Art Director, RadScience
Apply NowCompany: Real Chemistry
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn't just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason - to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration-we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare-all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can't do it alone - you in?
Art Director (Animation)
Real Chemistry is looking for an Art Director join our growing RadScience team! This role can be remote in the US or in any of our US offices, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia.
What you'll do:
New Business Acquisition
May assist in the preparation of new business opportunity presentations, input meetings, and staffing plan development with department leads
Creative Strategy
Works with Creative Director (CD), Associate Creative Director (ACD), and/or Account Lead to align on project objectives and strategic approach; participates in the ideation process
Execution & Work Output
In addition to leadership, performs some production tasks related to the individual's production background (i.e. concept ideation, mood board, storyboard, or animation development) in combination with Art Direction responsibilities
Throughout the duration of the project, supervises the assigned production team to ideate, pull-through, and/or execute on strategic direction from client, CD, ACD, Practice Lead, and Account Lead to deliver appropriate output that meets clients' business objectives.
Ensures organizational conventions are followed and maintained on designated projects.
Sets up and maintains the server or production BOX project folder, ensuring the production team assigned to the project is backing up files regularly
Works collaboratively with the Project Manager partner to:
Create and maintain the production timeline, including frequency of WIP and internal reviews within production and Project Leads
Assigns tasks and delivery expectations to the supporting production team
Leads communication with production team about key milestones and timeline updates
Regularly checks in with production team assigned to project on task status to ensure hours are sufficient and deliverables can be met on time
Recognizes potential project challenges and alerts CD/ACD and PM partner (timing/budget issues, etc); and work with CD/ACD and Account Lead on proposed on-strategy and creative solutions
Reviews project scopes and overall timelines with CD/ACD to assess resource requirements
Sets the standard for internal reviews by:
Organizing and preparing all creative materials
Leading internal critiques, set tone for feedback, make clear actionable suggestions, foster a safe, creative environment
Effectively presenting the work and owning the creative decisions
Making critical inclusion/exclusion decisions
Clarifying and collecting feedback
Determining action plan for the production team
Makes sure the output from the first delivery to final file hand-off and every step in between is successfully met
Client Engagement/Communications
Participates in deliverable presentations/reviews with clients, including the curation of deliverables with CD/ACD
May be included in some early discussions with clients about incoming opportunities, including brainstorming sessions
Professional Development & Team Mentorship
Effectively trains reports with proper onboarding to the business, helping them to acclimate through shadowing & applicable/tangible work experience when opportunities are available
Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow protocols and procedures
Meets regularly with reports (minimum semi-monthly) to collaborate on their personal career goals & identify opportunities/access to help them achieve
Regularly evaluates report's performance and goals progress
Makes recommendations for improvement while effectively course correcting
Acknowledges their contributions & accomplishments and work on promotion track when ready
Conducts manager annual evaluations
Works with leadership on behalf of reports when needed
Reviews and approves timesheets for non-billable tasks/PTO requests
Departmental Maintenance
May contribute towards the establishment/refinement of production-related SOPs and team integration
May identify areas for improvement at the department/organization and work collaboratively with others to develop solutions
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
Our Company values - Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an "I" - really speak to you.
You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your focus and rolling up your sleeves to help out your team members we grow. When things change, so do we. We're always evolving.
You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the content/projects.
You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have:
Should be proficient in C4D, Redshift, After Effects, Media Encoder, Premiere, and Photoshop
Should have working knowledge of Red Giant, Illustrator, Audition, and Topaz Ai
Working knowledge of Houdini, Blender, Zbrush, Fusion, Figma, and OBS is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
Good organization and communication (written and oral) skills
Good interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Account, Strategy, and Project Management
Degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, Communication Arts, Biomedical Visualization, or equivalent experience
Portfolio demonstrates exceptional strategic/conceptual thinking and creative execution
6 or more years of industry experience
Pay Range: $120,00.00-$135,000.00
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have offices in cities with many employees and clients - New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), Manchester (UK), Edinburgh (UK), and London (UK) - that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together - and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person - but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, flexible PTO, and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester . Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
*Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration-we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare-all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can't do it alone - you in?
Art Director (Animation)
Real Chemistry is looking for an Art Director join our growing RadScience team! This role can be remote in the US or in any of our US offices, including New York City, Boston, Chicago, or Philadelphia.
