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CG Life · 4 weeks ago

Associate Creative Director, Art (Pharma)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$135K/yr - $155K/yr

8+ years exp

CG Life is a company focused on pharmaceutical creative solutions, and they are seeking an Associate Creative Director, Art to lead visual concepts and creative strategies for various brands. This role involves hands-on direction of design teams, mentoring junior talent, and ensuring that all creative outputs align with brand strategy while adhering to pharmaceutical regulations.

Marketing & Advertising

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Lead concept development and visual articulation for integrated campaigns across print, digital, social, experiential, and video

Translate strategic insights into compelling visual ideas that elevate the client’s brand

Partner closely with copy leads to drive cohesive creative thinking

Push creative boundaries while ensuring solutions remain strategically grounded

Provide hands-on direction to designers and art directors throughout the creative process

Present creative work confidently to internal stakeholders and clients

Direct the creation of visual systems, campaign identities, and design approaches

Ensure all visual outputs are consistent, brand aligned, and support core messaging

Guide photo direction, illustration style, typography choices, color palettes, and layout decisions

Oversee quality control for all visual deliverables

Collaborate with Strategy, Account, Project Management, and Creative partners to ensure creative accuracy and alignment

Contribute to new business efforts by developing conceptual directions and participating in pitch presentations

Partner effectively with production, UX, and development teams on multichannel executions

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level art talent, providing constructive feedback and modeling creative excellence

Model inclusive and collaborative creative leadership

Contribute to the growth and creative culture of the department

Maintain a deep understanding of visual trends, technologies, and production techniques

Ensure creative adheres to pharma regulatory expectations while still delivering innovation

Support brand planning and tactical development in partnership with cross-functional leads

Qualification

Pharmaceutical art directionConcept developmentVisual storytellingClient-facing presentationVisual Communications degreePortfolio of workRare disease experienceMentorshipCollaboration skills

Required

8+ years of pharmaceutical art direction or design experience within creative or advertising agencies, including AOR and launch experience

Proven ability to lead and mentor copy teams, providing actionable and inspiring feedback

Strong client-facing presence and excellent presentation skills

Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications or a related field

Portfolio demonstrating conceptual range and strong art direction and design across formats

Proven ability to translate scientific content into persuasive and original creative work

Strong collaboration skills and ability to partner closely with cross-functional teams

Preferred

Rare disease experience strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance. We cover a generous portion of employee contributions

401K plan. We invest in present and future you, which is why we offer a generous match and immediate vesting on our plan

Parental Leave. Generous paid time off for parents to bond with their newest addition

Professional Development. Each employee has an annual budget to allocate to professional development opportunities. Employees are encouraged to take a workshop, attend a webinar, join associations, and do anything else that will help them grow in their careers.

Flexible time off

Life insurance

LTD

A robust employee assistance program

And more!