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Art Director (Health)

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Job type
Not listed
Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Not listed
Department
Design
Experience
3+ years experience
Posted
Aug 18, 2026

About the role

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a talented Art Director with a passion for healthcare communications to join our creative team. This role combines strategic thinking with visual storytelling to create compelling healthcare campaigns that resonate with both healthcare professionals and patients while maintaining regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do:

  • Create visually compelling designs across multiple channels (print, digital, social)
  • Partner with copywriters to develop innovative creative concepts
  • Transform complex medical information into clear visual communications
  • Lead the visual direction of projects from concept through execution
  • Guide and mentor junior designers on the team
  • Stay current with healthcare marketing trends and design innovations
  • Present creative work to internal teams and clients

Who You Are:

  • A visual storyteller who can simplify complex information
  • Strategic thinker with strong conceptual abilities
  • Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented professional with excellent organizational skills
  • Passionate about healthcare communications and design innovation
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects

What You'll Need:

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating healthcare design expertise
  • 3-5 years of art direction experience
  • Excellent knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
  • Understanding of digital design principles and UX best practices
  • Healthcare/pharma experience preferred
  • Experience with regulatory requirements a plus

What We Offer:

  • Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
  • Consciously 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.
  • 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.
  • Growth-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.

The 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.

We 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.