Pharmaceutical Art Director (FREELANCE) - Xavier Creative House

THE PERSON
Can you create bold and evocative creative solutions that provide results? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment, inspiring others and taking creative work to new heights? If you bring a mix of design expertise and business understanding and are dedicated to promoting our company and our valued clients, we want to talk to you!

Our ideal Pharmaceutical Art Director is:

Innovative Designer: You excel in using Adobe Creative Suite to produce attractive and effective designs for a full spectrum of company collateral and media
Strategic Thinker: You develop marketing campaigns that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies
Detail-Oriented: You manage project workflows to meet deadlines, ensuring productivity in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative Team Player: You work seamlessly with copywriting and strategy teams to create cohesive designs that reflect our clients' corporate cultures and goals
Committed to Excellence: You continuously develop your creative skills and contribute to our mission of building a more sustainable and equitable future

RESPONSIBILITIES
The job responsibilities of our Pharmaceutical Art Director include, but are not limited to:

Design and Creative Development:

• Using Adobe Creative Suite, produce attractive and effective designs for a full spectrum of company collateral and media.
• Create visual aspects of marketing materials, websites, and other media, including infographics.
• Develop marketing campaigns that translate marketing objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies.
• Execute the design development of strategic messages and deliverables.

Project Management:

Work simultaneously on 3+ projects based on current client workload.
Manage project workflow to meet deadlines and remain productive in a fast-paced environment through the use of required project management software.
Properly catalog, tag, and organize photo, video, and project files as required by the established Xavier process.
Obtain internal approvals for deliverables.

Collaboration and Teamwork:

• Collaborate with other directors, designers, copywriters, medical editors, digital experts, and production departments.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions with the creative team, maintaining strategic and creative thinking to develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives.
• Consult with project management, copywriting, and strategy teams to create cohesive designs that reflect our client's corporate cultures and goals.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure design deliverables effectively address marketing goals and challenges.
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences.
• Assist the Creative Services with other design and production tasks and projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5+ years of graphic design-related experience.
• Strong skills across the breadth of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop. Microsoft products, Figma, and Sketch
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and well with others as part of a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrate management savvy on project goals and with vendor partners.
• Ability to work independently with limited management oversight.
• Understanding of integrated design across all marketing channels, including digital, social media, paid media, mobile, offline, and print.
• Ability to participate in concept development, photoshoots, and video concepts.
• Create fresh, bold designs that support business objectives.

Preferred:

• Degree in Design and/or Marketing or equivalent.
• Empathy and curiosity about professions and activities new to you.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This freelance role offers the flexibility to work remotely. The position demands extended periods of sitting, frequent computer use, and the ability to participate in virtual meetings requiring clear speech and hearing. Candidates must manage a quiet, ergonomic workspace with reliable internet access.

About Xavier Creative House:
Founded in 2013, Xavier Creative House is a trailblazing agency dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare marketing. We see the market through a different lens, creating bold and evocative solutions tailored to real industry needs. At XCH, we don't just follow trends; we set them, driving impactful change and making a tangible difference in the healthcare landscape.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of education, employment history, and criminal records. The nature and extent of these checks will be determined based on the position for which you are applying and will comply with applicable laws and regulations.