Role Summary:

We are in search of a Senior Art Director who will play a key leadership role within our design team and the agency. Primary responsibilities include line management, developing long-lasting client relationships, leading design direction of brands and projects and delivering high quality work. You will need to be able to inspire and help direct t he design team in their development to enable them to reach their full potential. This position also requires strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to translate strategic ideas into polished deliverables and then present to key stakeholders internally and externally .

The team has built a strong culture that we are proud of. We are passionate about our work, committed to delivering excellence and are looking for someone who will bring this same energy to their work and the team. This position will be hybrid , but we have offi c es in Manchester and c entral London and team members are encouraged to come in for t eam meetings and office events .

Responsibilities and Requirements :

Manage and lead project execution

• Ideate and d esign original pieces – digital and print

• Ab ility to rationalise strengths of existing concepts while remaining open to feedback and further exploration s

• Assess client needs, propose, and develop innovative creative solutions

• Review and provide feedback on briefs

• Help provide level of effort and hour allocation s for design projects

• Be a brand champion on dedicated client accounts

• Support with resource management on an ad-hoc basis
  

Leadership

• Line manage 2+ designers

• Become a key team member

• H elp h ost internal team meetings

• Inspire and help lead the team daily

• Oversee and provide f eedback directly to designers and provide support and design direction

• Conduct internal design reviews and makes sure the work aligns wit h strategy and brand guidelines

• Review all materials for consistency in layout guidelines and all branding elements

• Able to meet client objectives and deadlines

• Possess advanced experience with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop (experience with Midjourney and Firefly preferred) and PowerPoint

• Interest in healthcare and innovative science

Experience:

• Managing designers

• Working in a design or creative studio

• Feel confident in presentations and be comfortable dealing with senior clients and internal teams

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Passionate about great design and have a keen eye for detail

Minimum and preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in arts, graphic arts, related field, but will consider relevant work experience

• 6+ years of experience

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

• Proficiency in PowerPoint preferred

• Clear and concise communication style

• Line management experience

• Strong portfolio

• Demonstrable passion for design

• High focus on accura cy , and attention to detail

Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have office locations in cities in the US and Europe with many employees and clients that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including a primary office location near in Moorgate, 25 days holiday, private medical insurance, dental insurance, and pension contributions. Other perks include health and wellness reimbursements, happy hours, and free healthy snacks to keep you running all day long. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: http://www.realchemistry.com/ .

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