Senior Associate Creative Director, Healthcare Brand

Fifth Element; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Element in New York, NY seeks an ACD/creative leader who thrives on big ideas and craft. You’ll partner with copy and strategy to shape campaigns, guide visual directions across digital and traditional media, and mentor art directors to elevate the team’s thinking and output.

You’ll lead by doing—sketching, designing, and pushing concepts forward while collaborating with account management to stay on brief and on budget.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in Advertising or related field.
• Healthcare or pharma agency experience preferred.
• Comfort leading ideas, guiding teams, and talking to clients.
• Strong design instincts and attention to detail.
• Clear communicator, collaborative partner, and problem-solver.
• Curiosity about science, healthcare, and the people the work ultimately helps.

Responsibilities

• Partner with copy and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start.
• Guide the visual direction of brands and campaigns across digital, social, video, print, and emerging media.
• Lead and mentor art directors and designers, helping them grow their thinking and craft.
• Jump into the work when needed—sketching, designing, or helping push ideas further.
• Collaborate closely with account and project management to keep work moving, on brief, and on budget.
• Present creative to clients and help them see the thinking behind the work.
• Make sure everything that leaves the building looks sharp, on-brand, and on strategy.
• Help teams navigate the realities of a fast-paced agency while keeping the creative energy high.

Skills

Leadership

Design instincts

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Job description

Fifth Element in New York, NY seeks an ACD/creative leader who thrives on big ideas and craft. You’ll partner with copy and strategy to shape campaigns, guide visual directions across digital and traditional media, and mentor art directors to elevate the team’s thinking and output.

You’ll lead by doing—sketching, designing, and pushing concepts forward while collaborating with account management to stay on brief and on budget.