VP, Associate Creative Director, Art

Fifth Element • New York, NY

3h • $170,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The VP, Associate Creative Director, Art is a senior creative leader who shapes brand ideas, elevates design, and helps teams produce bold, thoughtful work. They bring strong creative instincts, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of healthcare storytelling, with an eye toward how emerging tools like AI can enhance the creative process and modern healthcare advertising.

Requirements

• Strong portfolio with standout conceptual and visual work
• 10+ years of experience in advertising, Healthcare advertising a plus
• Healthcare or pharma agency experience preferred
• Experience leading teams, shaping creative, and building client trust
• Interest in how AI and new technologies can support innovation in healthcare advertising
• Strong design instincts, communication skills, and collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Lead concept development and visual direction across brands and campaigns
• Partner with copy, strategy, account, and medical to create smart, impactful work
• Oversee and elevate creative across digital, social, video, print, and other channels
• Explore and apply AI and emerging tools in ways that strengthen creative development, storytelling, and execution
• Mentor and manage art directors and designers, helping grow both craft and thinking
• Present work to clients and clearly articulate the strategy behind the creative
• Ensure work is on-brand, well-crafted, and aligned to business goals
• Contribute to creative culture, team development, and agency growth

What This Job Offers

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