Associate Creative Director

Real Chemistry•New York, NY

9d•$95,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join our growing team! The Associate Creative Director, Art, plays a key creative role leading an integrated team of writers and designers. The ACD, Art will report to the Creative Director and will manage all aspects of art and design for a portfolio of brands. This person demonstrates exceptional talent in developing a sophisticated, cohesive and consistent aesthetic across all brand materials, along with strong conceptual thinking and innovative approaches to tactical execution. This is a hands-on role with an equal mix of creating work while also growing and nurturing a team. The ACD will work with a Creative Director to lead client relationships and develop overall brand strategy, and champion creativity and advance design for their clients and the agency. In addition, this person will partner with Copy, Account, Strategic Planning, Media, Technology and Business Development to shape innovative opportunities for existing and new clients in the pharma space. This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

Requirements

7+ years of industry experience in increasingly managerial creative roles with a proven track record of success.
Able to lead and direct a creative team from concept to completion.
Outstanding art direction and design experience across a variety of media including digital, social, collateral, print, broadcast, corporate comms, etc.
Visual Design background; great systematic design / multichannel experience as well as campaign / storytelling abilities.
Candidates must be well-versed in user-centered design methods and techniques.
Expert in Adobe CS, other design software a plus.
Superior communication, organization and time management skills.
A passion for managing and mentoring others to help them perform at their peak and grow in their careers.
Entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the healthcare space is appreciated but not required.
BA or higher in Design, Art Direction, Communications, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Concept creative ideas and execute multi-channel campaigns for existing and prospective clients.
Manage and motivate a small team of full-time and freelance designers and copywriters.
Establish and maintain design excellence and ensure brand standards are met for all client deliverables.
In collaboration with Account and Project Management, oversee creative scope, timelines, resourcing, and deliverables.
Partner with Account, Strategy, Data, and Analytics teams to develop briefs and evaluate results.
Present to clients, incorporating internal and external feedback, and advocate for creative ideas.
Maintain positive team morale while handling quick turnaround times and multiple deliverables.