Talent.com
Associate Creative Director, Art
Associate Creative Director, ArtAbbVie • Irvine, CA, US
Associate Creative Director, Art

Associate Creative Director, Art

AbbVie • Irvine, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.

Job Description

The Associate Creative Director, Art works in close partnership with the Associate Creative Director, Copy—together, they are responsible for shepherding creative output of multiple assigned brands, producing and overseeing work that is Brave, Authentic, and Inspiring. Partners closely with Copy, Account, and Studio, along with Creative Management to ensure that clients are satisfied with the quality of our creative work, the value of our services, and our responsiveness to their needs.

This is a hybrid position requiring the ability to commute to our Irvine, CA office at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

Creative / Hands-on Work (60%)

  • Helps develop and review creative briefs with Copy and Account partners
  • Works with Copy partner to produce exceptional, strategically focused concepts and campaigns
  • Takes on appropriate print, video, and digital projects as the lead art director
  • Creates layouts and designs that are attention-grabbing, unique, and aligned with brand identity
  • Works independently, often under tight deadlines, while juggling multiple brands / projects and managing other art directors
  • Provides constructive feedback and clear direction to improve others’ work
  • Provides direction to external vendors, including photographers, illustrators, and video producers
  • Seeks new vendor leads to expand agency roster
  • Actively participates in client meetings
  • Leads design presentations; helps lead concept presentations
  • Helps lead brand planning and new business efforts as required
  • Attends market research as appropriate
  • Understands that advertising is a service industry that sometimes requires extra time and effort to meet client commitments

Management (20%)

  • Assigns art directors best suited for each project based on ability and workload
  • Manages workloads to maximize productivity of the Art team, ensuring that everyone is billable
  • Works closely with other team leads to ensure jobs stay on track with deadlines and budgets
  • Guides creative execution with constructive feedback and clear direction
  • Provides written and face-to-face feedback for annual performance reviews, as well as ongoing feedback throughout the year
  • Identifies and interviews prospective creative candidates
  • Leadership (20%)

  • Creative leader for assigned brands in partnership with Copy ACD
  • Maintains excellent client relationships
  • Works with Account partners to grow business with existing clients
  • Works with Creative Management to address performance, workflow, and quality issues
  • Leads art directors in development of award-worthy concepts and execution of all projects
  • Assures that junior art directors are trained and mentored to maintain the expectations of the agency and the client, and to meet their own career goals
  • Consistently demonstrates to clients an understanding of their brands and marketing challenges, and is responsive to their strategic and creative needs
  • Represents the agency at client meetings; co-presents creative work with Copy partner
  • Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in advertising agency (creative in pharmaceutical or healthcare industry preferred).BA degree preferred
  • Proven leadership competencies to include setting vision and strategy, building teams, knowing the business, driving for results, and encouraging open exchange of ideas and knowledge.
  • Strong, proven management experience across multiple functions including management of exempt personnel in fast-paced, service / team environment.
  • Highly motivated change agent that can drive business-focused solutions.
  • Experience with a wide array of media including print, video, online, events / displays.
  • Proficient with design applications including In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator and PowerPoint as well as a thorough working knowledge of print production.
  • Understanding of interactive media production.
  • A proven track record of creative ability; highly successful client contact experience.
  • An excellent presenter, collaboration skills, manager experience, exceptional marketing and strategic abilities; a deep understanding of science and healthcare; expert understanding of MLR (Medical / Legal / Regulatory review) requirements; and award-winning design skills in all media
  • Additional Information

    Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law :  ​

    The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.​

    We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick),  medical / dental / vision  insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

    This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

    This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs​

    Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

    AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

    US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit  https : / / www.abbvie.com / join -us / equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html

    US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more :

    https : / / www.abbvie.com / join -us / reasonable- accommodations.html

    Create a job alert for this search

    Associate Creative Director • Irvine, CA, US

    Related jobs
    Creative Director of Campaigns

    Creative Director of Campaigns

    VirtualVocations • Whittier, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Creative Director : Campaigns.Key Responsibilities Set the creative vision for campaigns based on brand vision, product truths, and customer insights Work cross-functio...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Associate Creative Director, Art Job at AbbVie in Irvine

    Associate Creative Director, Art Job at AbbVie in Irvine

    Mediabistro • Irvine, CA, United States
    Full-time
    AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable i...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    Creative Services Director

    Creative Services Director

    VirtualVocations • Garden Grove, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Creative Services Director to lead and optimize its enterprise-wide creative function.Key Responsibilities Own and optimize creative production workflows to enhance eff...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Art Director

