Senior Art Director (f/m/d) – Health/Pharma & Tech

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Shape the stories of world-leading health, pharma & medical brands: Become a Senior Art Director – Health/Pharma & Tech (all genders) and join our Team in Berlin.

You Will:

• Conceptualize Global Campaign Concepts: Craft inspiring and impactful visual concepts, layouts, and experiences for health, pharma, and tech clients (B2B).
• Deliver Creative Art Excellence: Develop outstanding creative ideas that seamlessly align with the brand’s identity and guidelines, while deeply resonating with the target audience.
• Research, Investigate, and Analyze Visual Trends: Stay ahead by researching and analyzing the latest design trends in healthcare, pharma, and tech. Understand user needs for specific activations and translate insights into innovative and effective visual solutions.
• Lead & Inspire: Independently lead projects, collaborating closely with your copy partner while guiding and providing constructive feedback to junior and mid-level art directors.
• Master the Details: Work hand-in-hand with creative directors, copywriters and the account team throughout the campaign lifecycle-from concept and execution to final delivery. Meet all project requirements with meticulous attention to detail, even under tight deadlines.
• Own the Client Relationship: Create compelling presentations (PPT) and confidently present your work to clients, clearly communicating your vision and design rationale. Offer strategic and innovative solutions that align with client goals, strategy, and feedback-building strong, lasting partnerships.

You Are:

• An Experienced Visual Communicator: With 5+ years of experience, primarily focused on advertising in health/pharma/medical or tech, you possess a strong portfolio showcasing your outstanding work.
• A Conceptual Thinker and Skilled Designer: You possess a balanced blend of art direction, design, and conceptual skills, enabling you to generate big ideas and translate them into beautifully crafted and compelling visuals.
• A Scientific Visual Translator: You have a comfort level with scientific concepts and can effectively understand and visually communicate complex technical/scientific information while adhering to regulatory guidelines.
• Master Design Program & Principles: You demonstrate excellent skills in design program (Adobe, Microsoft, Miro, Figma is a plus) layout, typography and composition.
• A Collaborative Self-Starter: You have a proven ability to lead projects independently and effectively in partnership with your copy counterpart.
• A Detail-Oriented Executor: You have the ability to oversee all project aspects-from initial concept to final delivery-by meticulously managing details and timelines within the strategic framework and brief.
• A Master of Client Communication: You are a native/fluent English speaker with exceptional communication and presentation skills (PPT) and have a talent for building strong client relationships.You engage confidently in client meetings, effectively present creative work, and demonstrate a clear understanding of client goals, strategies, and feedback.

What We Offer:

• Global Collaboration on Exciting Projects: Experience inspiring interdisciplinary teamwork and knowledge sharing with international colleagues from our global team and network.
• A Passionate and Supportive Team: Be welcomed by a highly talented and dedicated team driven to achieve great things together.
• Flexible Work Options: Balance your life with flexible work arrangements including mobile work and opportunities to work abroad.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including capital-forming payments, a company pension scheme, employee assistance program, bike leasing, well-being packages via Wellhub, corporate benefits and more.
• Learning and Development: Utilize our diverse learning opportunities and tools for continuous professional and personal development.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Maximize your efficiency with modern, digital work structures and processes.

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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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