Creative Director, Art

Inizio Evoke•Chicago, IL

2d•Remote

About The Position

At Inizio Evoke, we come together—to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human™. Inizio Evoke is a global health marketing, communications, and transformation platform unlocking growth through data-driven insights and human centricity. We study the 'why' behind health decisions and create creative solutions that inspire meaningful change. We are looking for a Creative Director to lead and inspire teams of art directors and copywriters in delivering outstanding healthcare marketing campaigns. We are looking for a strategic thinker and an experienced creative who is passionate about science, healthcare marketing, and human decision-making. If you enjoy guiding teams, mentoring creatives, and shaping impactful campaigns, this role is a great fit. You will report to the EVP, Group Creative Director in this role.

Requirements

An experienced creative leader with an art/design background, with at least 8+ years of pharma or healthcare marketing experience.
A strategic thinker and storyteller, able to translate complex medical and scientific information into engaging marketing materials.
An inspiring mentor, dedicated to nurturing talent and elevating the quality of work.
A strong communicator, with excellent presentation and persuasion skills.
Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate the evolving needs of pharma marketing and regulatory requirements.
Innately curious and innovative, continuously exploring new creative approaches and industry trends.
A collaborative leader, encouraging a culture of teamwork and cross-functional partnership.

Responsibilities

Oversee all creative output on assigned brands, ensuring strategic, compelling, and high-quality execution across art and copy.
Manage teams of Art Directors and Copywriters, promoting professional growth and creative excellence.
Lead brand storytelling and creative direction, shaping campaigns that resonate with healthcare professionals and patients.
Ensure alignment with brand strategy and compliance guidelines, balancing creativity with regulatory constraints.
Collaborate with Account, Strategy, Behavioral Science, and Project Management teams, ensuring that work is on-brand, on-time, and on-budget.
Drive concept development for pitches, campaigns, and brand planning, leading teams in brainstorming and ideation.
Present and advocate for creative work to clients and team members, confidently defending strategic and creative decisions.
Oversee hiring and performance management of creative team members, ensuring a high standard of talent and output.