Quick overview
Job description
The Role
The Art Director is a hands-on creative contributor who partners with writers, designers and strategists to bring strong visual ideas to life across channels, with particular strength in digital. This role delivers art direction and design execution that is on brand, strategically aligned, and production-ready.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute creative concepts across digital, print and multichannel campaigns.
- Create strong visual solutions that bring brand strategies and scientific narratives to life
- Collaborate with Copywriters, Strategists, Designers and Creative Directors to deliver outstanding creative work.
- Present and articulate creative thinking to internal teams and clients.
- Ensure creative excellence, brand consistency and attention to detail across all deliverables.
- Manage multiple projects, balancing deadlines, priorities and quality standards.
- Embrace emerging technologies, including AI-enabled creative tools, to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, supportive creative culture.
About You
- Relevant experience in art direction and design across digital and print, with a portfolio demonstrating strong craft and problem-solving within an agency environment
- A strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and craft across channels
- Solid understanding of layout, typography, imagery, accessibility and production considerations.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to incorporate feedback while maintaining quality and speed.
- Comfortable presenting work and communicating with non-design stakeholders.
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