Art Director

Who We Are

Thread Collective, our in-house agency, is elevating creative excellence through sharp ideation, strategic rigor, operational craft, emerging technology, and empowered teams.

What We Are Looking For

• Creative Expert & Visual Storyteller — Innovative designer with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in concepting and implementing high-impact work across digital and print channels, with deep knowledge of design principles, layout, typography, brand standards, and advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

• Collaborative Leader & Communicator — Confident, cross-functional partner who unifies teams, works downward and across TC staff to ensure cohesive storytelling, and can clearly articulate creative concepts and incorporate collaborator feedback.

• Quality-Driven Brand Steward — Meticulous professional who ensures consistency, quality, and brand alignment in every deliverable, with a commitment to inclusive and accessible practices across all formats.

• Hands-On Campaign Builder — Thrives on developing and delivering visual concepts and campaigns from concept through final production across multiple brands and channels.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience as an Art Director for both digital and traditional channels
• 6+ years in traditional agency setting leading concepting, pitches, and creative development from initial strategy through final execution
• Link to portfolio required

Preferred Qualifications

• Robust portfolio supporting recognized global brands showing range, craft, and strategic thinking across digital and print channels, and campaign types
• Deep technical expertise in Adobe Creative Suite with strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels
• Proven ability to manage capacity, diagnose process and technology challenges, and drive solutions through structured project planning
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare marketing is a plus but not required
• Agency experience supporting global brands across multi-channel campaigns, with understanding of healthcare audiences and compliance-driven review processes
• Command of creative development, social and digital marketing, brand strategy, and omnichannel strategy with a collaborative, ego-free leadership style
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Workfront, and Agile or Waterfall project workflows
• Ability to support end-to-end video oversight from storyboard, direction, and production review
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, industry standard methodologies, and any skills assessments required during selection