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Guided by a Human First philosophy, VML is known for its innovative work for brands and consistently ranks among the world’s leading creative companies, including the WARC Creative 100. VML’s global network spans 55+ markets with principal offices in Buenos Aires, Kansas City, London, New York, São Paulo, Shanghai and Singapore. \nVML is part of WPP, the trusted growth partner for the world's leading brands. Powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform WPP Open, WPP unites cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, creativity, production, enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel. \nFor more information, please visit www.vml.com and follow along on LinkedIn #WeAreVML.\nAbout VML Health: \nVML HEALTH is a global healthcare agency that partners with healthcare clients across a broad definition of health, from high science to wellness and everything in between. It operates fluidly within the VML agency, as a core group of health specialists (a ‘vertical’) that has the benefit of autonomy in management, but with support of non-health expertise. \nAt the heart of health is the story of life - all the highs and lows, ambitions, and possibilities. But facing a health challenge can suddenly pull people away from these stories, knocking them off course. \nOur purpose is to bridge this gap, bringing people closer to life and all its meaning. We gain a deeper understanding of Healthcare Professionals’ and patients’ needs, behaviors and lived experiences through what we call ‘radical empathy’. \nVML Health creates connected brands that get to the heart, bringing people closer to the lives they want to live. Get to the heart. Connect for life. \nWhat We're Looking For:\nWe're seeking a highly talented and visionary Associate Creative Director, Art, to lead and inspire our design team. You're a strategic thinker with a passion for creating visually stunning and impactful designs for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. You possess a strong understanding of design principles, typography, and visual communication, and the ability to translate complex information into engaging and accessible visuals. You're a natural leader, a skilled communicator, and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nDay-to-day leader of team(s) and actively guides team to produce visual designs that align to creative brief and solves client challenges in an original and innovative way.\nContributes creative concepts and partners with Strategy teams to approve creative briefs as needed.\nWork closely with copy partner and guide team(s) to stay focused on the big idea.\nContributes award-worthy concepts and recommendations to execute ideas.\nLeads production efforts and demonstrates ability to work within budget or can articulate justification to increase budget for projects.\nFoster strong relationships with clients and spot opportunities to enhance or build on a project (upsell).\nAble to present confidently to client and clearly communicate how creative work/design meets the strategic and business objective.\nManage multiple projects, sometimes for various brands with different scopes and ensure all project of self and team deadlines are met.\nDevelop visually compelling designs for a variety of channels, including digital, print, video, and social media.\nEnsure all designs are on-brand and aligned with marketing objectives.\nMentor and develop junior art directors and designers.\nWho You Are:\nA highly creative individual with the ability to generate innovative, award-worthy creative and strategic ideas that solve clients’ business challenges.\nA collaborative team player who is eager to partner with a copywriter and cross-functional teams including Account, Strategy, Social, UX and Medical teams.\nA confident and persuasive presenter who can respond well to challenging client situations.\nWhat You'll Need:\nStrong proficient knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.\nA portfolio that demonstrates creative and conceptual thinking and award-winning design, preferably in the healthcare/pharma industry.\nExcellent understanding of design principles, typography, and visual communication.\nThe ability to translate complex information into visually engaging designs.\n5-7 years of relevant client or agency experience with 3-5 years of supervisory experience.\nWhat we offer: \nPassionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.\nConsciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.\n Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar-for-dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.\nGrowth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.\nThe base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job-related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, click WPP Benefits for more details.\n_\n$75,000—$180,000 USD\nWe believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.\nWPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. \nWhen you click \"Submit Application\", this will send any information you add below to VML. 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