Associate Creative Director, Art (must have pharma agency exp)

EVERSANA•Chicago, IL

54d

About The Position

Are you a creative leader who believes art can change lives? We are seeking a visionary Associate Creative Director, Art, who is ready to do more than just make smart look pretty—you’re here to shape the big ideas that matter. In this role, you are a key leader, a mentor, and a hands-on artist. You will work closely with the Creative Director to guide the team, push creative boundaries into compelling, uncharted territories, and craft visually stunning campaigns—from national broadcast to interactive digital—that align with our clients' brand visions and, most importantly, connect with people. Think and execute. Exceptional conceptual abilities and art direction talent within a multimedia landscape are a must. Make smart look pretty. Be curious. Must have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge — of the problem, the possible solutions and our target — in order to sculpt the big ideas that matter. Inspire. Not only must you know the trends and innovations in visual design; you need to set the stage for the next wave. Push the envelope. Leverage industry knowledge and creative abilities to push past the safe option into compelling, uncharted territories. Be a leader and team player. Ability to guide creative and collaborate as part of a larger team in an ever-changing environment. Bring laughs. Leave ego. Present the vision. Eloquently explain every aspect of a creative solution and how it solves the client challenge. This means leading rock-solid pitch efforts and presentation prowess. Rock a can-do attitude. You can anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks throughout any stage of the creative process. No time? No problem! Be a core contributor. You’re part of the inner circle and responsible for the health of the Creative department. That means finding ways to grow new business, leveraging industry insights and further developing our clients’ brands as well as our own. Easy as pie, right? Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. All other duties as assigned

Requirements

8+ years of digital, print, traditional and trade marketing experience
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing and all that it entails: disease state and product science, therapeutic industry standards, legal restrictions and competitive markets
Must have AOR/broadcast experience, digital experience and be a highly conceptual thinker
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education plus professional experience required
Knowledge and background in working with therapeutic clients
Book of strategic and beautiful work
Management and supervisory skill set
Sense of humor
Understanding of both the creative and strategic aspects of advertising and leadership
Strong proficiency with Adobe Suite, specifically Sketch and Adobe XD know-how

Responsibilities

Think and execute.
Be curious.
Inspire.
Push the envelope.
Be a leader and team player.
Present the vision.
Rock a can-do attitude.
Be a core contributor.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
All other duties as assigned