The Art Supervisor is responsible for partnering with internal teams and clients to design, execute and deliver innovative healthcare and pharmaceutical marketing and advertising initiatives. In this role, the Art Supervisor will be required to understand client challenges and collaborate with the creative team to conceptualize, design, and execute print, video and digital initiatives. The Art Supervisor possesses the ability to take abstract concepts and turn them into exciting, cutting-edge designs that are representative of the client’s goals, objectives, and brand guidelines. In most cases, the Art Supervisor will be required to work closely with copywriters, internal teams, and oversee other designers to deliver scientifically and clinically sound creative solutions that produce desired behavior change and measurable outcomesJob DutiesEngage with clients to understand their brand(s), key messages, and creative vision to turn
complex insights, data, and messages into compelling stories for a variety of audiences,
including patients and healthcare professionalsCollaborate with internal departments, such as creative, accounts, project management, medical, and editorialObtain an understanding of the therapeutic area and target audience of the products they manageConceptualize and brainstorm innovative brand experiences and maintain the consistency of brands across all marketing materialsAssist Account Services in the creation of the Strategic Alignment Brief and ensure that all projects under this brief are consistently upholding the strategyDevelop brand style guidelines and ensure internal teams and external partners stay compliantCollaborate and manage outside vendors (printers, photographers, video editors, writers, designers, PowerPoint specialists and illustrators) to ensure quality deliverables and adherence to timeline and budgetDesign (or direct the creation of) solutions that go beyond what is expectedPartner with copywriters to establish or evolve ideas, create sketches or storyboards that convey relevant conceptsTrack and synthesize competitive brand creative, share and utilize best practice examplesReview all materials associated with a project and provide feedback as neededProvide final project sign-off, ensuring adherence with creative direction and QA processPresent work, provide design rationale, and defend work in creative reviews or meetingsPresent creative deliverables to clients and relay feedback to internal teamsEnsure adherence to project timelines, scopes and budgets, and assist in estimating new projectsAct as point person and manage the execution of all Synchrony Medical workKeep current with trends in advertising, branding, design, and digital technologies and new mediaIdentify staffing needs, manage resource allocations, prepare the proper documentation and reconcile contractor invoices to ensure accuracyLead, mentor, and manage direct reports and subcontractorsEmbody agency culture and core valuesKey Competencies Skilled to think in abstract terms; can make connections between unrelated ideas; can formulate innovative concepts; is seen as original and value-added in brainstorming sessionsAbility to tell compelling stories through visuals that connect with audiences across multiple channels and drives customer engagement in support of brand strategyStrong creative design and conceptual skillsStrong presentation and persuasion skills: Can develop a clear point of view and tell a meaningful “story”; is effective in a variety of settings and group sizes with clients, peers, subordinates, and management; confidently expresses both data/facts and more controversial topics; commands attention and can manage group dynamicsAbility to oversee, manage, and support priorities and workflow to ensure high-quality project execution according to project timelines and budgetsExcellent analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skillsWorking knowledge of, or hands-on experience with, interactive programmingAbility to identify key issues; creatively and strategically overcome challenges or obstaclesAbility to manage outcomes to win-win resolutionHigh level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountabilityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to work under tight deadlinesAbility to work independently; self-motivatedAbility to participate and interact effectively on a team
