Senior Art Director, Studio, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn•Chicago, IL

46d•$115,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

RF Studio53 is a New York-based creative studio focused on building powerful creative experiences through graphic design, moving image, and interactive content. We work internationally with leading businesses and industry associations within the healthcare, technology, and life sciences sectors, specializing in communicating innovation and change. Our work spans brand communications, advocacy, corporate storytelling, employee engagement, brand strategy, and paid media. We are seeking an articulate and intelligent Senior Art Director to lead and inspire our creative team, ensuring the continued creation of high-standard work for our clients. This role offers an ambitious candidate the opportunity to develop our creative team and contribute to diverse design projects.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working on print, brand, and digital projects.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and PowerPoint.
Experience working on digital deliverables and a keen interest in digital trends.
Experience working with different workflows and overseeing process.
Ability to contribute to strategic thinking and the development and execution of programs.
Demonstrated experience developing campaign visual identity systems, brand standards, and creative guidelines.
Strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital, presentation design, and integrated campaign work.
Experience presenting creative concepts to clients and leading stakeholder discussions with confidence and professionalism.
Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and workflows, including emerging capabilities within Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-leading platforms.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the healthcare or technology industry is a plus but not required.
Experience managing, mentoring, or providing direction to junior creative team members is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop clever creative ideas and conceptual thinking.
Serve as an inspirational design leader and team player with excellent communication skills.
Work on branding projects, including brand identity and guidelines.
Interpret and visualize complex information.
Apply solid typographic and layout design skills with a high level of crafting and attention to detail.
Manage multiple projects, team members, and deadlines.
Lead the development and execution of integrated creative campaigns across healthcare, consumer, and corporate communications clients.
Partner directly with clients and cross-functional teams, serving as a trusted creative advisor.
Create and maintain campaign visual identity systems, brand guidelines, and presentation materials.
Mentor and support junior designers, fostering a collaborative, high-performing creative culture.
Contribute to new business initiatives, creative pitches, and strategic growth opportunities.