MRM is hiring: Associate Creative Director, Art in Princeton

MRM for Health is looking for a talented, collaborative Associate Creative Director, Art to join our growing team.

This person will work hands on, on projects as well as lead the Creative team in producing a high-quality creative product for the agency’s clients. Along with the account service representatives, the Associate Creative Director maintains contact with the client and presents the team’s creative concepts to client representatives. On those accounts under their supervision, the Associate Creative Director provides leadership to art directors and copywriters, along with the Creative Director. They work closely with the other disciplines in delivering and exceeding client expectations. The ideal candidate is passionate about healthcare and fosters creative inspiration and fresh ideation for their team.

About the Job

• Serve as the Art lead for a portfolio of DTC business and inspire creative excellence
• Partner with cross-functional team members to ensure proper staffing, adhere to internal processes, and deliver work on time and on budget
• Demonstrate knowledge about the brand, 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
• Lead new business pitch opportunities
• Review scopes of work and provides recommendations for staffing
• Present at client meetings and engage in discussions, serving up solutions and ideas
• Works collaboratively with all cross-functional team members throughout the 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
• Identify staffing needs and potential new hire recruits
• Support Creative Director in all requests

About You

• 7-8 years of digital-first pharmaceutical design/art experience in a fast-paced agency setting
• Pharmaceutical brand experience is a must
• Direct-to-consumer (DTC) experience required
• Strong understanding of how strategy shapes brand messaging and creative
• A compelling portfolio included with your application
• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills
• A clear, effective, and persuasive presenter
• Previous supervisory and mentoring experience
• Proficiency in Adobe CS and Figma required, other relevant design software programs a plus

About MRM

MRM is a modern relationship marketing agency that delivers transformative creative solutions at the intersection of business, culture, and technology. MRM operates in a borderless, integrated way, to allow for greater collaboration and velocity—all to the service of helping businesses grow meaningful relationships with people. MRM is part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group of companies (NYSE: IPG), and spans 35 offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.mrm.com.

We love our diverse workplace! 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.