Associate Creative Director

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Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Creative Director to join our growing team! 

The Associate Creative Director, Art, plays a key creative role leading an integrated team of writers and designers. The ACD, Art will report to the Creative Director and will manage all aspects of art and design for a portfolio of brands. This person demonstrates exceptional talent in developing a sophisticated, cohesive and consistent aesthetic across all brand materials, along with strong conceptual thinking and innovative approaches to tactical execution. This is a hands-on role with an equal mix of creating work while also growing and nurturing a team. The ACD will work with a Creative Director to lead client relationships and develop overall brand strategy, and champion creativity and advance design for their clients and the agency. In addition, this person will partner with Copy, Account, Strategic Planning, Media, Technology and Business Development to shape innovative opportunities for existing and new clients in the pharma space. 

This is a hybrid role, based in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs. 

What you’ll do: 

• Concept creative ideas and execute multi-channel campaigns for existing and prospective clients.
• Manage and motivate a small team of full-time and freelance designers and copywriters.
• Establish and maintain design excellence and ensure brand standards are met for all client deliverables.
• In collaboration with Account and Project Management, oversee creative scope, timelines, resourcing, and deliverables.
• Partner with Account, Strategy, Data, and Analytics teams to develop briefs and evaluate results.
• Present to clients, incorporating internal and external feedback, and advocate for creative ideas.
• Maintain positive team morale while handling quick turnaround times and multiple deliverables. 

This position is a perfect fit for you if: 

• Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you.
• 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:  

• 7+ years of industry experience in increasingly managerial creative roles with a proven track record of success. Experience in the healthcare space is appreciated but not required.
• Able to lead and direct a creative team from concept to completion.
• Outstanding art direction and design experience across a variety of media including digital, social, collateral, print, broadcast, corporate comms, etc.
• Visual Design background; great systematic design / multichannel experience as well as campaign / storytelling abilities.
• Candidates must be well-versed in user-centered design methods and techniques.
• Expert in Adobe CS, other design software a plus.
• Superior communication, organization and time management skills.
• A passion for managing and mentoring others to help them perform at their peak and grow in their careers.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and can-do attitude.
• BA or higher in Design, Art Direction, Communications, or a related field preferred. 

Pay Range: $95,000-$120,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting.  Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. 

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.

We believe we can do our best when feeling our best, which is why we’ve put together a benefits program designed to give you the support you and your family need at every stage of life. Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vison plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.  Learn more about our great benefits and perks and search specific offerings in your region at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com.

At Real Chemistry, we believe we're at our best when we're connected. Our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach is designed to foster collaboration, learning, innovation, and meaningful relationships while providing flexibility where appropriate. Because our workforce spans multiple countries, regions, and client needs, work arrangements may vary by role and location. Some positions offer hybrid or remote flexibility, while others require regular in-office presence. For example, certain teams and regions, including some of our UK operations, have office-based requirements. Your recruiter will discuss the specific expectations for the role you're pursuing during the interview process and keep you informed throughout the hiring journey. For employees located within a one-hour commute of a Real Chemistry office, we require in-person attendance two days per week, either from a Real Chemistry office or when working onsite with clients. Employees in regions without a nearby office may work remotely and come together throughout the year for collaboration, culture-building, learning, and team connection opportunities. While these guidelines reflect our current workplace model, we understand that everyone’s circumstances are unique. If you require additional flexibility, we welcome an open conversation with your recruiter and our HR team to discuss your needs and determine what may be possible.

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.

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