Associate Creative Director, Art - Pharma Agency

Role: Associate Creative Director, Art (Freelance)
Location: Unites States (Must be located in and authorized to work in the US)
Hybrid/On-site/Remote: Remote (EST)
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Clutch is looking for a conceptually brilliant, design-obsessed Freelance Associate Creative Director, Art for a client of ours—a top-tier, globally recognized health and wellness advertising agency. We are seeking an experienced art leader with a deep healthcare background who can transform complex medical science into visually stunning, thumb-stopping creative across DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) and HCP (Healthcare Professional) channels.
Responsibilities
Creative Vision & Concepting: Spearhead breakthrough visual concepts and campaign platforms for major pharmaceutical, health, and wellness brands across digital, print, video, social, and experiential touchpoints.
Art Direction & Craft Excellence: Elevate the standard of design, typography, photography, and layout across your team, ensuring every visual asset is polished, purposeful, and brand-compliant.
Scientific Storytelling: Collaborate closely with copywriters and medical strategists to translate dense clinical data, mechanisms of action (MOA), and patient journeys into clear, emotionally resonant visual narratives.
Digital Prototyping & Design Systems: Utilize advanced Figma workflows to architect digital experiences, landing pages, interactive tools, and design systems that align with modern web and mobile standards.
Regulatory Fluency: Guide design work smoothly through rigorous Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR/LMR) review processes, balancing bold creative vision with strict pharmaceutical compliance and FDA guidelines.
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Partner with creative leadership to manage, inspire, and mentor junior and mid-level art directors and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
Client Presentation: Pitch creative concepts with polish and persuasion, building trusted relationships with internal partners and pharma clients alike.
Qualifications
8+ years of art direction and design experience within dedicated pharmaceutical advertising agencies.
An exceptional portfolio showcasing 360 campaigns spanning both DTC and HCP audiences.
Strong mastery of Adobe Creative Suite alongside expert, hands-on proficiency in Figma for layout, component building, and digital prototyping.
Proven experience navigating MLR review cycles and defending creative choices using clinical data and approved labeling.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead by example in a fast-paced agency environment.
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Work arrangement
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