21GRAMS- Art Supervisor

Real Chemistry•Chicago, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Real Chemistry is seeking an Art Supervisor for 21GRAMS, its full-service healthcare advertising agency. The agency combines bold creativity, strategic rigor, and scientific understanding to create healthcare communications that influence behavior and improve outcomes. The Art Supervisor acts as a brand steward and category champion, developing a deep understanding of assigned brands, their benefits, and their differentiation. Working with Copy partners and reporting to an Associate Creative Director, this role owns day-to-day design responsibilities for assigned healthcare and pharmaceutical HCP accounts. The position calls for strategic thinking, creative ideation, and execution across a range of media. This role is hybrid or remote within the United States, depending on team and business needs. Candidates may be based in a Real Chemistry US office, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, Lambertville, or San Francisco, or work remotely. Employees within a one-hour commute of an office are expected to attend in person two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or at a client site. Employees without a nearby office may work remotely and attend periodic gatherings for collaboration and team connection. Real Chemistry describes its culture through the values Best Together, Impact Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always, and Accountability with an “I.” The company seeks adaptable, proactive, resourceful candidates who work collaboratively, prioritize effectively, use data to inform decisions, and are interested in practical, responsible adoption of AI and new technologies.

Requirements

At least 5 years of healthcare or pharmaceutical art direction and design experience.
Experience in the healthcare or pharmaceutical industry in an agency setting is required.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is required.
A portfolio or PDF of relevant work samples is required.
A comprehensive creative portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual capabilities and the ability to produce work in high-science pharmaceutical categories.
Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple projects independently.
Strong prioritization skills, intellectual curiosity, and a proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

A college degree in a related field is preferred.
Proficiency with other relevant design software programs is a plus.
Interest in exploring new technologies and championing practical, responsible AI adoption.

Responsibilities

Direct and design a range of digital tactics for branded and unbranded HCP clients, including websites, interactive visual aids, videos, banners, landing pages, and emails.
Translate scientific information into compelling, memorable messages for HCP campaigns.
Champion creative thinking for campaigns and initiatives that advance creative strategy and brand personality.
Prepare materials for client copy-approval submissions and ensure pieces are referenced and annotated according to AMA style without supervision.
Collaborate with Art Directors, Designers, and Developers from job initiation through digital deployment, and partner with Account and Strategy teams throughout the work.
Independently manage multiple projects, sometimes across different brands or industries.
Potentially lead more junior members of the Art team.
Present work clearly and expertly to internal team members, including Creative leads, Account team members, and Partners.
Participate in client presentations when appropriate, explain the thinking behind ideas, and connect them to communication objectives.