Art Director

Blue Matter

Art Director creating regulated pharmaceutical marketing assets for Blue Matter’s biopharma consulting clients. Leading visual direction, hands-on design execution, and compliant creative delivery across print and digital channels.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $90,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visual design across digital and print formats, with a strong focus on adhering to brand guidelines and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry. Proven ability to manage projects from concept to delivery while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Adobe Creative Suite ProficiencyFigma ExpertisePharmaceutical Marketing ExperienceProject Management SkillsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Visual DesignLayout DesignInteractive DesignMotion DesignPresentation DesignBrand Guideline AdherenceFile HandoffConcept DevelopmentCreative DirectionAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

CollaborationOrganizational SkillsCreative ThinkingFeedback AcceptanceIndependent Refinement

Tools & Technologies

Adobe InDesignAdobe IllustratorAdobe PhotoshopFigmaPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical MarketingMarket AccessMLR ProcessRegulated IndustriesCreative Agency Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the visual direction of projects, guiding overall look, feel, and layout decisions while actively executing design work
Develop and execute design concepts across digital, dynamic/interactive, print, presentation, and pharmaceutical marketing formats
Collaborate with content strategists, copywriters, account leads, project managers, consultants, leadership, and clients
Manage projects from concept to delivery, including layout, refinement, production, and file handoff
Present ideas and design rationale internally and to clients
Ensure creative work adheres to brand guidelines and regulatory requirements, including ISI, fair balance, references, and review preparation
Provide art direction and feedback to junior designers or freelancers
Contribute to concept development and brainstorming for campaigns or pitches
Collaborate with the Creative Director to uphold visual standards and improve creative quality
Create, maintain, and evolve internal brand visual standards, templates, and asset libraries
Support broader creative team operations through both creative direction and hands-on execution in a lean, fast-paced environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Expertise in Figma and PowerPoint
Ability to translate strategy and content into visually compelling creative
Experience designing for regulated industries, ideally pharmaceutical or life sciences marketing
Market access experience is a plus
Experience working within and adapting brand guidelines while contributing original ideas
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment
Clear communication and collaboration skills
Ability to contribute ideas, accept feedback, and refine work independently
5+ years of experience in a creative or design-focused role
Prior agency and pharmaceutical experience strongly preferred
Strong portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, layout excellence, and polished execution across print and digital formats
Motion or interactive design experience is a plus, including HTML5, video, or banner animation
Experience creating or refining high-quality PowerPoint presentation decks
Exposure to new business development or pitch work
Familiarity with market access and pharmaceutical creative work
Familiarity with the MLR process, including annotation and reference management
Previous startup or small agency experience is a plus
Willingness to answer U.S. work authorization and sponsorship questions
Pharmaceutical Market Access experience is requested in the application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous incentive compensation structure
401k with generous employer match, immediate vesting, and financial planning resources
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage options effective day 1 of employment
Flexible spending account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life insurance, plus additional voluntary options
Paid parental leave for all new parents
Health & Wellness Benefit, including gym memberships and $1000 annual reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, floating and company holidays
Transparent expectations and biannual performance reviews
Dedicated Career Coach for every team member
Blue Matter Academy learning programs
Tools and flexibility to work fully remote
Volunteer activities, social events, and regular company gatherings