Associate Creative Director, Art

Avalere Health

3d•$150,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) works with Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to conceive and execute brand communication and engagement projects across a wide range of media. In this hands-on role, the ACD works with and reports to the Creative Director and shares responsibility for the quality, impact, and effectiveness of the agency’s creative work. The ACD serves as Lead Creative on brands and mentors, develops, and nurtures junior and mid-weight creatives, while championing effective creativity internally and externally in close partnership with brand teams and colleagues. The role provides creative leadership across brands and projects, shaping creative strategy and delivery, developing and directing campaign concepts, and presenting creative ideas to clients. It also contributes to the agency’s profile, growth, new business opportunities, and commercial performance. Avalere Health offers a flexible working approach, with teams choosing to work in-office or at home according to team and client needs.

Requirements

Experience in a creative role within a recognised healthcare advertising agency.
Entrepreneurial spirit in exploring new creative opportunities.
Interest in shaping and improving the agency’s offering and ways of working, and providing creative counsel as part of brand teams.
Ability to build a clear, compelling narrative through concept presentations that guides clients through creative ideas.
Ability and interest in developing innovative creative solutions, including solutions that can improve patients’ lives and health experiences.
Understanding of the value of different communication platforms and design tools, including video, PowerPoint, websites, apps, print, and immersive experiences.
Evidence of mentorship, teamwork, and collaboration through recent work and experience.
Must be proficient in Figma.

Responsibilities

Inspire high creative standards through the quality of personal work and encouragement and interaction with others.
Develop and direct concepts for advertising or promotional campaigns.
Take a creative leadership role on brands and projects, working with brand teams and creative colleagues to shape creative strategy and delivery.
Present as an authority on current creative thinking and help raise the agency’s profile as a leading healthcare creative communications agency.
Build strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues while encouraging and challenging them.
Champion creativity and a collaborative company culture.
Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff; identify and address training needs where relevant.
Constructively challenge and inspire others in the creative ideation process.
Help grow the agency and identify new business opportunities.
Suggest and follow through on new business initiatives where appropriate.
Understand commercial aspects of the business and help ensure the Creative Department meets performance targets.
Lead new business pitch work, including directing and presenting as required.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer match contribution up to 4%, immediately vested.
Life insurance.
Disability coverage.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work.
Option to work from anywhere across the globe for two weeks each year.
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day.
Nine public holidays, gifted end-of-year holidays, and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
Free counselling through the employee assistance program and personalized health support.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family leave policies.
Fertility policies and support.
On-demand professional development training and support.
Global mobility opportunities across the business.