Associate Art Director

Calcium+Company is hiring an Associate Art Director to support a healthcare-focused creative team in Philadelphia. In this role, you’ll translate creative direction into graphic and communication design work while collaborating closely with creative leads and account partners.

What you’ll do

• Execute creative concepts and designs aligned to the project vision, following creative direction and applying feedback accurately and efficiently.
• Manage workflow proactively, coordinate timely reviews with creative leads, and incorporate art changes based on feedback.
• Collaborate with internal creative and account teams to ensure work supports project objectives and is delivered on time.
• Apply visual communication design principles including typography, color theory, composition, and user-centered design.
• Design strong, brand-aligned layouts using brand guidelines or evolving creative direction.
• Use current and emerging tools such as InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, XD, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint, with adaptability and willingness to learn new tools including AI image generation.
• Accurately apply layout revisions as directed by the brand team.
• Support print and digital production with knowledge of file setup, preparation, mechanical release, and file formats.
• Demonstrate proficiency with agency and creative processes.
• Work with editorial and project management to meet deadlines.
• Build brand expertise and develop a foundational understanding of relevant science.
• Learn and follow documentation and information maintenance protocols.
• Organize and maintain source files, assets, layouts, and mechanicals on the Calcium+Company server.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, advertising, or another related major.
• Portfolio that demonstrates relevant skills and education.
• Experience equivalent to 0 to 4 years in graphic design and production within an advertising or communications agency, corporate environment, or marketing/design studio (an equivalent education and experience combination may be considered); health care experience is helpful.
• Comprehensive understanding of interactive design fundamentals and information architecture.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a team partner.
• Strong work ethic and interest in learning on the job.
• Interest in working within and continuing to develop skills in the appropriate software programs.
• Willingness to go above and beyond, stay flexible for the team and agency, and support the work to completion.
• Knowledge of motion graphics, video storyboarding, and/or editing is preferred, not required.

Tech stack

• InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
• Figma, XD
• Microsoft Word, PowerPoint
• AI image generation

Reporting line

You’ll report to the Art Supervisor or Sr. Art Director.

Location: Philadelphia, PA (onsite)

Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, communications, advertising, or other related major