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Associate Creative Director, Art

Fifth ElementNew York, New York🇺🇸United StatesPosted 24 Jun 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid leadership role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to shape the visual direction of innovative healthcare campaigns while mentoring a talented team. If you are a hands-on creative leader with strong design instincts and a passion for developing big ideas, this position is an excellent opportunity to grow your career. Apply now to make a significant impact and contribute to a dynamic agency culture.

Quick Overview

Salary
$160k - $175k/yr
Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
New York, New York, United States
Posted
2 months ago

Job Description

This role is for someone who loves big ideas, strong craft, and helping teams do their best work. The ACD, Art is both a hands-on creative and a creative leader—someone who can jump into the work, guide the vision, and help shape where the brand goes next.

You’ll partner closely with copy leads, strategy and account to turn complex healthcare stories into smart, memorable brand experiences. You’ll help teams crack concepts, refine ideas, and make sure the final work is just as strong as the thinking behind it.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with copy and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start.
  • Guide the visual direction of brands and campaigns across digital, social, video, print, and emerging media.
  • Lead and mentor art directors and designers, helping them grow their thinking and craft.
  • Jump into the work when needed—sketching, designing, or helping push ideas further.
  • Collaborate closely with account and project management to keep work moving, on brief, and on budget.
  • Present creative to clients and help them see the thinking behind the work.
  • Make sure everything that leaves the building looks sharp, feels on-brand, and delivers on the strategy.
  • Help teams navigate the realities of a fast-paced agency while keeping the creative energy high.
  • Build a deeper understanding of the science, therapeutic areas, and disease states behind the work.
  • Play an active role in shaping the creative culture and raising the bar for the agency.
  •  8–10+ years of experience in Advertising
  • Healthcare or pharma agency experience preferred
  • Someone who’s comfortable leading ideas, guiding teams, and talking to clients
  • Strong design instincts and attention to detail
  • Clear communicator, collaborative partner, and problem-solver
  • Curiosity about science, healthcare, and the people the work ultimately helps

Pay Range- $160,000-$175,000

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