Senior Art Director – Healthcare Communications
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Art Director to join our award‑winning creative team. You’ll be responsible for delivering bold, intelligent, and visually compelling work that exceeds client expectations. You’ll shape creative direction, mentor junior talent, and push boundaries in healthcare communications.
What you can expect to be doing
* Lead visual direction of multi‑format campaigns across print, digital, and social.
* Collaborate with copywriters and strategists to develop original, insight‑driven concepts.
* Manage your own projects and accounts, ensuring timely, high‑quality delivery within budget.
* Provide creative direction during shoots and production, working closely with external partners.
* Mentor junior creatives and support their development through feedback and guidance.
* Present ideas confidently to clients and internal teams, backed by strong storytelling and rationale.
* Stay ahead of industry trends and proactively apply new thinking to your work.
* Champion effectiveness and help turn great work into award‑winning submissions.
This role could be a great fit for you if
* You’re a visual storyteller with an award‑winning portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and craft excellence.
* 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.
* You’re commercially aware, strategically minded, and always looking for ways to elevate the work.
* You’re curious, open to feedback, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.
* 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.
What you can expect from us
A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We invest heavily in internal programmes to reward hard work and deliver on our mission.
You can also expect a whole host of benefits
* Hybrid working – 3 days in the office.
* 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service.
* Early Friday finish throughout the year.
* Seasonal working hours.
* Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme.
* Extensive L&D support.
* 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.
Location: Manchester – hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.
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