Creative Director, Art (Health)

What We're Looking For

• VML Health is actively seeking an experienced and conceptually driven Creative Director, Art, to be a go-to leader for our healthcare brand(s).
• You're a visionary with a passion for developing innovative and impactful visual solutions that solve client business challenges.
• You possess a strong understanding of design principles, visual communication, and the ability to inspire and direct a team of talented art directors and designers.
• You are a confident communicator, a skilled collaborator, and a champion for creative excellence.

What You'll Do

• Be responsible for on-brand creative concepts for assigned projects, working closely with copy partner, and ensures consistency of concepts across tactics.
• Grasp the creative brief for core insight and ensures creative is aligned with strategy.
• Prepare designs for review with supervisor and internal teams and is able to present a variety of execution options.
• Conduct image searches and attend shoots to assist with pre-postproduction process.
• Show experience in developing mood boards, talent selection, client review and developing shot lists.
• Understand roles and responsibilities of different functions within the brand team.
• Take detailed notes for personal reference to ensure all feedback and direction are addressed.
• Stay up to date with latest industry trends, artists, film, CGI, photography, etc.
• Be able to present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective.
• Manage multiple assignments of diverse scope ensure all deadlines are met.

Who You Are

• Able to drive the visual approach throughout the life of a project.
• Consistently respond to creative brief with a critical eye and able to create multiple interesting concepts for execution.
• Eager to collaborate with copy partner and cross-functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social and UX.

What You'll Need

• Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.
• 8-10+ years of equivalent experience with 5+ years of supervisory experience.

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Pay and benefits

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

$100,000 - $230,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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