Job Specifications
About Klick Health
Meet a different kind of workplace. Klick Health is an ecosystem of brilliant minds working to realize the full potential of their people and clients in life sciences since 1997. And we’re still growing fast, even after two decades. What does that mean for you? As Klick experiences exponential growth year-over-year, so do the people who help make it happen. Because we’re constantly evolving and changing, we invest in talent early and often, to develop future leaders at all levels. We’re one of the country’s Top 10 Great Workplaces, 10 Most Inspiring Cultures, Best Workplace for Innovators, Best Managed, and Fastest Growing. We know that career paths are seldom simple and straightforward. And that's an asset. If you feel like you'd be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and take the first steps to starting your career journey at Klick!
About Our Creative Craft
The Creative team features an incredible array of experienced, fearless, smart visionaries, capable in all media and technologies, and united by a common goal: to build brands that solve a human need. It requires hard work, a healthy dose of imagination, and a passion for craft to make work that stands out in the world. We’ve got super-smart, friendly, and caring people who put their hearts and souls into the clever work that they create for our clients in order to deliver thoughtful creative messaging to the patients they serve. And the best part? We have a ton of fun while doing it.
Role Summary
As an Associate Design Director at Klick, you are an original thinker and superior craftsperson that knows the power of branding. You understand how to deliver exceptional work that not only meets but goes beyond the creative brief. You are hands-on in creating original designs while also skilled at leading a team of Designers. You can confidently scope effort and approve timelines while demonstrating the Klick values and processes. We’re looking for an Associate Design Director who is conceptual, strategic, but also sweats the details. You need to have experience in UX-based design, a keen eye for color, a passion for typesetting, and know how to visually communicate your ideas. Reporting directly to the Executive Creative Director, you will be taking strategic direction and creating original design solutions with the team. You will be responsible to motivate the team to deliver smart, original and engaging designs that solve your client’s problems in fresh and new ways.
Please note: providing a portfolio, samples, or personal website is required for consideration for this role
Key Accountabilities:
Monitors work and progress by supervising the work of junior designers and provides support as needed
Conducts internal design reviews and makes sure the work aligns with Client Service and Strategy teams imperatives
Oversees the design and production for logos and design systems across both digital and traditional channels
Designs original pieces, including illustrations and infographics, and generates ideas to portray concepts and advertise products/services at high quality standards
Review all materials for consistency in layout guidelines and all branding elements; takes a proactive approach when planning to meet client objectives and deadlines
Reviews and guides all solutions in effectively getting messages across in digital media through the use of color, type, imagery, and format
Maintains awareness of budget requirements and limits and alerts client service leads in advance when work exceeds budget, and obtains appropriate approvals to follow through
Able to defend strengths of existing concepts while remaining open to input and further explorations
Evaluates and synthesizes data from various clinical studies, presentations, and published papers; and looks for graphic opportunities to to visualize data clearly and effectively
Work with developers to ensure proper implementation within a web environment and to ensure consistency and integrity of the creative vision
Ensure aesthetics are aligned with usability, accessibility, and web standards
Oversees the design and development of presentations; clearly and effectively describes visual concepts to key stakeholders
Skills & Knowledge:
Experience building brand identities from scratch
Excellent brand storytelling capabilities
Ability to lead and mentor junior members of the team
Knowledge and application of Adobe Suite, Figma, and Sketch. Other relevant design programs are an asset
Strong attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Established presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Exhibits sound judgment and decisive problem solving ability
Ability to build client rapport and trust
Comfort with and enthusiasm for integrating AI into your work
Experience:
10+ years of related experience in an agency setting
Portfolio of completed design projects preferred
Klick uses an AI-powered tool as part of an automat
About the Company
Klick Health is the world's largest independent commercialization partner for life sciences. For over 25 years, Klick has been laser-focused on developing, launching, and supporting life sciences brands to maximize their full market potential as a core commercialization partner. Klick is opening offices in regional hubs and key markets to provide local support for our clients in countries outside of North America. These seven new offices are purpose-built to replicate the core components of our culture and values and be 100%...
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