VP Associate Creative Director Art

About the position MRM Health is seeking a VP, ACD, Art to lead creatively and strategically. This role involves fostering inspiration and ideation for a team of Designers and Art Directors, managing multiple brands, and understanding the broader agency initiatives. The ideal candidate will contribute high-level creative ideas while also executing day-to-day tasks. This individual will drive creative for new business pitches, manage client relationships at high creative and strategic levels, excel at client presentations, advocate for award-winning creative, and embrace brand strategy. The VP, ACD Art will also partner with Creative Directors, Business Leaders, and Strategists on initiatives beyond traditional brand work. Responsibilities • Serve as the Art lead for a portfolio of business and inspire creative excellence • Show relentless devotion to craft, and creative excellence on projects big and small • Partner with cross-functional team members to ensure proper staffing, adhere to internal processes, and deliver work on time and on budget • Mentor and develop more junior art directors and designers • Demonstrate deep knowledge about the brand, strategy, disease state, clinical trials and data, and competitive products • Present creative work and ideas for large initiatives/programs to clients; engage in creative solution conversations with clients • Create and present conceptual ideas and oversee campaign execution including attendance at photo/video shoots; engage in conversations with all partners and clients • Proactively seek out opportunities to grow the business and make recommendations • Generate beautiful and strategically sound creative work for new business pitch opportunities • Reviews scopes of work and provides recommendations for staffing • Actively manage workloads and hours for staff reporting to you • Present at client meetings and engage in discussions, serving up solutions and ideas • Works collaboratively with all cross-functional team members throughout agency • Supervise multiple direct reports; oversee workload, creative output, provide regular feedback, execute performance reviews, and aid in career development • Manage the successful financial landscape for assigned brands, including reviewing, and providing input on scopes, hours, and staff • Manage outside vendor/resources effectively from both cost and creative standpoints, including photographers, illustrators, and production vendors • Support Creative Director in all requests Requirements • 8+ years of design/art experience in a fast-paced ad agency setting • Compelling portfolio with showcasing healthcare work and exceptional concepts • Experience creating innovative tactics and experiences that leverage data and technology in fresh ways • Strong understanding of how strategy shapes brand messaging and creative • Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills • A clear, effective, and persuasive presenter • Ability to negotiate effectively to maintain creative integrity • 3-4 years of supervisory experience • Proficient in all things design • Experience in using AI in comping, video, and production of assets. Interest/experience in incorporating AI into workflows Nice-to-haves • Travel may be required Benefits • The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $205,000.