Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector?
At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising.
Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives.
We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 UK’s top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes, where we’ve earned 2 Silver Lions, 1 Bronze Lion, and 6 shortlists - a testament to our creative excellence and impact. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here.
Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Art Director to join our award-winning creative team. You’ll play a key role in shaping creative direction, mentoring junior talent, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare communications.
Leading the visual direction of multi-format campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms.
Managing your own projects and accounts, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery within budget.
Providing creative direction during shoots and production, working closely with external partners.
Mentoring junior creatives and supporting their development through feedback and guidance.
Championing effectiveness and helping turn great work into award-winning submissions
You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are comfortable leading projects from ideation to execution.
You have a deep understanding of design principles, typography, UX/UI, and visual communication.
You’re passionate about mentoring others and fostering a positive, creative culture.
Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning
A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission.
Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days)
~ Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service
~ Option to buy, carry or sell holidays
~ Seasonal working hours
~ Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme
~ Sabbatical opportunities
~ Season ticket interest free loans for travel
~ Cycle to work scheme
~ Life insurance (4x salary)
~ Company pension scheme
~ Fully compensated company events
~ Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more
~+24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme