DDB Health is a global network of healthcare communications companies dedicated to helping clients use creativity—and creative technology—as a force for good health. The Art Director will have the opportunity to create, present, and produce compelling ideas for clients, developing content for both digital and print platforms.
Responsibilities
- Help develop content for a variety of print and digital projects, such as visual aids and websites
- Prepare and edit layouts for concepts approved by the Client; choose and place all visual elements of the project, including type, illustrations, and photographs necessary to produce the intended image; layouts should contribute visual ideas, enhance the attractiveness of the message, and help to clarify and accent its meaning to the reader
- Understand the creative process and follow jobs from startup to completion
- Develop understanding of basic marketing principles
- Partner with account, copy and editorial staff on assigned brands
- Take direction from supervisor on projects; work independently as determined by supervisor
- Secure approval for layouts and final art from the account executive/creative director and keep product team and creative management aware of pertinent account activity
- Participate in kickoff and status meetings
- Contribute to proper safekeeping of artwork, photos, slides, etc
- Maintain personal graphic resources, visual data, samples, graphic standards and manuals, etc
- Check and approve all visual materials through all stages of pre-production and production
- In person client travel is required
Skills
- Undergraduate degree in Design, Graphic Arts, Fine Arts or related field
- Understand the assigned brands, indications, therapeutic implications, and competition as well as regularly research trends in the appropriate areas
- Be adept at incorporating comments and changes in a timely and intelligent manner
- One or more years' experience designing for a communications agency
- Demonstrated proficiency in Photoshop, Quark, InDesign, Illustrator
- Digital experience and web, app, UX design
- A sense of design and branding, and an eye for detail
- Solid foundation in typography, layout, and design principles
- Strong communication and presentation skills; excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Pharmaceutical or HCP advertising experience a plus
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working environment
- Friday afternoons free of meetings
- Summer Fridays
Company Overview
DDBH aims to create a world where the best treatment is possible for every person. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.ddbhealth.com/#a-force-for-good-health.
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