# VP, Associate Creative Director, Art

> Fifth Element · New York, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-24

**Salary:** USD 160,000–180,000

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Art Direction

## Description

The VP, Associate Creative Director, Art is a senior creative leader who shapes brand ideas, elevates design, and helps teams produce bold, thoughtful work. They bring strong creative instincts, collaborative leadership, and a deep understanding of healthcare storytelling, with an eye toward how emerging tools like AI can enhance the creative process and modern healthcare advertising.

### Responsibilities

-   Lead concept development and visual direction across brands and campaigns
-   Partner with copy, strategy, account, and medical to create smart, impactful work
-   Oversee and elevate creative across digital, social, video, print, and other channels
-   Explore and apply AI and emerging tools in ways that strengthen creative development, storytelling, and execution
-   Mentor and manage art directors and designers, helping grow both craft and thinking
-   Present work to clients and clearly articulate the strategy behind the creative
-   Ensure work is on-brand, well-crafted, and aligned to business goals
-   Contribute to creative culture, team development, and agency growth

## Requirements

-   Strong portfolio with standout conceptual and visual work
-   10+ years of experience in advertising, Healthcare advertising a plus 
-   Healthcare or pharma agency experience preferred
-   Experience leading teams, shaping creative, and building client trust
-   Interest in how AI and new technologies can support innovation in healthcare advertising
-   Strong design instincts, communication skills, and collaborative mindset

**Pay Range- $170,000-$185,000**

## Apply

[Apply at Fifth Element](https://apply.workable.com/fifth-element-2/j/67337C0FEC/apply)

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