Senior Art Director

 

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across the US and Europe. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Art Director is a senior-level creative contributor within the agency who may interface directly with Real Chemistry clients as well as all areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities include guiding the ideation and creative development for projects, business development, and some corporate marketing as needed. In addition to possessing an excellent knowledge of effective graphic and/or presentation design techniques (via both the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint), a successful Senior Art Director should possess a thorough understanding of the principles of successfully integrating copy with art and layouts. This position also requires strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to translate strategic ideas into polished deliverables and then present them to key stakeholders.   

 

What you'll do:

Otherwise known as the “essential functions”, these are the parts of the job that a crucial to successful performance. 

• Provide quality assurance for all related design deliverables 
• Manage/lead/direct promotional art projects  
• Assess client needs, propose, and develop innovative multimedia solutions 
• Understand and develop new technology to maintain agency competitiveness 
• Possess advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop 
• Provide a work breakdown structure (WBS) and budget for complex deliverables 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
• Potential to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments 
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by supervisor 
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may be removed, modified, or added by leadership at any time as business or operations require

 

 

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. 

 

What you should have: 

 

• Bachelor's degree in arts, graphic arts, related field, or similar work experience is required 
• Master’s degree in a related field (Digital Media, Electronic Visualization, Visual Arts, Computer Graphic Design) is preferred 
• At least 6 years of professional art/design/creative writing experience demonstrated by a strong design portfolio 

 

Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. 

 

Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across the US and Europe. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all.

This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. 

Job Summary:

The Senior Art Director is a senior-level creative contributor within the agency who may interface directly with Real Chemistry clients as well as all areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities include guiding the ideation and creative development for projects, business development, and some corporate marketing as needed. In addition to possessing an excellent knowledge of effective graphic and/or presentation design techniques (via both the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint), a successful Senior Art Director should possess a thorough understanding of the principles of successfully integrating copy with art and layouts. This position also requires strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to translate strategic ideas into polished deliverables and then present them to key stakeholders.   

 

What you'll do:

Otherwise known as the “essential functions”, these are the parts of the job that a crucial to successful performance. 

• Provide quality assurance for all related design deliverables 
• Manage/lead/direct promotional art projects  
• Assess client needs, propose, and develop innovative multimedia solutions 
• Understand and develop new technology to maintain agency competitiveness 
• Possess advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop 
• Provide a work breakdown structure (WBS) and budget for complex deliverables 
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 
• Potential to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments 
• Fulfill other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by supervisor 
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may be removed, modified, or added by leadership at any time as business or operations require

 

 

This position is a perfect fit for you if:

• You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. 

 

What you should have: 

 

• Bachelor's degree in arts, graphic arts, related field, or similar work experience is required 
• Master’s degree in a related field (Digital Media, Electronic Visualization, Visual Arts, Computer Graphic Design) is preferred 
• At least 6 years of professional art/design/creative writing experience demonstrated by a strong design portfolio 

 

Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.