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Mid-Level

Associate Creative Director, Art

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Real Chemistry

Real Chemistry

Compensation

$165,000 - $180,000/year

Boston - Massachusetts; Carmel - Indiana; Chicago - Illinois; Lambertville - New Jersey; Remote - USA; San Francisco - California; Water Street - New York
Hybrid
Posted April 10, 2026

Job Description

At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human-centred creativity, and AI-driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact-obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities.

Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem.

Real Chemistry is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art to join our growing team!  

 

21GRAMS, a Real Chemistry subsidiary is an advertising agency born to make healthcare more human. Not just in our work, but in the way we conduct business, approach client relationships, and treat each other. It’s a place where people subscribe to the adage, “Be good to each other, but hard on the work.” A place where people are not just in it for the paycheck, but to make a dent in the universe. Sound like you? 

 

21GRAMS is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art. A brand steward and category champion, responsible for having a deep understanding of the brand, its benefits, and driven distinction. With a drive for creativity and purpose. With a hands on approach to leadership and team building. 

 

This is a hybrid role, based in any of our US offices—including New York City, Boston, Chicago, Carmel, or San Francisco—or remotely within the US, depending on team and business needs.

 

What you’ll do: 

  • Responsible for art direction and design across a variety of tactics 

  • Convey scientific information into compelling and memorable messages campaigns 

  • Champion creative thinking for campaigns and initiatives that advance creative strategy and brand personality 

  • Deployment, and partner with Account and Strategy teams at all points 

  • Ability to independently lead multiple projects, sometimes for different brands/industries 

  • Clearly and confidently present work to clients and internal team members 

  • Review and complete employee performance feedback  

  • Build a working relationship between the business and clients  

  • Work closely with art/design, tech, editorial, and project management departments to ensure that deadlines and budgets are met  

  • Assign creative teams best suited for each project based on ability and workload 

  • Identify and interview prospective creative candidates  

 

This position is a perfect fit for you if: 

  • Our Company values – Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an “I” – really speak to you. 

  • You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities, and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving. 

  • You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data. 

  • You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines. 

 

What you should have:  

  • 10+ years healthcare/pharmaceutical art direction and design 

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