Art Director
US$90,000 – US$110,000 / yr base salary
Posted 12 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Art Director, Promotional Medical Education”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
| Base salary | US$90,000 – US$110,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyArts, Graphic Arts (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyComputer Graphic Design, Digital Media, Electronic Visualization, Visual Arts
Study levelMaster's
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.
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.
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. This role will work eastern business hours.
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