Associate Creative Director (ACD) / Art Director
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New York, New York
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$85 - $90 per hour
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Contract
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Remote
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Job ID: 84512
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Posted today
Our client is seeking an Associate Creative Director (ACD) / Art Director for a temporary, remote position supporting patient marketing initiatives. This role designs and produces accessible digital and print materials, including interactive PDFs, that help patients navigate healthcare information while maintaining brand consistency and regulatory compliance.
The application deadline for this role Nov 7th, 2026
Associate Creative Director (ACD) / Art Director Responsibilities:
- Design and produce patient-facing downloadable resources for a branded website.
- Create intuitive layouts, graphics, iconography, and visual systems aligned with established brand guidelines.
- Build and maintain interactive PDFs with navigation, hyperlinks, bookmarks, and cross-document links.
- Prepare production-ready artwork for professional printing, including bleeds, crop marks, color profiles, image resolution, and file packaging.
- Retouch imagery and develop visual assets in Photoshop and Illustrator while collaborating with creative leadership and cross-functional teams.
Associate Creative Director (ACD) / Art Director Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience as an Art Director, Senior Art Director, or Associate Creative Director in an agency, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated industry environment.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Figma.
- Demonstrated experience creating interactive PDF documents with advanced navigation and hyperlink functionality.
- Strong understanding of digital design, typography, layout systems, and visual storytelling.
- Experience preparing files for professional print production and studio handoff.
Perks and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- 401(k) Program.
- Commuter Benefit.
- eLearning and Ongoing Training.
- Education Reimbursement.
Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.
About Onward Search
Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline. For questions about our employment process, please contact info@onwardsearch.com.
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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Benefits
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
Virtual Interview Process
To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.
Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.
To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.
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