Senior Art Director

Description

• Creative Leadership: Lead the visual direction of all creative projects, from concept through execution, (design through delivery) ensuring consistency and quality across all deliverables.
• Collaboration: Work closely with copywriters, designers, account managers, project managers and clients to develop innovative and effective campaign ideas.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Brand Development: Develop and maintain branding and brand guidelines for clients, ensuring all creative work aligns with their brand identity and messaging.
• Art Direction: Provide art direction for a variety of media including print, digital, video, and social media, ensuring a cohesive and integrated approach.
• Client Interaction: Present creative concepts and campaigns to clients, articulating the rationale behind design choices and addressing feedback constructively.
• Team Development: Mentor and inspire junior designers and creative team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative working environment.
• Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to keep our creative work at the forefront of the market.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an art director role within an advertising or PR agency, with a focus on pharmaceutical or healthcare clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of creative work, including design, branding and campaigns for pharma or healthcare clients.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), and other relevant design software. Adobe XD and Figma is A+. Knowledge of video production and editing tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements for pharmaceutical advertising and communication.
• Exceptional creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into visually engaging content.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

• All positions are remote friendly. At Spectrum, you choose where you work. We are a hybrid work environment with options to work in one of our three offices (D.C., New York, and Chicago) or remotely from anywhere in the United States, or a combination.
• If you choose to go into an office, take advantage of the pre-tax transportation benefits.
• If you choose to work from home, use the office equipment stipend.
• No matter where you work, you’ll benefit from the monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Flexible time off. Take the time you need in addition to company holidays, voting time, jury duty and bereavement. We also offer a Sabbatical Program after 7 years of service.
• 13 weeks paid Parental Leave, inclusive of adoption and foster care placement.
• Continuous learning and development through Greatest Potential Self (proprietary talent program), Gallup CliftonStrengths Coaching, Rembrandt Development, and tuition reimbursement programs.
• Bring your friends to work at Spectrum and earn a generous referral bonus.
• Virtual concierge services to ensure your time can be spent in the most meaningful ways.
• Medical concierge service to assist with scheduling appointments, finding care, estimating and resolving claim issues, etc.
• Thorough onboarding including accessible conversations with leadership.
• 401k with company match and 1:1 Financial Coaching and Education.
• Wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision, as well as science-backed meditation and mindfulness tools through Headspace & Ginger.