Associate Creative Director, Art (Pharma)

About the role

The Associate Creative Director, Art (ACD, Art) is a conceptual and visual leader who shapes breakthrough creative thinking across assigned brands. Working closely with the Group Creative Director, this role will help to drive the development of thoughtful, insight-driven ideas and elevates visual craft across omnichannel campaigns. The ACD, Art plays a hands-on role in developing concepts, directing design, and mentoring art directors and designers—ensuring all creative solutions align with strategy and deliver impact. This role requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and who understands the nuances of pharmaceutical creative, including scientific storytelling, regulatory requirements, and launch fundamentals. They bring a strong aesthetic sensibility, a deep understanding of visual trends, and the ability to translate complex science into compelling visual narratives. This role is client-facing and requires strong presentation skills, along with the ability to supervise and manage junior and mid-level creative team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and visual articulation for integrated campaigns across print, digital, social, experiential, and video.
• Translate strategic insights into compelling visual ideas that elevate the client’s brand.
• Partner closely with copy leads to drive cohesive creative thinking.
• Push creative boundaries while ensuring solutions remain strategically grounded.
• Provide hands-on direction to designers and art directors throughout the creative process.
• Present creative work confidently to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Direct the creation of visual systems, campaign identities, and design approaches.
• Ensure all visual outputs are consistent, brand aligned, and support core messaging.
• Guide photo direction, illustration style, typography choices, color palettes, and layout decisions.
• Oversee quality control for all visual deliverables.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Account, Project Management, and Creative partners to ensure creative accuracy and alignment.
• Contribute to new business efforts by developing conceptual directions and participating in pitch presentations.
• Partner effectively with production, UX, and development teams on multichannel executions.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level art talent, providing constructive feedback and modeling creative excellence.
• Model inclusive and collaborative creative leadership.
• Contribute to the growth and creative culture of the department.
• Maintain a deep understanding of visual trends, technologies, and production techniques.
• Ensure creative adheres to pharma regulatory expectations while still delivering innovation.
• Support brand planning and tactical