Associate Creative Director, Art

Avalere Health • Washington, DC

1d • $150 - $170 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Creative Director (ACD) works with our team of Art Directors, Copywriters, and Designers to conceive and execute a variety of brand communication and engagement projects through a wide range of media. In a hands-on role working with and reporting to the Creative Director, the ACD is jointly responsible for the quality of the creative work that the agency produces, ensuring it is always as impactful and effective as possible. You will act as Lead Creative on brands and will mentor, develop and nurture junior and mid-weight creatives. You will champion effective creativity internally and externally, working closely with brand teams and other colleagues to promote its value.

Requirements

• Experience in a creative role within a recognised healthcare advertising agency
• Show entrepreneurial spirit in exploring new creative opportunities
• Keen to help shape and improve our offering and ways of working, and play an integral part in your brand teams, providing invaluable creative counsel
• Able to build a clear and compelling narrative through concept presentations in order to take clients on a journey that helps them understand your creative ideas
• You are keen to explore new ways of doing things, put your mind to the test and come up with new and innovative creative solutions, which can improve the lives of patients and their own individual health experiences
• You understand the value of different communication platforms and design tools, from video to powerpoint, websites to apps, and print to immersive experiences
• You can demonstrate evidence of mentorship, teamwork and collaboration through your recent work and experience

Responsibilities

• Inspire high creative standards, through the quality of your own work and through your encouragement and interaction with others
• Develop and direct concepts for advertising or promotional campaigns
• Take a creative leadership role on brands and projects, working closely with brand teams and creative colleagues to shape and direct the creative strategy and delivery
• Present as an authority on current creative thinking and playing an active role in raising our profile as a leading healthcare creative communications agency
• Build strong interpersonal relationships, working smoothly with colleagues whilst pushing and encouraging them
• Champion the power of creativity and the company culture of collaboration, and encourage others to do the same
• Help to nurture the stars of the future: supervising, mentoring and actively training junior members of staff, identifying and handling training requirements where relevant
• Constructively challenge and inspire others to think about the creative ideation process
• Play a pivotal role in growing the agency and identifying new business opportunities
• Suggest new business initiatives where appropriate and follow through on them
• Show good understanding of the commercial aspects of our business and assist in ensuring the Creative Department meets its performance targets
• Take the lead on new business pitch work, directing and presenting as required

Benefits

• You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested), as well as life insurance, disability coverage, and medical, dental, and vision plans for peace of mind.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work, along with the option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year.
• We provide 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day, recognise 9 public holidays, along with gifted end-of-year holidays and an early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August.
• Access free counselling through our employee assistance program and personalized health support.
• Our enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies provide support across every stage of your family-planning journey.
• You can also benefit from continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities across the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed