DDB Health New York · 10 hours ago
Art Director
DDB Health is a global network of healthcare communications companies dedicated to using creativity as a force for good health. The Art Director will create, present, and produce compelling ideas for clients across digital and print platforms, while collaborating with various teams to enhance marketing efforts.
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Responsibilities
Help develop content for a variety of print and digital projects, such as visual aids and websites
Prepare and edit layouts for concepts approved by the Client; choose and place all visual elements of the project, including type, illustrations, and photographs necessary to produce the intended image; layouts should contribute visual ideas, enhance the attractiveness of the message, and help to clarify and accent its meaning to the reader
Understand the creative process and follow jobs from startup to completion
Develop understanding of basic marketing principles
Partner with account, copy and editorial staff on assigned brands
Take direction from supervisor on projects; work independently as determined by supervisor
Secure approval for layouts and final art from the account executive/creative director and keep product team and creative management aware of pertinent account activity
Participate in kickoff and status meetings
Contribute to proper safekeeping of artwork, photos, slides, etc
Maintain personal graphic resources, visual data, samples, graphic standards and manuals, etc
Check and approve all visual materials through all stages of pre-production and production
In person client travel is required
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in Design, Graphic Arts, Fine Arts or related field
Understand the assigned brands, indications, therapeutic implications, and competition as well as regularly research trends in the appropriate areas
Be adept at incorporating comments and changes in a timely and intelligent manner
One or more years' experience designing for a communications agency; pharmaceutical or HCP advertising experience a plus
Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop, Quark, InDesign, Illustrator
Digital experience and web, app, UX design
A sense of design and branding, and an eye for detail
Solid foundation in typography, layout, and design principles
Strong communication and presentation skills; excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Flexible hybrid working environment
Friday afternoons free of meetings
Summer Fridays