Art Director at Real Chemistry

Job description

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 a global health innovation company with offices across Europe and the US. 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. The Art Director is not a rookie designer, nor worse yet a poser, but a bonified agency tested AD. Our ideal candidate is the first person to offer up ideas and sketches, as well as the last to lay hands upon the finished art before it goes to review. They thrive in a world filled with self-expression and live to “tweak” a not-so-subtle PMS color, or “kern” a headline a writer just plunked down. Their experience in design creation is vast and they fully embrace what it means to be “ the visual expert .” Knowing all the while what clients expect from their AD and delivering nothing short of visual genius across all marketing channels.   This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or Lambertville—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. What you’ll do: Maintain a partnership approach with peers from all departments (e.g., Account Services, Brand Planning, Creative, Medical Strategy, etc.) on all our client’s business   Participate in new business/client activities and pitches as requested   Set and maintain high visual brand standards commensurate with Creative BU expectations   Interact well with project teams to understand business objectives and audience demographics   Basic understanding of wireframing, site mapping, UX design   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: Proven ability to think and design beyond campaign to help develop and drive creative solutions (multiple platforms) for client brands   5+ years' experience as an Art Director at an advertising or digital agency. Experience in Pharma or Health and Wellness marketing a plus   Must present a portfolio of 10 pieces of your work that demonstrates both your conceptual and execution-based capabilities across all digital and print platforms   Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Advertising, Interactive or another Design-related program   Visual Creativity, always curious, always ahead of the design trends, consistently utilizing new creative techniques from creative brief through deliverable   Demonstrates a deep understanding in building design layout, visual hierarchy, typography, storyboarding and management of photographers, illustrators, directors   Embraces all forms of design across multiple marketing channels and platforms (Digital & Traditional)   Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (including XD, Premier), Microsoft Office   Experience in Sketch, AXURE is a plus   Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 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 proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here . We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com . At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible. Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know. *Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here .

Requirements

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Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.
This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or Lambertville—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.
Maintain a partnership approach with peers from all departments (e.g., Account Services, Brand Planning, Creative, Medical Strategy, etc.) on all our client’s business
Participate in new business/client activities and pitches as requested
Set and maintain high visual brand standards commensurate with Creative BU expectations
Interact well with project teams to understand business objectives and audience demographics
Basic understanding of wireframing, site mapping, UX design
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.
Proven ability to think and design beyond campaign to help develop and drive creative solutions (multiple platforms) for client brands
Must present a portfolio of 10 pieces of your work that demonstrates both your conceptual and execution-based capabilities across all digital and print platforms
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Advertising, Interactive or another Design-related program
Visual Creativity, always curious, always ahead of the design trends, consistently utilizing new creative techniques from creative brief through deliverable
Demonstrates a deep understanding in building design layout, visual hierarchy, typography, storyboarding and management of photographers, illustrators, directors
Embraces all forms of design across multiple marketing channels and platforms (Digital & Traditional)
Expert in Adobe Creative Suite (including XD, Premier), Microsoft Office
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here .

Nice-to-haves

5+ years' experience as an Art Director at an advertising or digital agency. Experience in Pharma or Health and Wellness marketing a plus
Experience in Sketch, AXURE is a plus

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