VP, Head of Art jobs in United States
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BGB Group · 1 month ago

VP, Head of Art

BGB Group is seeking a visionary VP, Head of Art to lead, elevate, and modernize design across the agency. This role involves influencing the visual language of the agency's work and setting new standards of craft and design excellence.

AdvertisingConsultingMarketing

Responsibilities

Serve as the central creative authority for design and art direction across the agency. All major creative workstreams should pass through your lens at a high level, ensuring cohesion, beauty, and elevation
Lead the graphic design function across campaigns, branding, digital experiences, and visual identity. Oversee the creation of logos, brand books, brand architecture, and digital identities
Act as the agency’s Head of Craft, setting the bar for executional excellence. Provide final polish on high-stakes work, from pitch presentations to key visuals
Guide and grow a team of designers, presentation specialists, and image makers. Identify when to bring in specialized talent (e.g., retouchers, motion designers, typographers) to deliver best-in-class execution
Stay at the forefront of design trends, image-making tools, motion design, and emerging technologies (including AI) to ensure BGB remains ahead of the curve in visual storytelling
Oversee the presentation design team, ensuring our pitches, decks, and client-facing materials reflect the same creativity and polish as our campaigns
Partner closely with Creative Directors, Copy Leads, and Strategy to make the visual language an integral part of the idea — not an afterthought
Provide creative leadership and design elevation across Market Access and Medical Communications communities, ensuring visual storytelling, data visualization, and scientific content are equally compelling and cohesive
Partner with UX/UI, Social, and Omni teams to align on evolving trends and deliver maximum audience impact with streamlined production

Qualification

Design LeadershipArt DirectionTypographyVisual IdentityPresentation DesignMentoring TalentCollaboration Skills

Required

12+ years of design and art direction experience, with at least 7–10 years in leadership roles within creative agencies, studios, or brand environments
Proven track record of leading a design or studio function at scale, ideally in hybrid advertising/design/branding environments
Deep expertise in typography, layout, branding, and visual identity, with a strong portfolio showcasing both concept development and flawless execution
Hands-on craft ability in retouching, image-making, motion, and digital design, combined with the judgment to know when to bring in specialized talent
Demonstrated ability to elevate design sophistication across an organization and to set new standards for craft and execution
Experience leading cross-functional creative teams and mentoring emerging design talent
Facility with presentation design and pitch materials, ensuring the same level of polish and visual storytelling as campaign work
Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to inspire teams and partner effectively with senior creative, strategy, and client leads
Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field (Master's degree or equivalent experience a plus)

Company

BGB Group

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BGB Group is a marketing company that specializes in scientific communications, strategic consulting, and promotional advertising services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
TPG
2021-10-14Private Equity

Leadership Team

T
Teresa Day
Chief Operating Officer & Managing Director
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