Associate Creative Director, Art (FTC)

About Avalere Health

Avalere Health ensures every patient is identified, treated, supported, and cared for equitably. Our Advisory, Medical, and Marketing teams collaborate to forge unconventional connections, aiming for a future where healthcare is accessible to everyone.

We believe in enriching careers that empower our employees to make a tangible impact on patient lives. Our inclusive culture supports diverse backgrounds and skillsets, fostering a workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

We offer a flexible working environment, with global hubs in major cities and smaller offices around the world. Our homeworkers have access to dedicated social opportunities and resources, ensuring a supportive community regardless of location.

About The Role

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) works collaboratively with the Creative Director and team members to conceive and execute various brand communication and engagement projects across multiple media channels.

• Develop and direct concepts for advertising and promotional campaigns
• Act as Lead Creative on brands and projects, shaping and guiding the creative strategy and execution
• Present as an authority on current creative thinking and actively promoting its value
• Build strong interpersonal relationships and work smoothly with colleagues while pushing and encouraging them
• Champion the power of creativity and the collaborative culture, inspiring others to think creatively
• Nurture the next generation of creatives by supervising, mentoring, and training junior members of staff
• Lead new business pitch work, directing and presenting as required
• Contribute to the growth of the agency by suggesting new business initiatives and following through on them
• Show a good understanding of the commercial aspects of our business and assist in meeting performance targets

What You'll Do

• Inspire high creative standards through the quality of your own work and interactions with others
• Develop and direct concepts for advertising or promotional campaigns
• Take a creative leadership role on brands and projects, working closely with brand teams and creative colleagues to shape and direct the creative strategy and delivery
• Present as an authority on current creative thinking and actively raise the agency's profile as a leading healthcare creative communications agency
• Build strong interpersonal relationships and work smoothly with colleagues while pushing and encouraging them
• Champion the power of creativity and the company culture of collaboration, and encourage others to do the same
• Help to nurture the stars of the future: supervising, mentoring, and actively training junior members of staff, identifying and handling training requirements where relevant
• Constructively challenge and inspire others to think about the creative ideation process
• Play a pivotal role in growing the agency and identifying new business opportunities
• Suggest new business initiatives where appropriate and follow through on them
• Show a good understanding of the commercial aspects of our business and assist in ensuring the Creative Department meets its performance targets
• Take the lead on new business pitch work, directing and presenting as required

Qualifications

• Experience in a creative role within a recognized healthcare advertising agency
• Medical Device experience a plus
• Show entrepreneurial spirit in exploring new creative opportunities
• Able to build a clear and compelling narrative through concept presentations
• Willing to explore new ways of doing things, put your mind to the test, and come up with innovative creative solutions
• Understand the value of different communication platforms and design tools, from video to powerpoint, websites to apps, and print to immersive experiences
• Demonstrate evidence of mentorship, teamwork, and collaboration through recent work and experience
• MUST BE PROFICIENT IN FIGMA

What We Can Offer You

• 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4%
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, with the option to work from anywhere across the globe
• Two weeks of paid vacation per year, plus one personal well-being day, recognition of 9 public holidays, and gifted end-of-year holidays
• Access to free counseling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
• Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business