Senior Art Director, Studio, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

RF Studio53 is seeking a Senior Art Director to lead a diverse range of design projects for clients in healthcare, technology and life sciences. The role emphasizes owning creative direction, mentoring the team, and delivering brand identity systems across multiple channels.

The candidate should have a strong portfolio, expert Adobe Creative Cloud skills, and experience presenting concepts to clients. This full-time NYC-based position offers growth and collaboration in a dynamic studio

Qualifications

• 5+ years in print, brand and digital projects.
• Healthcare or technology industry experience is a plus.
• Experience presenting creative concepts to clients and leading stakeholder discussions.
• Strong portfolio showing branding, digital, presentation design and integrated campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Generate clever creative ideas and conceptual thinking.
• Lead as an inspirational design leader and team player with excellent communication.
• Oversee branding projects including identity guidelines.
• Interpret and visualize complex information with strong typography/layout skills.
• Develop and maintain campaign visual identity systems and brand guidelines.
• Mentor junior designers and foster a collaborative high-performing culture.
• Contribute to new business pitches and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

Creative leadership

Branding

Communication

Team mentoring

Digital design

Presentation to clients

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

About RF Studio53 RF Studio53 (www.rfstudio53.com) is a New York-based creative studio focused on building powerful creative experiences through graphic design, moving image, interactive content and much more. Working internationally with leading businesses and industry associations within the healthcare, technology, and life sciences sectors, we specialize in communicating innovation and change in ways which people embrace. Our work reaches people through brand communications, advocacy, corporate storytelling, employee engagement, brand strategy, paid media and all the spaces in between. We are looking for an articulate, intelligent Senior Art Director to work across a diverse range of design projects for a variety of clients This is an opportunity for an ambitious candidate to help lead, inspire, and help develop our creative team, to ensure we continue to create the very high standard of work our clients have come to expect. Are you ready to see what's next?

Key Responsibilities

• Clever creative ideas and conceptual thinking
• An inspirational design leader and team player with excellent communication skills
• Proven experience working on branding projects (including brand identity/guidelines)
• Ability to interpret and visualize complex information
• Solid typographic/layout design skills, with a high level of crafting and attention to detail
• Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and PowerPoint
• Experience working on digital deliverables and a keen interest in digital trends
• Ability to manage multiple projects, team members and deadlines
• Lead the development and execution of integrated creative campaigns across healthcare, consumer, and corporate communications clients
• Partner directly with clients and cross-functional teams, serving as a trusted creative advisor throughout the project lifecycle
• Create and maintain campaign visual identity systems, brand guidelines, and presentation materials that ensure consistency across channels
• Mentor and support junior designers while helping to foster a collaborative, high-performing creative culture
• Contribute to new business initiatives, creative pitches, and strategic growth opportunities for the studio

Qualifications

• 5+ years working on print, brand and digital projects
• Previous experience in healthcare or technology industry a plus but not required
• Industry experience using a variety of tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, and Figma
• Experience working with different workflows and overseeing process
• Ability to contribute to strategic thinking and the development and execution of programs
• Demonstrated experience developing campaign visual identity systems, brand standards, and creative guidelines
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital, presentation design, and integrated campaign work
• Experience presenting creative concepts to clients and leading stakeholder discussions with confidence and professionalism
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and workflows, including emerging capabilities within Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-leading platforms
• Experience managing, mentoring, or providing direction to junior creative team members preferred

The anticipated salary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $115,000 - $135,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications.

In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefits also are available by the company.

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Ruder Finn provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ruder Finn will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Ruder Finn believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Ruder Finn, Inc. is one of the world's largest independent global communications and creative agencies. Founded in 1948, Ruder Finn serves the global and local communication needs of over 250 corporations, governments, non-profit organizations and startups. The agency is organized around four strategic pillars that reflect its core areas of expertise: Health & Wellness, Corporate Reputation & Transformation, Technology & Innovation, and Consumer Connections. RFI Studios, the agency's full-service digital practice, leads the industry in designing and developing internal collaboration platforms, building conversations and communities around brands, and staying top-of-mind in the world of mobile applications.