Senior Art Director

The Senior Art Director role at Syneos Health Commercial Solutions' GSW Santa Monica team blends science with storytelling. You will concept, art direct, and present creative work across assigned accounts, collaborating with copywriters on brand development from concept to execution, with a hybrid West Coast remote option. This position is based in Santa Monica and offers a flexible, hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on art direction, shaping original content in collaboration with copywriters.
• Collaborate with copywriters to develop brand directions and concepts, from overarching ideas to execution.
• Own assigned brands by proactively generating fresh ideas and advancing the creative conversation.
• Brainstorm and design across digital, print, and social channels, with a track record of crafting concise, engaging social content.
• Work with the team to implement brand mandatories while pushing creative boundaries.
• Apply conceptual thinking to each project, connect unlikely ideas, and add value during brainstorming.
• Rapidly absorb and apply industry, product, and technical knowledge relevant to the client's business and the agency.
• Work closely with UX, Technology, and CX teams.
• Lead hands-on ideation, creation, and execution of original content across platforms.
• Ensure the integrity of creative work by guiding content through regulatory and MLR processes, consulting medical experts as needed.

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of experience in a pharmaceutical agency environment.
• A portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking, design craft, and idea development.
• Track record in concepting and designing social content, with knowledge of platform-specific best practices.
• Confident presenting ideas and collaborating across teams.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a passion for creating work that resonates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible PTO and sick time.

Description

The scope centers on turning scientific ideas into visually unforgettable work. As a Senior Art Director at GSW Santa Monica, you will be responsible for concepting, art directing, and presenting creative work across assigned accounts. You will partner closely with copywriters on brand and concept development, provide support to ACDs and CDs within the Core Brand Team, and play a hands-on role in bringing smart, compelling ideas to life. You are both a thinker and a doer, equally comfortable crafting breakthrough concepts.