectives. Strong leadership capabilities, mentoring skills, and exceptional presentation skills are essential for success in this role. A passion for creativity paired with the ability to meet client goals is essential.

What You'll Do

• Develop on-brand creative concepts for assigned projects in collaboration with a copy partner, ensuring consistency across all tactics.
• Translate creative briefs into compelling visual narratives, aligning creative work with core insights and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and present a variety of design execution options for review with supervisors and internal teams.
• Conduct image searches, attend photoshoots, and assist with pre- and post-production processes, including developing mood boards, talent selection, client review, and shot list creation.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Account, Strategy, Social, and UX, demonstrating a clear understanding of team roles and responsibilities.
• Maintain detailed records of feedback and direction to ensure all client and internal requirements are met.
• Stay current with industry trends, artists, film, CGI, photography, and other relevant creative fields.
• Confidently present creative work to clients, articulating how designs meet strategic and business objectives.
• Manage multiple assignments of varying scope, ensuring timely completion and adherence to deadlines.
  
  

Who You Are

• A visual storyteller with a strong understanding of design principles and the ability to drive the visual approach for projects.
• A conceptual thinker who consistently responds to creative briefs with a critical eye, generating multiple innovative concepts for execution.
• A collaborative spirit, eager to partner with copywriters and cross-functional teams, embodying VML's core values of Connecting Meaningfully, Inspiring Creatively, Including Purposefully, and Approaching Positively.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• A strong portfolio showcasing strategic and conceptual thinking. Experience in the healthcare/pharma industry is required.
• 3-4 years of relevant client or agency experience.
  
  

What We Offer

• Passionate, driven people: We champion a culture of people who 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, a growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
  
  

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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, click WPP Benefits for more details.

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$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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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