Senior Art Director

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Real Chemistry is a global health innovation company with offices across the US and Europe. We believe that the way to real, transformative change is through the uncommon combination of disciplines, technologies, and our greatest asset – our people. We are currently looking to add to our alchemic mix of more than 1,800 talented professionals. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing global company committed to making the world a healthier place for all. This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. Job Summary: The Senior Art Director is a senior-level creative contributor within the agency who may interface directly with Real Chemistry clients as well as all areas of the organization. Primary responsibilities include guiding the ideation and creative development for projects, business development, and some corporate marketing as needed. In addition to possessing an excellent knowledge of effective graphic and/or presentation design techniques (via both the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office, especially Word and PowerPoint), a successful Senior Art Director should possess a thorough understanding of the principles of successfully integrating copy with art and layouts. This position also requires strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to translate strategic ideas into polished deliverables and then present them to key stakeholders. What you'll do: Otherwise known as the “essential functions”, these are the parts of the job that a crucial to successful performance. Provide quality assurance for all related design deliverables Manage/lead/direct promotional art projects Assess client needs, propose, and develop innovative multimedia solutions Understand and develop new technology to maintain agency competitiveness Possess advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop Provide a work breakdown structure (WBS) and budget for complex deliverables Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Potential to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments Fulfill other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary by supervisor Any other duties as reasonably assigned; duties and responsibilities may be removed, modified, or added by leadership at any time as business or operations require This position is a perfect fit for you if: You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. What you should have: Bachelor's degree in arts, graphic arts, related field, or similar work experience is required Master’s degree in a related field (Digital Media, Electronic Visualization, Visual A