Creative Lead - Art
ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people-a fact that's reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond.
The ZS Creative & Design practice was created to enrich and evolve our consulting approaches and offerings. Our clients look to us to design and create engaging experiences for a broad range of B2B or B2C customers including healthcare providers, physicians and patients. In C&D we use our deep understanding of the overall ecosystem and individual stakeholders to design meaningful interactions and desirable outcomes for customers, while delivering better performance for our clients.
CREATIVE LEAD - ART
We seek an experienced Creative Lead/Art Director to join our team in our New York office and help us conceptualize and develop creative ideas, and design ways to express insights and communication strategies, under the supervision of the Creative Manager and the Creative Director. The Creative Lead will partner with internal team members, such as Strategic Planners and copywriters, and follow a creative brief to design, articulate and bring to life ideas, based on data, insights and strategic recommendations, and through a variety of cross-channels creative techniques.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret, visually articulate, and bring to life sales and marketing implications from strategic consulting engagements (both qualitative concepts and quantitative data) to inspire and stimulate our clients into taking action;
- Leverage a variety of mediums (e.g. slide presentations, video, print material, 3D props), either independently or in conjunction with freelancers;
- Effectively use animations, fonts, photographs, builds, charts, graphs, and other visual elements to create presentations and visual stories with maximal impact;
- Partner with Strategic Planner, Managers, and Principals in the Business Consulting group, working on multiple projects;
- Mentor and direct the work of other designers within the Creative&Design team;
- Train others on presentation design best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Graphic Design, Fine Art/Design, Advertising or related field;
- 8+ years of experience in an advertising agency or design firm, as an Art Director, Visual Designer or other relevant role;
- Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Powerpoint, and/or Keynote;
- Excellent knowledge in printing and digital production, typography and photo-retouching;
- Experience overseeing the work of others and leading teams (both employees and freelancers);
- Portfolio showcasing evidence of strong presentation and other design work;
- Ability to understand a marketing insight, strategy, and activation plan and translate into a compelling visual with limited guidance;
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical marketing landscape, including different stakeholders, channels, programs, and tactics;
- Excellent storytelling skills, particularly through use of visuals;
- Highly motivated, team-player and well organized.
ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable.
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application is required to be considered.
ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, complete medical/dental/life insurance programs and retirement savings benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. You are required to have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/medical exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire.
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