Senior Art Director, Pharma

** HYBRID position in Edison, NJ. Please only apply if you can work in our Edison, NJ office 3 days/week **Salary: $95,000–$130,000About the RoleAt Ascender Studios, we’re a New Jersey-based healthcare marketing agency made up of designers, developers, thinkers, and tinkerers, and we’re looking for a Senior Art Director to help lead our creative work. In this role, you’ll own the visual direction of campaigns from first concept to final delivery across websites, emails, banners, social, and beyond. You’ll partner closely with copy, strategy, and account teams, mentor our designers, and bring big ideas to life for healthcare brands that genuinely resonate with patients, providers, and everyday consumers.If you’re a creative leader who loves both shaping the idea and making sure it’s executed beautifully, and you’re excited about meaningful work in the healthcare space, we’d love to hear from you. Come build something great with us.ResponsibilitiesLead concept development for integrated digital and social campaigns, from initial ideas through final executionSet and maintain the visual direction across websites, email campaigns, display banners, and social media contentPartner with copywriters to develop cohesive, compelling campaign conceptsPresent creative work to clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating the thinking behind itMentor, guide, and give constructive feedback to Art Directors and designers, keeping work on-brand and on-scheduleOversee design and prototyping of user-facing experiences in FigmaStay hands-on, producing polished workArt direct photography, illustration, and motion assets as neededNavigate healthcare regulatory and medical/legal/review (MLR) processes, incorporating feedback without losing the strength of the ideaChampion best practices in accessibility, file organization, and brand guideline adherenceQualifications6+ years of design experience, including 2+ years in an Art Director role, ideally in an agency environmentProven track record of concepting and leading digital-first campaigns from start to finishExpert-level proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative SuiteDeep understanding of digital and social media creative formats and best practicesExceptional eye for typography, layout, color, and visual storytellingStrong presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting directly to clientsExperience mentoring or managing designersExperience with pharma, biotech, or medical device brandsPortfolio demonstrating concept-driven, digital-first creative work (websites, emails, banners, social)Nice to HaveExperience with HTML/CSS basicsMotion or animation skills in After Effects or similar