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Associate Creative Director, Art

United States, San Francisco Employment contract 125000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for an Associate Creative Director (Art) to lead, inspire, and enhance creative storytelling through design and visual strategy.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead visual storytelling for brands, ensuring all creative assets align with strategy and branding guidelines
  • Mentor a team of Art Directors and Senior Art Directors
  • Partner with ACD (Copy), Account, Strategy, and Medical teams
  • Conceptualize and execute high-impact designs across multiple channels, including digital, print, video, and social media
  • Lead the visual development of brand campaigns, providing expertise in typography, color theory, layout, and user experience
  • Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies
  • Provide leadership during production processes, overseeing photo shoots to motion and video projects
  • Present and defend creative work to clients, our teams, and regulatory bodies

Requirements

  • Deep experience in brand storytelling and art direction
  • Experience in healthcare marketing
  • Expertise in digital and print production
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and AI-driven creative software
  • Strategic thinking
  • Ability to balance creative ambition with regulatory requirements in the pharma space
  • Available to work during Pacific Time Zone business hours

What we offer

  • Fully remote work environment
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible time off

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