About this opportunity
Ascender Studios lists this Senior Art Director, Pharma opportunity in township of edison, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
** HYBRID position in Edison, NJ. Please only apply if you can work in our Edison, NJ office 3 days/week **
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
Salary:
$95,000–$130,000
About the Role
At Ascender Studios, we’re a New Jersey-based healthcare marketing agency made up of designers, developers, thinkers, and tinkerers, and we’re looking for a Senior Art Director to help lead our creative work. In this role, you’ll own the visual direction of campaigns from first concept to final delivery across websites, emails, banners, social, and beyond. You’ll partner closely with copy, strategy, and account teams, mentor our designers, and bring big ideas to life for healthcare brands that genuinely resonate with patients, providers, and everyday consumers.
If you’re a creative leader who loves both shaping the idea and making sure it’s executed beautifully, and you’re excited about meaningful work in the healthcare space, we’d love to hear from you. Come build something great with us.
Responsibilities
Lead concept development for integrated digital and social campaigns, from initial ideas through final execution
Set and maintain the visual direction across websites, email campaigns, display banners, and social media content
Partner with copywriters to develop cohesive, compelling campaign concepts
Present creative work to clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating the thinking behind it
Mentor, guide, and give constructive feedback to Art Directors and designers, keeping work on-brand and on-schedule
Oversee design and prototyping of user-facing experiences in Figma
Stay hands-on, producing polished work
Art direct photography, illustration, and motion assets as needed
Navigate healthcare regulatory and medical/legal/review (MLR) processes, incorporating feedback without losing the strength of the idea
Champion best practices in accessibility, file organization, and brand guideline adherence
Qualifications
6+ years of design experience, including 2+ years in an Art Director role, ideally in an agency environment
Proven track record of concepting and leading digital-first campaigns xzgxqkn from start to finish
Expert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Deep understanding of digital and social media creative formats and best practices
Exceptional eye for typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling
Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting directly to clients
Experience mentoring or managing designers
Experience with pharma, biotech, or medical device brands
Portfolio demonstrating concept-driven, digital-first creative work (websites, emails, banners, social)
Nice to Have
Experience with HTML/CSS basics
Motion or animation skills in After Effects or similar
Worksite address
township of edison, NJ, 08818, US
Who can apply
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