    Art Director

    TradeJobsWorkForce • 92519 Riverside, CA, US
    Full-time
    Working with other members of the art department to evaluate client or company needs, develop project strategies, and create visual elements for ad campaigns. Speaking with the company or client to ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Associate Director Creative

    Associate Director Creative

    San Manuel Band of Mission Indians • Highland, CA, US
    Full-time
    Under the direction of the Director, Marketing Services, the Director, Associate Creative plays a pivotal role in leading and inspiring creative teams to deliver compelling, brand-aligned campaigns...Show more
    Last updated: 10 days ago • Promoted
    Art Director, Fox Racing

    Art Director, Fox Racing

    Revelyst • Irvine, CA, US
    Full-time
    This role blends strong design expertise with leadership, fostering a high-performing creative team and seamless cross-functional collaboration. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for innovat...Show more
    Last updated: 7 days ago • Promoted
    Creative Director

    Creative Director

    Turion Space • Irvine, CA, US
    Full-time +1
    Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy.From our DROID satellites that remove debris and inspect assets, to Starfire OS that enables autono...Show more
    Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted
    Dickies : Senior Director, Brand Creative

    Dickies : Senior Director, Brand Creative

    VF Corporation • Costa Mesa, CA, US
    Full-time
    Senior Director, Brand Creative.For over a century, Dickies has been worn by those forging their own path to shape the world we live in. We celebrate the can-do spirit of tradespeople, skaters, and ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Associate Creative Director, Art Job at EPM Scientific in Irvine

    Associate Creative Director, Art Job at EPM Scientific in Irvine

    Mediabistro • Irvine, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Associate Creative Director, Art (Healthcare Advertising).Hybrid - Irvine, CA MUST BE WILLING TO GO ON SITE 3 DAYS A WEEK. A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Creative...Show more
    Last updated: 16 days ago
    Art Center College is hiring : Director, Creative Careers in Pasadena

    Art Center College is hiring : Director, Creative Careers in Pasadena

    Mediabistro • Pasadena, CA, United States
    Full-time
    ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Director, Creative Careers to join our team.The salary range for this position : $85,000. Finalsalary is based on education, experience, sk...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago
    Synchrony is hiring : AVP, Associate Creative Director in Costa Mesa

    Synchrony is hiring : AVP, Associate Creative Director in Costa Mesa

    Mediabistro • Costa Mesa, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Role Summary / Purpose : Synchrony is continuing to build a world class creative organization committed ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago
    EPM Scientific is hiring : Associate Creative Director, Art in Irvine

    EPM Scientific is hiring : Associate Creative Director, Art in Irvine

    Mediabistro • Irvine, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Associate Creative Director, Art (Healthcare Advertising).Hybrid - Irvine, CA MUST BE WILLING TO GO ON SITE 3 DAYS A WEEK. A leading healthcare communications agency is seeking an Associate Creative...Show more
    Last updated: 17 days ago
    Art Director

    Art Director

    Vesync • Tustin, CA, US
    Full-time
    VeSync is a portfolio company with brands that cover different categories of health & wellness products.We wouldn’t be surprised if you have one of our Levoit air purifiers in your living...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Associate Director Creative Job at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in Highland

    Associate Director Creative Job at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in Highland

    Mediabistro • Highland, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Join to apply for the Associate Director Creative role at Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Under the direction of the Director, Marketing Services, the Director, Associate Creative plays a pivot...Show more
    Last updated: 6 days ago
    Savage Arms, (Canada) Inc. is hiring : Creative Director in Irvine

    Savage Arms, (Canada) Inc. is hiring : Creative Director in Irvine

    Mediabistro • Irvine, CA, United States
    Full-time
    Work With Us!Creative Director page is loaded## Creative Directorlocations : Irvine, CAtime type : Full timeposted on : Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id : R0012774# • •Job Description • •The Cre...Show more
    Last updated: 25 days ago
    Creative Strategy Director

    Creative Strategy Director

    VirtualVocations • Orange, California, United States
    Full-time
    A company is looking for a Director of Creative Strategy.Key Responsibilities Lead creative strategy and direction for full-funnel ad programs across various platforms Deliver expert advice and ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Creative Director

    Creative Director

    DRY UTILITY EXPERTS • Orange, CA, US
    Full-time
    Creative DirectorLocation : Orange, CA, USAExperience level : Senior (4+ years)At a glance : - Lead brand and creative for utility infrastructure and engineering services. Hands-on creative leadership f...Show more
    Last updated: 20 days ago • Promoted
    Creative Director

    Creative Director

    TP-Link Systems Inc. • Irvine, CA, US
    Full-time
    Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc.The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity.With ...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted