VML

Creative Director, Art (Health)

VML$100K — $230K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Portfolio showcasing creative conceptual thinking in healthcare/pharma.
  • 8-10+ years of relevant work experience.
  • 5+ years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Strong understanding of design principles and visual communication.

Responsibilities

  • Craft compelling on-brand creative concepts for projects.
  • Understand and align creative brief with strategic insights.
  • Prepare design options for internal review and presentations.
  • Assist in image searches and oversee production shoots.
  • Develop mood boards and manage talent selection.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Stay informed on industry trends and emerging creative practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
  • Hybrid work model promoting collaboration and flexibility.
  • Support for necessary accommodations during the interview process.
Full Job Description
What We're Looking For:

VML Health is actively seeking an experienced and conceptually driven Creative Director, Art, to be a go-to leader for our healthcare brand(s). You're a visionary with a passion for developing innovative and impactful visual solutions that solve client business challenges. You possess a strong understanding of design principles, visual communication, and the ability to inspire and direct a team of talented art directors and designers. You are a confident communicator, a skilled collaborator, and a champion for creative excellence.

What You'll Do:
  • Be responsible for on-brand creative concepts for assigned projects, working closely with copy partner, and ensures consistency of concepts across tactics.
  • Grasp the creative brief for core insight and ensures creative is aligned with strategy.
  • Prepare designs for review with supervisor and internal teams and is able to present a variety of execution options.
  • Conduct image searches and attend shoots to assist with pre-postproduction process.
  • Show experience in developing mood boards, talent selection, client review and developing shot lists.
  • Understand roles and responsibilities of different functions within the brand team.
  • Take detailed notes for personal reference to ensure all feedback and direction are addressed.
  • Stay up to date with latest industry trends, artists, film, CGI, photography, etc.
  • Be able to present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective.
  • Manage multiple assignments of diverse scope ensure all deadlines are met.

Who You Are:
  • Able to drive the visual approach throughout the life of a project.
  • Consistently respond to creative brief with a critical eye and able to create multiple interesting concepts for execution.
  • Eager to collaborate with copy partner and cross-functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social and UX.

What You'll Need:
  • Proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
  • A portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.
  • 8-10+ years of equivalent experience with 5+ years of supervisory experience.

#vmlhealthcareers

The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.

$100,000-$230,000 USD

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

About VML

VML is a global marketing and advertising agency. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. VML provides a wide range of services including brand strategy, creative design, social media, and e-commerce. The company has worked with several high-profile clients including Ford, PepsiCo, and Wendy's. VML has won numerous awards for its innovative marketing campaigns and has been recognized as one of the top advertising agencies in the world.
Learn more about VML
Size
3,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at VML

More Healthcare Jobs

Find similar Creative Director, Art (Health) jobs: