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LifeSci Communications

Art Director

LifeSci Communications, New York, New York, us, 10261

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LifeSci Communications provided pay range This range is provided by LifeSci Communications. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range $120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

COO, LifeSci Search | Head of Talent, LifeSci Partners We are a fast-growing, NYC-based communications agency with a global reach, seeking an ambitious and detail-driven

Art Director

to join our dynamic team. This role resides within our shared services department (creative+digital), supporting our integrated communications team.

In this role, you will partner closely with our Creative Director and cross-functional teams to concept, guide, and execute compelling visual solutions that support communications strategies in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This position is ideal for a highly motivated creative with strong design foundations who is ready to step into a more conceptual, leadership-driven role.

Qualifications & Competencies

BFA in a design-related field and 7-10+ years of professional experience in graphic design, visual communication, or art direction

A polished portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, brand development, and multi-platform design

Expert-level Adobe Creative Suite skills—especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, and Figma

Skilled at developing unified visual brand systems, and narrative-driven creative

Comfortable working in Microsoft Office—particularly PowerPoint

A flexible aesthetic range with the ability to adapt to multiple brand voices

A growth mindset and desire to continuously expand your creative toolkit

Strong time-management skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in generating ideas

Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative rationale to cross-functional partners and clients

Ability to give and receive direction, incorporate feedback, and navigate differing viewpoints

Collaborative, team-first mindset

Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Key Responsibilities

Partner with the Creative Director to shape creative concepts, brand identities, and design systems across the healthcare portfolio

Lead and support the development of logos, websites, visual identities, social media assets, campaigns, and other assets for emerging biotech and commercial pharma companies

Work with developers to concept and design corporate landing pages and websites

Oversee the creation of corporate and product materials

Guide the visual direction of marketing materials across 40+ brands, ensuring consistency and high creative standards

Maintain and evolve brand style guidelines, ensuring cohesive design across platforms

Provide constructive feedback to designers, developers, and freelancers

Collaborate with account and digital teams to develop strategic, visually compelling solutions for client needs

Provide direction, and feedback to designers and freelancers as needed

Participate in and facilitate brainstorming sessions for new creative initiatives

Help support the pitch process as needed

Shepherd projects from concept through execution—including refinement, production, and file preparation

Bonus Skills

Healthcare/pharma industry experience (major plus)

WordPress experience

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and generous PTO

Comprehensive healthcare benefits including 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents

Paid Maternity & Paternity leave

A vibrant, modern office environment in NYC

Opportunities for advancement based on initiative and performance

A chance to work on high-impact projects with global clients

Location:

Hybrid. 3 days in NYC

LifeSci Communications is a LifeSci Partners platform company. LifeSci Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under federal and law. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Art/Creative, Marketing, and Design

Industries

Public Relations and Communications Services

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