Senior Art Director (Health)

Ogilvy Health is a multi-award-winning global healthcare communications agency that is looking for a Senior Art Director who has a passion for communicating science, diseases and medical therapies to join our creative team.  

If you have established a career in the healthcare communications industry and love making a real difference in patients’ lives, then this is the role for you. 

About the Role  

You are responsible for the ideation, design and craft of our product. As a Senior Art Director, you are not only the communicator but also responsible for how the communication is conveyed. Your passion for design, photography and typography will show in your innovative and highly crafted work.  

The position of Senior Art Director is a critical function within the Ogilvy Health creative department - you lead our craft and bring creative ideas to life that can positively impact the lives of Australians. 

As a senior member of the creative team, it is your job to produce the best-in-class creative work that displays your integrated design skills across all mediums. You understand the core concepts of strategy and have extensive experience solving client’s business problems on both a marketing and visual level. 

You will confidently lead high-level discussions on creative in client-based meetings and presentations. 

Above all, you are brave and curious. You know pharma and are excited to challenge the rules to create work that can inspire hearts and minds. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Think conceptually and solve business problems presented by the client. 
• Work effectively with copywriters and/or medical writers to create powerful, thought-provoking work that’s code-compliant but NOT standard healthcare.
• Understand the importance of the “big idea” and how well the work reflects it within the framework of the client’s brand.
• Understand the business and communication objectives, and medical constrictions and demonstrate an ability to deliver the “message” through great design. 
• Design with consistency, accuracy and creative flair.
• Create and conceptualise multiple concepts.
• Ability to execute ideas flawlessly – paying particular attention to design, layout and typography.
• Where you can, you always look to bring innovation into the work. Whether that’s AI, AR, VR, a new product idea or simply a new way of doing something that’s never been done.  
• Collaborate with our digital experience team to continually push boundaries and ensure digital deliverables follow best practices.
• Present new and wonderful craft-orientated partners or new artists to work with where possible.
• Craft is everything. Always ensure ours is the best. From the simplest job to a campaign, anything that leaves the Ogilvy Health office is of the highest quality. 

About You

• Healthcare communications experience working with prescription, over-the-counter and consumer brands. 
• A great eye and skill with a thorough understanding of design, photography and typography. 
• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare communications.
• Knowledgeable of the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct to ensure code-compliant work.
• Leads by example, hardworking, dedicated and passionate about healthcare communications.
• Effective communication skills and a positive, calm and considerate manner are essential.
• Proactive and positive approach to work and an eagerness to learn and progress. 

About the Offer 

• A tailored personal development plan to help you identify and achieve your goals, coupled with a dedicated manager to support your career and personal development. 
• A monthly allowance for your mobile phone or home internet connection. 
• Additional time off including your birthday, summer Fridays, and loyalty leave. As well as Ogilvy Health Day. Yep, it’s a thing.
• We offer discounted rates with Health Insurance and Fitness providers.  
• As well as yoga, meditation, and wellbeing programs to help keep your mind in shape.
• And confidential counselling support if your personal or professional life throws you a curveball.
• There are reward programs to acknowledge achievement and loyalty.
• And we’ll give you a bonus for bringing other talented people into the business.
• Access to discounts and vouchers for big household name brands via our benefits platform, perkSPACE. 

Please note: All applicants must have valid Australian working rights. 

Ogilvy Health is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.