What you'll do:
New Business Acquisition
May assist in the preparation of new business opportunity presentations, input meetings, and staffing plan development with department leads
Creative Strategy
Works with Creative Director (CD), Associate Creative Director (ACD), and/or Account Lead to align on project objectives and strategic approach; participates in the ideation process
Execution & Work Output
In addition to leadership, performs some production tasks related to the individual's production background (i.e. concept ideation, mood board, storyboard, or animation development) in combination with Art Direction responsibilities
Throughout the duration of the project, supervises the assigned production team to ideate, pull-through, and/or execute on strategic direction from client, CD, ACD, Practice Lead, and Account Lead to deliver appropriate output that meets clients' business objectives.
Ensures organizational conventions are followed and maintained on designated projects.
Sets up and maintains the server or production BOX project folder, ensuring the production team assigned to the project is backing up files regularly
Works collaboratively with the Project Manager partner to:
Create and maintain the production timeline, including frequency of WIP and internal reviews within production and Project Leads
Assigns tasks and delivery expectations to the supporting production team
Leads communication with production team about key milestones and timeline updates
Regularly checks in with production team assigned to project on task status to ensure hours are sufficient and deliverables can be met on time
Recognizes potential project challenges and alerts CD/ACD and PM partner (timing/budget issues, etc); and work with CD/ACD and Account Lead on proposed on-strategy and creative solutions
Reviews project scopes and overall timelines with CD/ACD to assess resource requirements
Sets the standard for internal reviews by:
Organizing and preparing all creative materials
Leading internal critiques, set tone for feedback, make clear actionable suggestions, foster a safe, creative environment
Effectively presenting the work and owning the creative decisions
Making critical inclusion/exclusion decisions
Clarifying and collecting feedback
Determining action plan for the production team
Makes sure the output from the first delivery to final file hand-off and every step in between is successfully met
Client Engagement/Communications
Participates in deliverable presentations/reviews with clients, including the curation of deliverables with CD/ACD
May be included in some early discussions with clients about incoming opportunities, including brainstorming sessions
Professional Development & Team Mentorship
Effectively trains reports with proper onboarding to the business, helping them to acclimate through shadowing & applicable/tangible work experience when opportunities are available
Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow protocols and procedures
Meets regularly with reports (minimum semi-monthly) to collaborate on their personal career goals & identify opportunities/access to help them achieve
Regularly evaluates report's performance and goals progress
Makes recommendations for improvement while effectively course correcting
Acknowledges their contributions & accomplishments and work on promotion track when ready
Conducts manager annual evaluations
Works with leadership on behalf of reports when needed
Reviews and approves timesheets for non-billable tasks/PTO requests
Departmental Maintenance
May contribute towards the establishment/refinement of production-related SOPs and team integration
May identify areas for improvement at the department/organization and work collaboratively with others to develop solutions
This position is a perfect fit for you if:
Our Company values - Best Together, Impact-Obsessed, Excellence Expected, Evolve Always and Accountability with an "I" - really speak to you.
You are adaptable, resilient, and OK with adjusting your focus and rolling up your sleeves to help out your team members we grow. When things change, so do we. We're always evolving.
You are proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the content/projects.
You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.
What you should have:
Should be proficient in C4D, Redshift, After Effects, Media Encoder, Premiere, and Photoshop
Should have working knowledge of Red Giant, Illustrator, Audition, and Topaz Ai
Working knowledge of Houdini, Blender, Zbrush, Fusion, Figma, and OBS is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint
Good organization and communication (written and oral) skills
Good interpersonal skills with a desire to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Account, Strategy, and Project Management
Degree in Animation, Computer Graphics, Communication Arts, Biomedical Visualization, or equivalent experience
Portfolio demonstrates exceptional strategic/conceptual thinking and creative execution
6 or more years of industry experience
Pay Range: $120,00.00-$135,000.00
This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.
Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here.
Working with Real HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have offices in cities with many employees and clients - New York, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco, Carmel (IN), Manchester (UK), Edinburgh (UK), and London (UK) - that serve as hubs where and when they need us. For employees who are within an hour of one of our offices, we expect attendance in the office two days per week, either at a Real Chemistry office or onsite with clients. We are not looking for attendance for the sake of attendance but believe that the opportunity to coordinate in-office team meetings, 1:1 meetings with managers, taking advantage of on-site learning, and connecting with client partners is a critical to delivering on our purpose of making healthcare what it should be. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Real Hybrid and Regional Teams (Real HART) approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together - and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person - but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, flexible PTO, and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester . Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: www.realchemistrybenefits.com
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.
*Notice: Real Chemistry and its affiliates' names are being misused by scammers through messaging services, fake websites, and apps. Do not share personal or financial information or make payments to any unverified sources claiming to be connected to Real Chemistry. We are working to stop these unauthorized activities and protect our community. Read more here.