Art Supervisor

Accountabilities:

• Independently conceptualize, develop, and design creative content and integrated advertising campaigns based on strategic direction and client briefs.
• Partner with copywriters and senior art staff to develop compelling concepts, layouts, visual systems, and campaign ideas for client, internal, and new business projects.
• Prepare detailed layouts, storyboards, comps, and other creative materials, taking concepts through to final completion.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, maintaining quality, organization, and timely delivery under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with editorial, project management, account management, studio, and other agency teams to maintain efficient workflows and meet project requirements.
• Work with internal studio teams and external suppliers or freelancers to deliver high-quality creative executions.
• Lead and mentor entry-level designers and art directors, allocating appropriate resources and coordinating freelance support when required.
• Monitor the quality and consistency of creative output while providing constructive direction and leadership to the broader creative team.
• Present creative concepts and recommendations in client meetings and help communicate the strategic and creative rationale behind the work.
• Participate in new business opportunities and contribute ideas that strengthen client relationships and support business growth.
• Develop strong knowledge of assigned products, therapeutic categories, and relevant audiences to ensure creative work is informed and effective.
• Identify creative and production challenges, develop practical solutions, communicate project status, and maintain strong relationships across functional teams.
• Maintain professional standards, strong time management, accurate timesheets, and a highly organized approach to creative delivery.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, graphic arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 6–10 years of creative experience, including at least 4 years working in pharmaceutical advertising.
• At least 4 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
• Experience in pharmaceutical and/or medical device marketing is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of integrated advertising, visual design, campaign development, layouts, storyboards, and creative production.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office on PC or Mac platforms.
• Excellent creative presentation skills and the ability to confidently communicate and sell ideas to peers, clients, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, combined with excellent customer service and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, professional, resourceful, and comfortable taking direction while also working independently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across creative, account management, editorial, project management, and other functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to mentor junior talent, coordinate resources, and maintain high creative standards.
• A collaborative mindset, low-ego approach, intellectual curiosity, integrity, and willingness to adapt to change.

Benefits:

• Annual salary of $100,000–$120,000.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions of up to 4%, immediately vested.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Ability to work from anywhere globally for up to two weeks each year.
• 20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day.
• 9 recognized public holidays, plus additional end-of-year holiday time.
• Early Summer Friday finishes during June, July, and August.
• Employee assistance program with free counseling and personalized health support.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility benefits.
• Access to ongoing professional development, on-demand training, and career support.
• Opportunities for global mobility and cross-functional career development.
• Inclusive employee communities and initiatives supporting diversity, equity, and belonging.