Associate Creative Director, Art

Fifth Element

. Partner with copy and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading creative campaigns within the advertising sector, particularly in healthcare and pharma. Exhibits strong design instincts, effective communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills to guide teams and engage clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8–10+ Years Of Experience In AdvertisingHealthcare Or Pharma Agency ExperienceStrong Design InstinctsClear CommunicatorCollaborative Partner

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Soft Skills

Attention To DetailProblem-SolverCuriosity About Science And Healthcare

Industry Keywords

Campaign DevelopmentVisual DirectionDigital MediaSocial MediaVideo ProductionPrint MediaEmerging MediaCreative CultureClient PresentationAgency Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with copy and strategy to lead concept development and shape campaign ideas from the start
Guide the visual direction of brands and campaigns across digital, social, video, print, and emerging media
Lead and mentor art directors and designers, helping them grow their thinking and craft
Jump into the work when needed—sketching, designing, or helping push ideas further
Collaborate closely with account and project management to keep work moving, on brief, and on budget
Present creative to clients and help them see the thinking behind the work
Ensure everything that leaves the building looks sharp, feels on-brand, and delivers on the strategy
Help teams navigate the realities of a fast-paced agency while keeping the creative energy high
Build a deeper understanding of the science, therapeutic areas, and disease states behind the work
Play an active role in shaping the creative culture and raising the bar for the agency

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–10+ years of experience in Advertising
Healthcare or pharma agency experience preferred
Comfortable leading ideas, guiding teams, and talking to clients
Strong design instincts and attention to detail
Clear communicator, collaborative partner, and problem-solver
Curiosity about science, healthcare, and the people the work ultimately helps