Ruder Finn

Senior Art Director, Studio, Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn$115K — $135K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in print, branding, and digital projects
  • Experience in healthcare or tech industry is a plus
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud, PowerPoint, and Figma
  • Familiarity with diverse workflows and oversight
  • Strategic thinker contributing to program development
  • Strong portfolio in branding, digital, and integrated campaigns
  • Experience in presenting concepts to clients confidently
  • Knowledge of AI-powered creative tools preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop clever creative concepts and ideas
  • Lead and inspire the design team collaboratively
  • Execute branding projects including identity and guidelines
  • Visualize and interpret complex information effectively
  • Create consistent brand guidelines and campaign visuals
  • Mentor and support junior design team members
  • Contribute to new business initiatives and strategic growth opportunities
  • Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability benefits
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description

We are looking for an articulate, intelligent Senior Art Director to work across a diverse range of design projects for a variety of clients This is an opportunity for an ambitious candidate to help lead, inspire, and help develop our creative team, to ensure we continue to create the very high standard of work our clients have come to expect. Are you ready to see what’s next?

Key Responsibilities

  • Clever creative ideas and conceptual thinking

  • An inspirational design leader and team player with excellent communication skills

  • Proven experience working on branding projects (including brand identity/guidelines)

  • Ability to interpret and visualize complex information

  • Solid typographic/layout design skills, with a high level of crafting and attention to detail

  • Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and PowerPoint

  • Experience working on digital deliverables and a keen interest in digital trends

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, team members and deadlines

  • Lead the development and execution of integrated creative campaigns across healthcare, consumer, and corporate communications clients

  • Partner directly with clients and cross-functional teams, serving as a trusted creative advisor throughout the project lifecycle

  • Create and maintain campaign visual identity systems, brand guidelines, and presentation materials that ensure consistency across channels

  • Mentor and support junior designers while helping to foster a collaborative, high-performing creative culture

  • Contribute to new business initiatives, creative pitches, and strategic growth opportunities for the studio

Qualifications

  • 5+ years working on print, brand and digital projects

  • Previous experience in healthcare or technology industry a plus but not required

  • Industry experience using a variety of tools including the full suite of Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, and Figma

  • Experience working with different workflows and overseeing process

  • Ability to contribute to strategic thinking and the development and execution of programs

  • Demonstrated experience developing campaign visual identity systems, brand standards, and creative guidelines

  • Strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital, presentation design, and integrated campaign work

  • Experience presenting creative concepts to clients and leading stakeholder discussions with confidence and professionalism

  • Familiarity with AI-powered creative tools and workflows, including emerging capabilities within Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-leading platforms

  • Experience managing, mentoring, or providing direction to junior creative team members preferred

Theanticipatedsalary range for this position, at the time of posting, is $115,000 - $135,000. The salary of the applicant selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, education, internal equity, geography, relevant years of experience, certifications, skills, abilities of the selected applicant, and other job-related qualifications. In addition, a range of medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and/or other benefitsalso areavailable by the company.

About Ruder Finn

Ruder Finn is a global public relations and communications firm headquartered in New York, NY. The company was founded in 1948 by David Finn and Bill Ruder and has since grown to have offices in more than 20 countries. Ruder Finn offers a range of services, including public relations, digital marketing, and crisis management. The firm has worked with a variety of clients across industries, including healthcare, technology, and finance. Ruder Finn has won numerous awards for its work, including recognition from the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the PRWeek Awards.
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Size
500 employees
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Founded
2002

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