VP, Associate Creative Director, Art

MRM Health is looking for a new VP, ACD, Art who will think about our business and brands both creatively and strategically. This fearless leader will foster creative inspiration and fresh ideation for a group of Designers and Art Directors. This person can manage multiple brands and carry a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the creative department and big-picture agency initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have experience contributing high-level creative ideas but is also willing to roll up his or her sleeves and execute the day-to-day tasks. This person will be expected to participate in and proactively drive creative for new business pitches in addition to managing their brands and group needs. He or she directly manages client relationships at high creative and strategic levels, excels at client presentations, knows how to fight for award-winning creative, and embraces the strategy behind the brands he or she manages. The VP, ACD Art partners with Creative Directors, Business Leaders, and Strategists on initiatives outside of traditional brand work.

In This Role, You Will:

* 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

* Demonstrate excellence in all relevant software tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, and Figma

What We Are Looking For:

* 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

* Travel may be required

About MRM:

MRM is a modern relationship marketing agency dedicated to building enduring brand relationships. MRM's specialized capabilities drive relationship lifetime value and span CRM, Customer Experience, and Commerce with data and martech at the core. MRM operates in a borderless, integrated way to enable greater collaboration, creativity, and true speed to market. For more information, please visit www.mrm.com.

At MRM, we value a culture in which all people are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We're committed to fostering a positive environment free from harassment and discrimination. We empower individuals to take action and be creative when solving problems. And we expect self-awareness and accountability from team members at all levels of the organization. This is much more than a statement - it's in the act of living our daily lives.

MRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.

This role will be based in New York City. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $205,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; the associated discipline; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.