Job Description

CREATIVE DIRECTOR – Healthcare
Location: Norwood, MA | Hybrid (In-office presence required)

About the Client
Our client is a leading brand experience and content marketing agency, recognized by The Boston Globe as one of the Top Places to Work in both 2022 and 2023. Their dedicated Healthcare division partners with pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, and healthcare brands to simplify the complex—creating content and experiences that educate, motivate, and connect with the people who need them most.

They take pride in a team-first culture rooted in integrity, collaboration, and reliability. Guided by their “Tiny Book of Trust,” this is an environment where people support each other, take initiative, and deliver great work without ego or unnecessary hierarchy.

The Opportunity
Our client islooking for a strategic Creative Director with a strong foundation in design, digital-first thinking, and hands-on healthcare marketing experience. This person will be both a strategic leader and an active contributor—capable of guiding and executing creative across digital, print, and experiential platforms.

Ideal candidates are collaborative problem-solvers who thrive in regulated environments, understand the nuances of working with pharma marketers, and are comfortable engaging directly with clients to bring smart, effective solutions to life.

What You’ll Do

Lead Strategy & Concepting : Develop the creative vision for integrated campaigns across health, pharma, or insurance sectors, ensuring alignment with business goals and audience needs.

Design Execution : Deliver and oversee high-quality digital and print design work—including UI/UX, branded content, and presentation materials.

Client Solutions : Act as a strategic partner to clients, offering compliant, insight-driven creative approaches tailored to their needs.

Team Leadership : Guide a cross-functional creative team—mentoring designers, writers, and producers while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Creative Development : Partner with strategy, account, and project leads to shape and refine briefs that support smart, strategic execution.

New Business Support : Contribute to pitch development and proposal writing with strategic thinking and creative leadership.

Hands-On Collaboration : Work alongside the team when needed, especially during high-volume periods. Help drive results—not for recognition, but to support the team and client success.

What You Bring

5+ years as a Creative Director or Art Director, with a strong foundation in visual design

A portfolio showcasing impactful work in pharma, healthcare, health insurance , or related industries

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma

Deep experience with digital-first creative , with versatility in print and presentation design

Strong understanding of regulated environments (MLR review processes, compliance considerations)

Ability to think strategically and offer solution-focused creative ideas to client-side marketers

Comfortable collaborating directly with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Self-managing, dependable, and motivated by team success—not personal spotlight

The Culture Fit
This role is for someone who thrives in a low-ego, high-trust environment. The client values accountability, collaboration, and a willingness to pitch in when deadlines demand it. The team is not driven by internal competition but by a shared commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Work-life balance is respected—and mutual support is the norm.

Health Savings Account (with employer contribution)

401(k) with Company Match

Profit Sharing Bonus Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Resources & Discounted Lifetime Fitness Membership

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